Comparison

Nirvana for GTD vs Get It Done Tasks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nirvana for GTD

This app helps you capture, organize, and focus on your to-dos using the Getting Things Done methodology. It offers a flexible system to manage tasks without pressure, ensuring nothing gets missed across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Capture to-dos instantly
  • Organize with Projects, Areas, and Tags
  • Focus on what matters now
  • Smart views (Next, Scheduled, Someday)
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Flexible and pressure-free system
Features
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Inspired by Getting Things Done®, Nirvana is your trusted space to capture all your to-dos, organize with intention, and focus on what matters right now. Ever feel like you're juggling too much? Nirvana offers a gentle, flexible way to get things done—no pressure, no clutter, no guilt. Here's how it works • Capture to-dos as they pop up • Clarify what needs doing and what can wait • Organize using Projects, Areas, and Tags • Review regularly to stay on track • Engage with what's most important right now Smart views that help you focus • Next — things you can do anytime • Scheduled — to do in the future • Someday — ideas on the back burner Everything stays in sync across your devices, so you can check in whenever, wherever. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them." — David Allen Whether you're balancing work, creative projects, family life, or all of the above, Nirvana frees your mind with the confidence that everything is captured and nothing gets missed. "It's by far the best GTD app I have used (and I've tried them all!)." — Damian Surr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Questions, suggestions, or want to learn more?  Visit https://www.nirvanahq.com or email us at support@nirvanahq.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - GTD® and Getting Things Done® are registered trademarks of the David Allen Company. Nirvana is not affiliated with or endorsed by the David Allen Company. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Apple's Standard EULA is here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Get It Done Tasks

Organize your life with this ad-free task manager. Focus on today's priorities while keeping everything else neatly structured. Offers seamless syncing, customizable tasks, and timely reminders.

Highlights
  • Ad-free experience
  • Seamless syncing across devices
  • Customizable tasks with notes and links
  • Easy organization with tags and categories
  • Timely reminders and notifications
  • File and photo attachments (premium)
  • Task assignment and advanced lists (premium)
Features
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Take control of your life with Get It Done Tasks, the easy-to-use, ad-free task organizer inspired by David Allen’s bestselling book, Getting Things Done. Designed for productivity enthusiasts and everyday users alike, this app helps you focus on what matters today while keeping everything else neatly organized. Why Choose Get It Done Tasks? No ads. No steep learning curve. Just powerful tools to help you manage your tasks effectively across all your devices. FREE Features You’ll Love: • Ad-Free Experience – Stay focused without distractions. • Seamless Syncing – Access your tasks on your phone, tablet, and web. • Customizable Tasks – Add notes, tags, due dates, and even web links with thumbnails. • Easy Organization – Filter tasks by tags or categories and assign multiple tags to a single task. • Smart Parsing – Quickly create tasks with automatic details. • Comments & Collaboration – Add comments to tasks for clarity. • Printable Task Lists – Print directly from the web app. • Spreadsheet Import – Easily bring in tasks from other tools. • Timely Reminders – Get push and email notifications for deadlines. Unlock Premium Features for Even More Productivity: • File Integration – Link tasks to Google Drive, Evernote, OneDrive, and Dropbox. • Photo Attachments – Snap photos and add them to your tasks. • Task Assignment – Delegate tasks to team members. • Advanced Lists – Create projects and organize tasks hierarchically. • Repeating Tasks – Automate recurring tasks. • Scheduled Tasks – Set tasks to appear in your Today folder at the right time. • Export Options – Export tasks to a spreadsheet (web app only). • Email Lists – Send task lists directly via email. • And so much more… Why We’re Different: We offer real customer support with real people ready to help in real time. Have questions? We’ve got answers—just ask! Flexible Premium Subscriptions: Choose between 1-month or 1-year plans, and enjoy automatic renewal (cancel anytime via iTunes settings). Any unused free trial will be forfeited upon subscription purchase. Start Organizing Your Life Today! Ready to experience stress-free task management? Download Get It Done Tasks now and take the first step toward a more productive life. For more information, see our terms of service and privacy policy: https://getitdoneapp.com/policies.php

Screenshots

Nirvana for GTD4 screens
Get It Done Tasks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nirvana for GTD at every 2 weeks against Get It Done Tasks's every 3 months. Nirvana for GTD also leads on ratings volume (282 vs 12). Get It Done Tasks's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nirvana for GTD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Get It Done Tasks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Nirvana for GTD against 4.5 for Get It Done Tasks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nirvana for GTD has 282 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Nirvana for GTD's written reviews are positive against 93% of Get It Done Tasks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nirvana for GTD ships an update every 2 weeks, Get It Done Tasks every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nirvana for GTD versus Get It Done Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNirvana for GTDGet It Done Tasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (282 ratings)4.5 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings282 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNirvanahqmarcucio.com

Customer experience

Nirvana for GTD

All ratings282 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative15.7%

Get It Done Tasks

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

Nirvana for GTD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recurring tasks duplicating
  • Spam tasks appearing
  • App freezing or going blank
  • Sync issues causing data loss

Requested features

8 requests
  • iOS widgets
  • Calendar integration
  • Siri/IFTTT integration
  • Location-based reminders
  • Attachment support
Show 3 more
  • Improved multi-task editing
  • More frequent updates
  • Collaborative features

Get It Done Tasks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Nirvana for GTD

Subscriptions3
  • Nirvana Pro$4.991 Month
  • Nirvana Pro$35.991 Year
  • Nirvana Pro7 Days trial$36.001 Year
One-time2
  • One Year Subscription$29.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$49.99
2 purchases

Get It Done Tasks

Subscriptions2
  • Get It Done Team$29.491 Month
  • Get It Done Personal$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Nirvana for GTD free?
Nirvana for GTD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Get It Done Tasks free?
Get It Done Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nirvana for GTD or Get It Done Tasks?
Nirvana for GTD and Get It Done Tasks are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 282 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do Nirvana for GTD or Get It Done Tasks have ads?
Neither Nirvana for GTD nor Get It Done Tasks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nirvana for GTD or Get It Done Tasks?
Nirvana for GTD ships an update every 2 weeks, and Get It Done Tasks every 3 months. Most recently, Nirvana for GTD was updated on September 22, 2026 and Get It Done Tasks on July 30, 2026.

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