Put your to-do list on your iPhone lock screen
LockTodo turns Apple Reminders into a lock screen wallpaper, so your tasks are visible before you unlock your iPhone.
- No widget required
- No unlock required
- Works with Apple Reminders
- One-time setup (5 min)
No account required · No tracking · Fully offline automation
How It Works
Three simple steps.
01
Choose Tasks
Flag important reminders in Apple Reminders.
02
Run Automation
A Shortcut automatically reads your tasks.
03
See Your Priorities
LockTodo generates a wallpaper and places your tasks directly on the lock screen.
One-Time Setup. About 5 Minutes.
Most users complete setup in less than five minutes.
After setup, your lock screen updates automatically.
- 1 Install LockTodo
- 2 Install the Shortcut
- 3 Select a Lock Screen Wallpaper
- 4 Enable Automation
- 5 Done
Why Use a Wallpaper Instead of Widgets?
Many users ask why LockTodo uses wallpapers instead of lock screen widgets.
Your wallpaper is the largest surface on your iPhone. LockTodo uses that space to keep important tasks impossible to miss.
| LockTodo Wallpaper | Traditional Widgets |
|---|---|
| Full-screen visibility | |
| Visible immediately | |
| No widget clutter | |
| Works with any lock screen layout |
Features
Apple Reminders Native
Use your existing reminder lists. No migration required.
Shortcuts Automation
Automatically update your lock screen — time based, location based, or Focus Mode based.
Private by Design
No account required. No analytics. No tracking. No cloud processing. Everything stays on your device.
Built for iPhone
Designed specifically around iOS lock screen behavior and Apple system integrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LockTodo?
LockTodo is a minimal iPhone productivity app focused on showing one important task on the lock screen.
Is LockTodo a full task manager?
No. LockTodo is intentionally narrow. It shows a small set of your most important tasks on the lock screen — not your entire inbox. Think of it as a visibility layer on top of your existing Apple Reminders workflow, not a replacement for it.
Does it require Apple Reminders?
Yes. LockTodo syncs directly with Apple Reminders. There is no separate database — your tasks stay in Reminders, and the app picks up what you choose to surface on the lock screen. This means no migration, no new format to learn, and no data locked in a third-party system.
Can I use it with Shortcuts?
Yes. The app is designed to work well with Apple Shortcuts. You can automate which tasks appear on the lock screen based on time, location, or focus mode. The setup guide on the blog walks through a few practical shortcut workflows for daily planning.
What iPhone models are supported?
LockTodo supports any iPhone running iOS 17 or later. Because it relies on system-level lock screen features, iOS 17 is the minimum requirement.
Is my data private?
Yes. LockTodo does not collect personal data. Tasks stay in Apple Reminders on your device and iCloud. There are no analytics, no third-party tracking, and no account required. Your task list stays yours.
Does it show on the lock screen automatically?
After a one-time setup, yes. You choose which tasks to pin, and they appear on the lock screen without needing to open the app. The display updates automatically when you change your pinned tasks in Reminders or through the app.
Keep your lock screen useful
Keep your most important tasks visible every time you wake your iPhone.
Lock Screen To-Do List for iPhone
LockTodo helps you display Apple Reminders on the iPhone lock screen using Apple Shortcuts. Unlike traditional widgets, tasks are rendered directly into a lock screen wallpaper, making them visible every time you wake your device. Whether you are looking for an iPhone lock screen to-do list, lock screen reminders, productivity wallpaper, Apple Reminders lock screen integration, or a lock screen task manager — LockTodo provides a simple native solution that works with tools you already use.