1.8
2026-03-18
- Accessibility Features: dark mode for every view and larger text-support
- Small changes to increase performance
- Faster event creation
- New Appicon
1.5
2026-01-02
Introducing Bidirectional Sync with Apple Reminders and Google Tasks
We're thrilled to launch the first major update to Simple5! This version introduces powerful synchronization capabilities that integrate your daily task management with the tools you already use.
New Features:
Apple Reminders Integration
Your Simple5 tasks now sync bidirectionally with Apple Reminders. Create a task in Simple5, and it automatically appears in Reminders—complete it in either app, and the status updates everywhere. When you complete tasks in Simple5, they're instantly reflected in your Reminders app with timestamps. Deleted reminders are intelligently recreated to maintain your workflow.
Google Tasks Synchronization
Full bidirectional sync with Google Tasks is now available. Sign in with your Google account and watch your tasks automatically synchronize across both platforms. Completion status, timestamps, and deletions are seamlessly coordinated. Whether you're on your iPhone or accessing Google Tasks from any device, everything stays in perfect sync.
Smart Cross-Service Sync
When you mark a task complete in Google Tasks, Simple5 automatically updates and can trigger Apple Reminders completion too. The system intelligently handles deleted tasks by recreating them, ensuring your intentional work is never lost to accidental deletions.
What This Means For You:
No more manual updates: Tasks sync automatically across platforms
Flexibility: Use Simple5, Apple Reminders, or Google Tasks—they all stay connected
Peace of mind: Completion timestamps are preserved everywhere
Recovery: Accidentally deleted a task? It's automatically recreated
Behind the Scenes
We've implemented modern Swift concurrency patterns to ensure reliable, thread-safe synchronization. The app now features a robust TaskDataStore using SwiftData's ModelActor pattern for seamless database operations across asynchronous sync operations.
Technical improvements:
Implemented async/await patterns for all network operations
Proper ModelContext threading to eliminate data races
OAuth 2.0 authentication with Google Sign-In
Intelligent sync reconciliation logic
Comprehensive error handling and recovery
How to Get Started
Open Settings in Simple5
Toggle "Reminders" to sync with Apple Reminders
Toggle "Google Tasks" and sign in with your Google account
Start creating tasks—everything syncs automatically!
Your daily ritual of focusing on 5 important tasks now integrates perfectly with your existing productivity tools.