Nirvana for GTD vs GTD Manager 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
GTD Manager 2
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Introducing GTD Manager 2! This new version has been enhanced to provide you with the best experience for organizing your tasks using the “Getting Things Done” methodology. GTD Manager 2 now offers full support for iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, ensuring optimal performance on all your devices, including dark mode for easier use at any time of day or night. With GTD Manager, you can structure your tasks using different “Folders” to keep track of everything you need to do: • Inbox • Today • Scheduled • Someday • Anytime Additionally, track your progress with our statistics, where you can see how your “Folders” are doing and compare your “Completed vs Pending” tasks. This update also brings significant optimizations for a smoother performance and an improved user experience. Don’t wait any longer—update to GTD Manager 2 to take advantage of all these improvements and continue being more efficient!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GTD Manager 2 at none against Nirvana for GTD's 5. GTD Manager 2 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Nirvana for GTD's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Nirvana for GTD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GTD Manager 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nirvana for GTD ships an update every 2 weeks, GTD Manager 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nirvana for GTD | GTD Manager 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (286 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 286 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nirvanahq | Dante Guadalupe Robles Vazquez |
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
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- Improved multi-task editing
- More frequent updates
- Collaborative features
GTD Manager 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nirvana for GTD
- Nirvana Pro$4.991 Month
- Nirvana Pro$35.991 Year
- Nirvana Pro7 Days trial$36.001 Year
- One Year Subscription$29.99
- Lifetime Subscription$49.99
GTD Manager 2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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