Comparison

Nirvana for GTD vs SLATE

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

SLATE

Features
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Slate is a clean, modern PDF annotation app built for professionals, students, and anyone who works with documents. Import PDFs, review files, add annotations, sign documents, and export completed work—all from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're reviewing contracts, completing forms, marking up plans, or organizing paperwork, Slate helps you stay focused with a simple, distraction-free workspace. FEATURES • Import and annotate PDF documents • Add text anywhere on the page • Create and place signatures • Insert dates, initials, and checkmarks • Highlight important information • Draw freehand with customizable pen tools • Add stamps and annotations • Save your progress and revisit documents later • Export and share completed PDFs • Designed specifically for iPhone and iPad BUILT FOR EVERYDAY WORK Slate is ideal for: • Business professionals • Contractors and field teams • Students and educators • Real estate professionals • Office administration • Anyone who regularly works with PDF documents SIMPLE BY DESIGN Slate was designed around one goal: making document markup fast and intuitive. Every feature is focused on helping you review, complete, and share documents without unnecessary complexity.

Screenshots

Nirvana for GTD4 screens
SLATE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SLATE at none against Nirvana for GTD's 5. Nirvana for GTD's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). 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

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. SLATE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nirvana for GTD versus SLATE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNirvana for GTDSLATE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (285 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings285 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNirvanahqDanielle Dockery

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

SLATE

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
None

SLATE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nirvana for GTD free?
Nirvana for GTD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SLATE free?
SLATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nirvana for GTD or SLATE have ads?
Neither Nirvana for GTD nor SLATE shows ads.

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