Comparison

SwiftoDo for todo.txt vs Nerdy Notes App

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

Nerdy Notes App

Features
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NerdyNotes is a powerful collaborative workspace designed for modern teams who need to capture, organize, and execute ideas efficiently. Create structured projects with customizable permissions, share notes in real-time, and stay connected through intelligent notifications and mentions. With features like QR code sharing, PDF export, due date tracking, and cross-device synchronization, NerdyNotes transforms how teams collaborate and manage information across any project or initiative.

Screenshots

SwiftoDo for todo.txt4 screens
Nerdy Notes App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwiftoDo for todo.txt at none against Nerdy Notes App's 2. SwiftoDo for todo.txt also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Nerdy Notes App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SwiftoDo for todo.txt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SwiftoDo for todo.txt versus Nerdy Notes App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftoDo for todo.txtNerdy Notes App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (278 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings278 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael DescyCurtis Combs

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

Nerdy Notes App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SwiftoDo for todo.txt

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Nerdy Notes App

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is SwiftoDo for todo.txt free?
SwiftoDo for todo.txt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nerdy Notes App free?
Nerdy Notes App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwiftoDo for todo.txt or Nerdy Notes App have ads?
Neither SwiftoDo for todo.txt nor Nerdy Notes App shows ads.

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