Sometimes even to-do lists can get out of control. The one beacon of cut-to-the-chase action items we use to guide our productivity can and will creep into an overcomplicated, disorganized mess – if we let it. Even worse, sometimes those lists get scattered in different locations: post-it notes at your desk, notes here and there on your phone or computer.

That’s why I like Clear, one of the simplest, most stripped down apps I’ve ever seen for to-do lists. Clear works only on iOS for iPhone and can purchased from the iTunes App Store for 99 cents.

You may be thinking: but my iPhone already has a built-in Notes app and a Reminders app. Why would I need or want something different? Again, it’s all about the simplicity. This app was built with pure “getting things done” mantras in mind. Clear out the functionality. Clear out the fancy organization. It’s all about the action items.

And Clear even forces you to be more action-focused and no-frills about your to-dos, limiting your items to just 30 characters. I like this because it forces you to pare down the details and get to the heart of what needs to get done. It sort of forces you to edit out obstacles and also to break down more complex tasks to shorter, easier ones that you can easily conquer.

You can create just one list or break them up into multiple lists. The basic functions are: pull down to create a task, type it in (obeying the 30-character limit), swipe to deem it complete, and pinch to switch to a different list.

If you’ve been looking for a way to simplify your daily tasks, or bring your to-do lists all into one place that you’ll always have access to, give Clear a try. Your “getting things done” list couldn’t be simpler.