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A clear Apple-native project management proposition with strong usability. Improve mobile performance and accessibility to make the purchase path more effective.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026
Projectwizards
projectwizards.net
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Merlin Project is a native project management application for Mac, iPad and iPhone with Gantt charts, Kanban boards, mind maps and workload planning in one data source. It works offline and synchronizes through MagicSync.
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Pricing details
Explicit USD offers are $22.99 and $229.99; the supplied evidence does not label their billing cadence or plan names. free trial (30 days) · The page states: Free 30 Day Trial.
View sourceKey features
Gantt charts
project planning
Project scheduling and visualization using Gantt charts.
Kanban
project planning
A Kanban view for project work.
Mind maps
project planning
Mind-map planning in the project management application.
Workload planning
resource planning
Workload information in the same project data source.
Offline operation
availability
All features are available without an internet connection.
MagicSync
synchronization
Synchronizes changes when the device is back online.
Microsoft Project file exchange
file exchange
Imports and exports Microsoft Project through MS Project XML; MPX and other project-management formats are also supported.
Who it’s for
Events and entertainment
Planning events with setup, tear-down, catering, artists, permits and date-driven tasks.
Architecture and construction
Managing concepts through handover with schedules, costs and trades, including offline work on site.
Engineering and IT
Planning complex systems such as server rollouts, software releases and migration waves.
Research and development
Managing long-term plans, funding periods, trial runs, milestones and baselines.
Agencies and studios
Managing briefs, concepts, approvals, clients, deadlines, hours, costs and revision rounds.
Integrations
iCloud Drive
storage
The app can synchronize team work through iCloud Drive.
Dropbox
storage
The app can synchronize team work through Dropbox.
Buyer questions
Questions buyers actually ask
Can I import existing Microsoft Project files?
Yes. Merlin Project imports and exports Microsoft Project via MS Project XML. MPX and further project-management formats are also supported.
Do I need a server or cloud platform?
No. Merlin Project runs entirely locally on a Mac or iPad. For team collaboration the app syncs via iCloud Drive, Dropbox or practically any common cloud service.
Does Merlin Project work without an internet connection?
Yes, completely. All features are available offline and synchronize automatically when you are back online.
Where is my project data stored?
Exclusively on your own devices and, if enabled, in your personal cloud storage. There is no ProjectWizards server that processes your project data.
What happens after the 30-day trial?
You keep read access to the project files you created. To continue working, choose a monthly or annual subscription in the app.
How can I download Merlin Project again after purchase?
Use the download page; the subscription remains valid. Purchases through the App Store or Setapp can be downloaded again from those services.
Product FAQ information · View source
The expert review
ProjectWizards earns 77/100 for a clear Apple-native project management proposition with strong usability and distinctive writing. Its most material weaknesses are slow mobile performance and accessibility issues that make the path to purchase less effective.
77/100: strong product, two material weaknesses
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- Domain
- projectwizards.net
- Category
- Project planning
- Pricing
- Paid · $22.99–$229.99/mo
- Platforms
- ios, desktop
- Founded
- 2002
- Last checked
- Sep 28, 2026
- Public dimensions
- 13
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