Comparison

Nirvana for GTD vs Ownora

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

Ownora

Organize your home and belongings with this app. Track items, documents, warranties, and even plants with reminders and QR code scanning. Keep everything in one place for easy access and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Track household items and appliances
  • Store documents, receipts, and manuals
  • Manage warranties and set renewal reminders
  • Organize plant care schedules
  • Scan items with QR codes for instant access
  • Organize by spaces (Home, Office, Rental)
Features
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Ownora — Organize what matters at home Ownora helps you keep track of everything you own — from everyday items to important documents, warranties, and even your plants. No more lost receipts. No more missed renewals. No more guessing what needs care. Just a calm, simple system that keeps your home organized. Everything in one place Track household items, appliances, gadgets, furniture, and more. Add photos, notes, and purchase details Organize by spaces like Home, Office, or Rental Keep everything easy to find Scan with QR codes Attach a QR code to anything you own and access it instantly. Scan an item to open its details in seconds No searching, no scrolling Perfect for appliances, storage boxes, and plants Documents and receipts Attach important files directly to your items. Store receipts, invoices, manuals, and contracts Scan and save documents instantly No more searching through folders Warranties and reminders Stay ahead of expiry dates and service schedules. Get reminders before warranties expire Track renewals, maintenance, and service dates Never miss something important again Plant care made simple Take better care of your plants without the guesswork. Track watering, feeding, and care schedules Get reminders when your plants need attention Keep every plant healthy, effortlessly Find or scan anything instantly Search across all your items, documents, and notes in seconds, or access them directly using QR codes. Smart insights (Optional) Get helpful suggestions based on your data. Stay on top of warranties and tasks Receive simple recommendations to keep things organized Designed to be private and fully in your control Available with Ownora Premium Built for real life Ownora works for: Individuals Families Shared homes Small offices Rental properties Private by design Your data stays on your device and in your iCloud account. Ownora does not track or sell your data. AI-powered features are designed with privacy in mind. Why Ownora Because staying organized should feel simple, not like work. Privacy policy: https://ownora.app/privacy Terms: https://ownora.app/terms

Screenshots

Nirvana for GTD4 screens
Ownora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ownora at 5.0 against Nirvana for GTD's 4.5. Nirvana for GTD's advantage is ratings volume (285 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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 Ownora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ownora 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 285 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nirvana for GTD ships an update every 2 weeks, Ownora every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nirvana for GTD versus Ownora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNirvana for GTDOwnora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (285 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings285 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNirvanahqMeera Choudhary

Customer experience

Nirvana for GTD

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

Ownora

All ratings1 ratings
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
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  • Improved multi-task editing
  • More frequent updates
  • Collaborative features

Ownora

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
3 purchases

Ownora

Subscriptions2
  • Ownora Premium – Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Ownora Premium – Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Nirvana for GTD free?
Nirvana for GTD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ownora free?
Ownora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nirvana for GTD or Ownora?
Ownora is rated higher. Nirvana for GTD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while Ownora averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nirvana for GTD or Ownora have ads?
Neither Nirvana for GTD nor Ownora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nirvana for GTD or Ownora?
Nirvana for GTD ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ownora every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nirvana for GTD was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ownora on October 11, 2026.

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