# Nirvana for GTD vs ThinkDrop

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nirvana for GTD | ThinkDrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nirvana-for-gtd/id1022913190/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkdrop/id6754395839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **283** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nirvanahq](https://appshunter.io/developer/538671964) | [Sally Duxfield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848188042) |

## What reviewers say

### Nirvana for GTD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nirvana-for-gtd/id1022913190)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nirvana Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Nirvana Pro | $35.99 | per year |
| Nirvana Pro | $36.00 | per year |
| One Year Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Best GTD app
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 👍 Excellent GTD implementation
- 👍 Great for organizing tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Recurring tasks don't work as expected
- 🐛 Glitchy on iPad
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Outdated UI

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- iOS widgets
- Calendar integration
- Siri/IFTTT integration
- Location-based reminders
- Attachment support


### ThinkDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkdrop/id6754395839)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership One Month | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*