Sorted³

Overview

Sorted³ is a productivity app developed by StaySorted Limited that integrates tasks, calendar events, and notes into a unified timeline for hyper-scheduling on Apple devices.¹²³ It features auto-scheduling and time-blocking to manage daily schedules efficiently, with over 1 million downloads and App of the Day recognition in more than 130 regions.²⁶ The app offers a free version with basic functions and a Pro version for advanced features like iCloud sync and bulk task management.²

History

StaySorted Limited was founded in 2015 by Leo Tumwattana and Harry Ng in Hong Kong, after Leo built an initial version of Sorted to manage his schedule when existing apps fell short.²⁶ Sorted evolved through Sorted 2, which received positive feedback, leading to the redesign and launch of Sorted³, which garnered 2,000+ positive emails in its first month and 10,000 ratings averaging 4.8 within a year.⁶ It was featured as App of the Day in 150+ regions and achieved over 1 million downloads.²⁶ Development has slowed since 2021 with less frequent updates, raising community concerns about ongoing activity, though no acquisition or discontinuation has occurred.²⁷

Product Lines

Manufacturing

As a software company, Sorted³ develops its iOS and macOS apps through a remote team across 5 countries, with no physical manufacturing involved.⁶

Notable Products

• Auto-schedule - Automatically schedules tasks between calendar events on a unified timeline.
• Magic Select - Enables bulk selection and movement of multiple tasks.
• Time Blocking - Assigns fixed time blocks to tasks with visual timeline representation.
• Hyper-Scheduler - Integrates tasks, events, and notes into one manageable daily view.

Reputation

Sorted³ is praised by users for its innovative auto-scheduling and unified timeline that enhances focus and productivity within the Apple ecosystem.²⁶ It has strong ratings, averaging 4.8 from 10,000 reviews, and trademark features like Auto-schedule.²⁶ Criticisms include slowing development since 2021, infrequent updates, and concerns about the company's future commitment.²⁷ Some users note discontinued support services.⁷