Comparison

SwiftoDo for todo.txt vs BabelKeep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SwiftoDo for todo.txt

Manage your tasks with a powerful and modern application designed for the todo.txt file format. Sync your lists via Dropbox or the Files app, and leverage advanced features like recurring tasks and custom sorting. Enjoy a customizable interface and seamless integration with iOS.

Highlights
  • Full todo.txt format support
  • Dropbox and Files app sync
  • Archiving completed tasks
  • Import from Reminders
  • Customizable task list styles
  • Advanced sorting and filtering
  • Hardware keyboard shortcuts
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SwiftoDo is a modern, powerful todo.txt app for iOS. It is a task list built specifically for the todo.txt file format, and allows you work with your existing todo.txt files via Dropbox or any data provider that integrates with the iOS 11+ Files app. # FEATURES - Full support for the todo.txt file format - Dropbox sync - Archiving completed tasks to done.txt - Import tasks from Reminders ## Supported Todo.txt Format Extensions - Due date tags (due:) - Threshold date tags (t:) - Recurring tasks (rec:+1w) - Hidden tasks (h:1) - Retain priority after completion (optional; two ways) ## User Interface - Four task list styles to customize how you view your tasks - Full file text editing mode, for when you need it - Numerous dark and light themes - Single or multiple task entry for new tasks - One-touch edits to change priority, due date, etc. - Select and edit multiple tasks from the task list with one-touch edits - Pickers for inserting priority, projects, contexts, etc. - Numerous sort presets, with grouping - Powerful filtering capabilities - Full-text search - Undo/redo - Hardware keyboard shortcuts - Slide-over menu to open URLs contained in the task text - Option to set a default priority on new tasks ## iOS 10+ Integration - Universal app for iPhone and iPad - Live filter split view in landscape on iPad, iPhone 6/6S/7 Plus - Slide-over and split-screen multitasking on iPad (great for having tasks side by side with your favorite note-taking app) - 3D Touch peek & pop and home screen quick actions - Core Spotlight integration - URL scheme with x-callback-url support # ARE YOU NEW TO THE TODO.TXT FORMAT? SEE WHAT IT OFFERS: ## A task list that *you* control Your task list is a plain text file, not some proprietary format owned by a company or locked to a specific application. ## A simple and timeless format Plain text is the simplest file format there is. It will always be accessible, by some kind of application, forever. ## Few rules to learn Learn only a few simple formatting rules (which SwiftoDo will take care of for you) to indicate task priority, task completion, and so on. ## A GTD-ready system The todo.txt format was built with Getting Things Done in mind. It supports projects (which being with “+”) and contexts (which begin with a “@“). ## Use alongside any app on any platform With Dropbox or Files app (iOS 11+ only) sync enabled, you can sync your task list with any app on any platform.

About

BabelKeep

This app converts your voice recordings into text transcripts and AI-generated summaries, all processed locally on your device for maximum privacy. It offers offline functionality, a clean interface, and a one-time purchase model, making it ideal for quick, secure note-taking.

Highlights
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Fast, accurate speech-to-text
  • Instant AI summaries
  • Offline functionality
  • Clean, distraction-free UI
  • One-time purchase
Features
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BabelKeep turns your voice into clean text and concise AI summaries, entirely on your device. No accounts. No subscriptions. No cloud processing. Quick, reliable notes you own. Whether you are journaling, planning meetings, interviewing, or studying, BabelKeep gives you instant transcripts and helpful summaries so you can focus on what matters. Why You Will Love BabelKeep • Private by design: all processing happens on your device. Your audio and text never leave your phone. • Fast, accurate transcription: clear transcripts with advanced on-device speech recognition. • Instant AI summaries: turn long recordings into short, actionable takeaways. • Clean, modern UI: simple and distraction-free. • Works offline: record, transcribe, and summarize without internet. • One-time purchase: pay once, own it forever. No subscriptions or hidden fees. What You Can Do • Record high-quality audio with pause and resume controls. • Transcribe recordings into searchable text in seconds. • Auto-generate summaries for quick reviews. • Save recordings with titles, durations, and word counts. • Play back audio while following transcripts. • Copy, share, and export text easily. • Browse and manage your full history from a simple home screen. Thoughtful Details • Instant start: record with one tap, no sign-in required. • Robust storage: notes are saved locally with dependable file handling. • Accessible: clear typography, dark mode, and smart layouts. • Reliable performance: efficient memory management for smooth, stable use. Privacy You Can Trust BabelKeep processes everything 100% on your device. Nothing is uploaded, collected, or sold. Your notes are yours. Perfect For • Professionals capturing meetings and action items • Students summarizing lectures and study sessions • Creatives brainstorming ideas and outlines • Journalers keeping daily notes • Anyone who wants fast, private voice notes without subscriptions If you value speed, clarity, and privacy, BabelKeep is the voice notes app you have been waiting for.

Screenshots

SwiftoDo for todo.txt4 screens
BabelKeep3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwiftoDo for todo.txt at 82% against BabelKeep's 0%. SwiftoDo for todo.txt also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (278 vs 1). BabelKeep's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SwiftoDo for todo.txt holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwiftoDo for todo.txt has 278 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of SwiftoDo for todo.txt's written reviews are positive against 0% of BabelKeep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwiftoDo for todo.txt ships an update every 5 weeks, BabelKeep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SwiftoDo for todo.txt versus BabelKeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftoDo for todo.txtBabelKeep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (278 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings278 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael DescyPROBABILITY LLC

Customer experience

SwiftoDo for todo.txt

All ratings278 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative9.3%

BabelKeep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

SwiftoDo for todo.txt

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when opening the app after a sync
  • Inline date picker causing app crashes
  • Manual sort not working as expected
  • Sync issues leading to data loss

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiple todo list support
  • Widgets and Apple Watch integration
  • Automatic dark mode switching
  • Better sorting and filtering options
  • Improved reminders and due date handling

BabelKeep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SwiftoDo for todo.txt

No in-app purchases

None

BabelKeep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwiftoDo for todo.txt free?
SwiftoDo for todo.txt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BabelKeep free?
BabelKeep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SwiftoDo for todo.txt or BabelKeep?
SwiftoDo for todo.txt is rated higher. SwiftoDo for todo.txt averages 4.7 out of 5 from 278 ratings, while BabelKeep averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SwiftoDo for todo.txt or BabelKeep have ads?
Neither SwiftoDo for todo.txt nor BabelKeep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwiftoDo for todo.txt or BabelKeep?
SwiftoDo for todo.txt ships an update every 5 weeks, and BabelKeep every 2 days. Most recently, SwiftoDo for todo.txt was updated on September 17, 2026 and BabelKeep on June 4, 2026.

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