Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to HomeCycle - iOS App for Home Chores
productivity, iosapps, hometask, home, chores
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Mom Clock▲742Hi HN, I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore. So I built something intentionally different. Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen Time APIs The idea came from my own behavior: I don’t need motivation — I need enforcement. This is not for everyone. Some people hate it. Some people love it. I’m genuinely curious where HN stands on this tradeoff: comfort vs. effectiveness. Happy to answer questions about: –…
Jan 2026 · momclock.com · its alternatives →
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Not just another to-do list for household tasks on iOS
2025 · getchores.app · its alternatives →
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Hey HN, after the app I actually used to track my period wanted me to log in and save my data in the cloud, I decided to write my own. Most apps in this area are based on a subscription model and display far too much information anyway. For me, a simple calendar is enough where I can add a few notes if necessary. So that is the result of my work - a simple design and the data is only saved on the smartphone.
2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Free minimalist task management app for iOS
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Routine▲545Hey there! We've been working hard to bring Routine to iOS, allowing busy people to have a single app to manage their calendars, tasks, notes & contacts. Let me know what you think :)
2021 · routine.co · its alternatives →
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Taskful▲424A smart to-do list that divides up your tasks for the day
2017 · taskful.com · its alternatives →
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Tidycave▲77A task management iOS app for roommates and couples
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Easily keep track of "once in a while" tasks
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Task List▲75Personal task manager and to-do list app for iPhone and iPad
2018 · adelmaer.com · its alternatives →
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Homely▲75A shared task manager perfect for college students
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Actions▲173Automate repetitive tasks on your iOS Device
2016 · danielsadjadian.com · its alternatives →
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hōki▲84A minimalist chores & maintenance tracker for iOS
2023 · stonecauldron.github.io · its alternatives →
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Doday▲152Plan your daily tasks and track your productivity
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Autohabit▲148Simple iOS app to develop good habits
2017 · autohabit.anthonydito.com · its alternatives →
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GoodTask 3▲126Task manager based on iOS reminders and calendars
2016 · goodtaskapp.com · its alternatives →
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Itsyhome▲72Hey HN! Nick here – developer of Itsyhome, a menu bar app for macOS that gives you control over your whole HomeKit fleet (and very soon Home Assistant). I run 130+ HomeKit devices at home and the Home app was too heavy for quick adjustments. Full HomeKit support, favourites, hidden items, device groups, pinning of rooms/accessories/groups as separate menu bar items, iCloud sync – all in a native experience and tiny package. Open source (https://github.com/nickustinov/itsyhome-macos) and free to use (there is an optional one-time purchase for a Pro version which…
Feb 2026 · itsyhome.app · its alternatives →
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