How to complete a task
Completing marks the task done, credits earnings (if set), and resets the rhythm.
Completing a task marks it as done for now. The task will automatically reappear later when it’s relevant again.
- In the Tasks tab, tap the circle to the left of a task to start it, then tap it again to finish it
- In the Focus tab, start a task and then complete it from the active task
- On iPhone, from the Lock Screen on iOS 17 and later
Completing a task resets its repeat timing. It will also credit earnings (if enabled) to the person who completed the task.
Completion is household-wide, so it also tidies up what the task was caught up in:
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