Comparison

Nirvana for GTD vs ThinkDrop

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

ThinkDrop

Capture your fleeting thoughts instantly with voice memos. Speak your ideas and have them sent as messages via WhatsApp or email, bypassing the need for typing. Perfect for those who think faster than they can write.

Highlights
  • Instant voice memo recording
  • Share via WhatsApp or email
  • No typing required
  • Fast idea capture
  • Multiple recipient options (Premium)
Features
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Great ideas don’t wait. They show up in the shower. In traffic. At 2am. And most of them disappear… before you ever write them down. ThinkDrop is the fastest way to save and share what’s in your head. Without typing, without notes, without friction. ----- How it works 1. When an idea hits, just tap a button. 2. Speak your thought. 3. It’s instantly sent as a voice message to you or someone you trust. 4. Your voice is delivered via WhatsApp or email. That’s it. ----- Why ThinkDrop exists Writing kills momentum. Typing breaks flow. Thinking is fast, tools are slow. ThinkDrop keeps you in motion. Your ideas move the moment you speak them. ----- Perfect for - Startup founders - Creators & writers - Busy professionals - ADHD brains - Anyone who thinks faster than they type ----- PREMIUM Unlock up to 5 recipients, so you can send your ideas to your team, partner, assistant, or friends. The people who help your thoughts turn into something real. ----- Don’t capture ideas. Release them. Think. Tap. Drop. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EtKoprULC3VVmCEeeb8L_qHqujBHM7kPsAcETbWvCVA Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wrv3KVQdbW_Fi1WAKxzsH8Kj6c0T-_TdDqJQxVMBEIw

Screenshots

Nirvana for GTD4 screens
ThinkDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ThinkDrop at 5.0 against Nirvana for GTD's 4.5. ThinkDrop also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Nirvana for GTD's advantage is ratings volume (283 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 ThinkDrop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThinkDrop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nirvana for GTD has 283 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Nirvana for GTD's written reviews are positive against 100% of ThinkDrop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nirvana for GTD ships an update every 2 weeks, ThinkDrop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Nirvana for GTD versus ThinkDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNirvana for GTDThinkDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (283 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings283 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNirvanahqSally Duxfield

Customer experience

Nirvana for GTD

All ratings283 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative15.7%

ThinkDrop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ThinkDrop

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
1 purchases

ThinkDrop

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Membership One Month$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Nirvana for GTD free?
Nirvana for GTD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThinkDrop free?
ThinkDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nirvana for GTD or ThinkDrop?
ThinkDrop is rated higher. Nirvana for GTD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while ThinkDrop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nirvana for GTD or ThinkDrop have ads?
Neither Nirvana for GTD nor ThinkDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nirvana for GTD or ThinkDrop?
Nirvana for GTD ships an update every 2 weeks, and ThinkDrop every 2 days. Most recently, Nirvana for GTD was updated on October 11, 2026 and ThinkDrop on October 1, 2026.

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