XDA recently described how agentic coding “finally clicked” when an AI agent was wired to a kanban board. Visibility into work-in-progress is the real value, and it works the same way for humans and agents. A good mobile kanban app makes it easy to glance at a board between meetings, drag a card from Doing to Review, and capture a quick note without launching a laptop.
We tested seven Android kanban apps over the past month, focusing on the part most reviews skip: how the app behaves with one thumb on a phone in vertical orientation. The list covers the all-in-one productivity suites, focused kanban-only picks, and the self-hosted options for teams that own their data.
What to look for in a kanban app
A handful of decisions separate the apps that survive a working week from those that get uninstalled:
- One-thumb drag and drop. Drop targets must be large and snappy.
- Offline write support. Edits should queue without dropping data when the connection drops on a train.
- Real-time sync across devices. Browser open, phone open, no conflicting copies.
- WIP limits and swim lanes. The structural features that make kanban work, not just visual styling.
- Calendar and dependency views. Some boards need to expand beyond columns; tools that flip cleanly to timeline or calendar earn their keep.
- Self-host option if data residency matters.
Quick comparison
| App | Best for | Platforms | Free plan | Starting price/mo | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trello | Drag-and-drop simplicity | Android, iOS, Web | Unlimited cards on 10 boards | $5/mo Standard | 4.4 |
| Asana | Cross-functional team boards | Android, iOS, Web | 15 users, basic boards | $13.49/mo Starter | 4.4 |
| ClickUp | All-in-one with custom views | Android, iOS, Web | 100 MB storage | $7/mo Unlimited | 4.5 |
| Jira | Engineering and agile rituals | Android, iOS, Web | 10 users, 2 GB | $7.75/mo Standard | 4.3 |
| Notion | Database boards with rich pages | Android, iOS, Web | Unlimited blocks | $10/mo Plus | 4.5 |
| Todoist | Personal kanban with task tracking | Android, iOS, Web | 5 projects | $4/mo Pro | 4.6 |
| WeKan | Open-source self-hosted kanban | Android (browser), Web | Free self-hosted | Free | 4.2 |
The 7 best kanban apps for Android
1. Trello — Best drag-and-drop simplicity
Trello is still the cleanest kanban experience on Android. Boards, lists, cards. Drag works reliably with one thumb. Power-Ups add calendar, automation (Butler), and integrations. The 2025 mobile refresh shrunk the card UI so more of the board is visible without scrolling.
Where it falls short: the free tier caps you at 10 boards, and the price climbs once you need multiple Workspaces.
Pricing:
- Free: 10 boards per Workspace, unlimited cards, basic automation
- Paid: $5/mo Standard, $10/mo Premium
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Windows, macOS
Bottom line: the default pick for personal kanban and small teams. Start here.
2. Asana — Best for cross-functional teams
Asana comes second because the mobile UI is meaningfully better for teams larger than a few people. Multi-home cards (the same task on two boards) genuinely matters when one piece of work belongs to both Engineering and Marketing.
Where it falls short: the upgrade tier prices are aggressive, and the free tier locks out boards once you cross 15 users.
Pricing:
- Free: 15 users, list/board views, basic timeline
- Paid: $13.49/mo Starter, $30.49/mo Advanced
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Windows, macOS
Bottom line: the pick for teams above ten people who need cards to live on multiple boards.
3. ClickUp — Best all-in-one with custom views
ClickUp is a kitchen sink. List, board, timeline, mind map, whiteboard, docs, chat. The mobile app exposes most of it, which is rare. Custom Statuses and Custom Fields let you model any workflow without leaving the tool.
Where it falls short: the breadth makes the first hour overwhelming; you spend time hiding features you do not need.
Pricing:
- Free: 100 MB storage, unlimited tasks
- Paid: $7/mo Unlimited, $12/mo Business
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Windows, macOS
Bottom line: the pick when your team’s workflow is non-standard and you want one tool that bends to fit.
4. Jira — Best for engineering and agile rituals
Jira earns the engineering vote even on mobile. The agile board on Android shows sprint progress, swim lanes by assignee, and supports the rituals (planning, retrospective, backlog grooming) that distinguish engineering kanban from generic task lists.
Where it falls short: the mobile app is still a step behind the web; advanced workflows feel cramped on a phone screen.
Pricing:
- Free: 10 users, 2 GB storage
- Paid: $7.75/mo Standard, $15.25/mo Premium
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Windows, macOS
Bottom line: the pick for engineering teams that already run sprints and need the issue tracker layer underneath the board.
5. Notion — Best for database boards with rich pages
Notion treats kanban as a view on top of a database. The same set of cards renders as a board, table, list, calendar, or gallery. Each card opens into a full page with rich text, embeds, and sub-tasks. The mobile app handles the board view cleanly and finally cached pages offline in the 2025 release.
Where it falls short: large databases slow down on mid-range phones; the writing experience does not match a desktop.
Pricing:
- Free: unlimited blocks for individuals
- Paid: $10/mo Plus, $15/mo Business
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Windows, macOS
Bottom line: the pick when boards are one of several views you want over the same data.
6. Todoist — Best for personal kanban
Todoist treats kanban as a project view. Cards are tasks first, columns second. Natural language input (“renew passport tomorrow at 9 #travel”) is still the fastest way to add a task on Android. Pro unlocks board view, filters, and reminders.
Where it falls short: no shared boards in the free tier; board view is Pro-only.
Pricing:
- Free: 5 personal projects, basic views
- Paid: $4/mo Pro, $6/mo Business
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Bottom line: the pick for personal task management that incidentally supports kanban when you want it.
7. WeKan — Best open-source self-hosted pick
WeKan is an open-source Trello clone you run on your own Docker host. The Android experience is the responsive web app (no native app in 2026), which is fine for most board interactions and lets you keep the entire data set under your control.
Where it falls short: no native Android app; the polish lags Trello.
Pricing:
- Free: fully open source, self-hosted only
Platforms: Web (responsive), self-hosted on Linux, Windows, macOS
Download: WeKan on GitHub
Bottom line: the pick for technical teams that need a Trello-shaped tool inside their own network.
How to pick the right one
If you want the simplest option: Trello. If you need cross-functional team boards with multi-home cards: Asana. If your workflow is non-standard and you want one tool that bends: ClickUp. If your team already runs sprints: Jira. If boards are one of several views over the same data: Notion. If kanban is a personal layer on top of tasks: Todoist. If you must self-host: WeKan. If you tried Trello and outgrew it: ClickUp because the mobile UI scales without losing the drag-and-drop feel.
FAQ
What is the best free kanban app for Android?
Trello’s free tier covers most personal use, with 10 boards per Workspace and unlimited cards. ClickUp’s free tier is broader (unlimited tasks) but caps storage at 100 MB. Notion’s free tier is the most flexible if you want database views.
Can I use kanban boards offline on Android?
Trello, ClickUp, and Notion now cache active boards offline. Edits queue and sync when the connection returns. WeKan works offline only if your self-hosted server is reachable on your LAN.
Which kanban app integrates with GitHub?
Jira, Trello (with Power-Up), Notion (with integration), and ClickUp all have GitHub integrations. Jira’s integration is the deepest because both products come from Atlassian.
Is Notion a kanban app?
Notion is a database tool that includes kanban as a view. For pure kanban work it can feel heavy; for teams that want boards plus docs plus a wiki, it removes the need to keep three separate tools in sync.
What is the best kanban app for solo developers?
Todoist if you want kanban as a task layer. Trello if you want a board first. Notion if you want the board to link out to docs and references for each card.
