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OmniFocus 4 review

The Omni Group's task manager for professionals, with projects, tags, perspectives and a universal Apple license.

By the KeenVerdict research desk · Updated November 11, 2026

Features (40%)
9.6
Ease of use (30%)
7.0
Value (30%)
6.8

OmniFocus 4 is the deepest task manager on the iPhone and the hardest to justify for casual use. The Omni Group's App Store listing describes a unified interface across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Vision Pro built around a task outline, where tasks are organized with projects, tags and dates. The Perspectives Bar, Quick Open and back and forward history help move around large lists, and the Pro tier adds Focus to show only certain projects or folders. Omni runs a free sync service with end-to-end encryption, and version 4 is sold as one universal license for every Apple device: Standard costs $74.99 and Pro $149.99 on the US App Store after a two-week free trial. That is a lot more than Things, and the app's 4.0 rating from 346 reviews is the lowest here. If you manage dozens of projects and want custom views, it is worth the trial.

Who it is for

Power users who run many projects and want custom views across every Apple device.

Price

Free download with a two-week trial; Standard $74.99 or Pro $149.99 one-time on the US App Store, covering all Apple devices.

Unlock Standard $74.99 Unlock Pro $149.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

  • Tasks organized with projects, tags and dates in a task outline
  • Perspectives Bar, Quick Open and back and forward history
  • Focus on specific projects or folders (Pro)
  • Free sync with end-to-end encryption
  • One license for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Vision Pro

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: One purchase covers every Apple device
  • Strength: Encrypted sync is free
  • Strength: Custom views suit large, complex project lists
  • Weakness: The most expensive app here
  • Weakness: Harder to learn than Things or Reminders
  • Weakness: App Store rating of 4.0, the lowest on this list

Key facts

  • Free trial: Two weeks
  • App Store rating: 4.0 from 346 ratings
  • License: Universal across Apple devices
  • Sync: Free, end-to-end encrypted

Where it ranks

OmniFocus 4 is No. 10 in our Best To-Do List Apps for iPhone verdict.

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