These days, it seems like even your calculator app wants your email address and location data. But Mako List offers a different approach. We believe that your to-do list is private. It’s a record of where you are going, what you are buying, and what you are planning. That isn't data we need to see, and it certainly isn't data that needs to live on a server halfway across the world. Here is exactly how Mako List handles your data, and why we built it this way.
- Privacy-First Core
- Your to-do list data never leaves your device unless you want it to, and opt for Google Secure Backup.
- Tactical 3-State Logic
- Instead of a simple checkmark or strike-out, Mako List lets you track tasks that are in progress.
- Data Sovereignty
- Privacy is not an afterthought; it is the foundation of the app's architecture. By default, your data is stored in a private, local database on your device. There are no user accounts, no telemetry, and no hidden analytics.
- Smart Paste
- The engine accepts raw text from the system clipboard, typically sourced from Slack, emails, or LLM chat outputs, and easily formats it into a to-do list you can follow.
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WHY MAKO LIST?
| Feature | Mako List | Other Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Zero-Access Architecture | Data Harvesting & Ad Tracking |
| Setup | No Accounts Required | Forced Sign-up & Email Lists |
| Entry Speed | AI Smart Paste | Manual Re-typing & Toggling |
| Progress | 3-State Tactical Logic | Binary "Done" or "Not Done" |
| Cost | One-time / No Subscription | Perpetual Monthly Fee |