Comparison

OmniFocus 4 vs BlitzGTD

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

Head to head
About

OmniFocus 4

This task management application helps busy professionals organize and prioritize their work. It offers a unified interface across multiple Apple devices, allowing users to create, organize, and focus on tasks efficiently. A free trial is available.

Highlights
  • Unified interface across Apple devices
  • Task creation and organization
  • Perspectives Bar for navigation
  • Focus mode for specific projects
  • Secure, end-to-end encrypted sync
  • Universal cross-platform purchase
Features
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OmniFocus is powerful task management software for busy professionals. With tools to help tame the chaos, you can focus on the right tasks at the right time. Two-week free trial! OmniFocus 4 introduces a modernized, unified interface across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Centered around your task outline, OmniFocus 4 brings a consistent experience, optimized for each device type, to all of your Apple devices. Easily create tasks anytime–from anywhere–and organize them with projects, tags, and dates. Quickly navigate OmniFocus on any device using the Perspectives Bar, Quick Open, and Back and Forward history. With Pro, use Focus to help focus your attention on specific projects or folders, and customize OmniFocus to only display the information most relevant to you. New to OmniFocus? The simple, efficient OmniFocus 4 interface will help you discover and implement a trusted system that works and grows with you. Upgrading from a previous version of OmniFocus? In OmniFocus 4, discover enhanced versions of all the powerful task management features you already rely on, along with new features that will level-up your workflow. Omni offers a free and secure sync service, protected with end-to-end encryption, ensuring only devices you authorize can access your data. And now, for the first time ever, OmniFocus is available as a universal cross-platform purchase: get full access to OmniFocus 4 on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro with a single license purchase. Accomplish more every day–anywhere you go–with OmniFocus 4.

About

BlitzGTD

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Are you weary of drowning in never-ending to-do lists and productivity tools that only add to the complexity? It is time to reclaim your time and energy with BlitzGTD, the ultimate personal productivity system designed to help you achieve more in less time! Forget about getting lost in convoluted methodologies and overwhelming task management. BlitzGTD takes the best principles from GTD (Getting Things Done) and supercharges them with a streamlined approach that will revolutionize the way you work. So, what sets BlitzGTD apart? Turbocharged Phases for Maximum Efficiency BlitzGTD introduces a powerful phased approach that aligns your tasks with modern agile methodologies: Today: Seize the Day Start every day fresh with the Today phase. Throw everything that comes your way in your Today list, keeping it short and focused. Prioritize, categorize, and handle tasks one by one. With BlitzGTD, you'll be in control, and tasks will flow smoothly from start to finish. Sprint: Accelerate Your Progress The Sprint phase is where you have tasks for the week. After completing your Today list, turn to the Sprint list for your next challenges. Keep it reasonable and stay on track towards your goals. Backlog: Fuel for the Future The Backlog phase is your treasure trove of ideas and tasks for future sprints. Store everything you want to tackle later. But don't let it become a graveyard! BlitzGTD keeps your Backlog active and tidy, ensuring you never lose sight of important tasks waiting for their time to shine. Archive: Remember Your Triumphs While others leave completed tasks in the dark, BlitzGTD celebrates your victories in the Archive phase. Preserve valuable information for years to come. You'll be amazed at how it aids recall and frees up mental space, especially when requests about past work come knocking. Schedule: Time Your Success For tasks with specific deadlines or time-sensitive requirements, the Schedule phase is your trusty ally. Pinpoint when tasks should be pushed to your Today list. Add reminders or set up recurring schedules effortlessly. Stay on top of your commitments with ease. Unleash Your Potential with Smart Planning BlitzGTD's planning events empower you to take charge of your day and week: Daily Event: Conquer Each Day Start your day with the Daily event. Once a day, dive into your calendar, Today, and Sprint lists. With a clear vision of what lies ahead, you'll arrange tasks strategically, ensuring a productive day ahead. No more aimless scrambling—BlitzGTD keeps you focused on what matters most. Weekly Event: Command Your Week Before each week unfolds, the Weekly event grants you the power to harness its potential fully. Take a dedicated moment to review your calendar, Sprint, and Backlog. Fine-tune your plan, ensuring a well-structured, intentional week. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to balanced productivity. BlitzGTD provides versatile features to tackle even the most complex tasks effortlessly: Simple hierarchy: Where Complexity Finds Clarity No more going into the rabbit hole. Tasks have Sub-Tasks and that's it. You work on a complex project? Yeah, that's the task. The detailed planning is done in the linked project planning tool, which does it the best. Embrace simplicity like never before, while keeping your workflow simple and organized. Tags: Context, Simplified Forget about rigid folders and categories. BlitzGTD embraces the power of tags as first-class citizens. Use 1-2 tags to add context and gain a holistic overview of your tasks. No more decision paralysis—simply tag and go! Attachments: Secure what is necessary Upload images or files that are part of the task to have everything in one place. No more searching for the screenshot! See https://blitzgtd.fa-krug.de/blitzgtd/ for an even deeper introduction. Also available on MacOS with full real-time sync! Attributions - https://hotpot.ai/ Legal Notice: https://blitzgtd-krug.de/legalnotice/

Screenshots

OmniFocus 44 screens
BlitzGTD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlitzGTD at every 4 days against OmniFocus 4's every 3 weeks. OmniFocus 4's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. OmniFocus 4 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and BlitzGTD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OmniFocus 4 ships an update every 3 weeks, BlitzGTD every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OmniFocus 4 versus BlitzGTD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmniFocus 4BlitzGTD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (344 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings344 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Omni GroupSascha Krug

Bugs and requests

OmniFocus 4

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • View options button not working consistently
  • Custom perspectives not persisting in sidebar
  • App crashing on launch
  • Drag and drop functionality issues
  • Incorrect task completion when adding new tasks
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  • Inconsistent behavior when changing due dates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Markdown support in notes
  • Gantt view for projects
  • Ability to reorder perspectives in the sidebar
  • Print to PDF with due dates and completed dates
  • Natural language processing for task creation
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  • Board view for projects

BlitzGTD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

OmniFocus 4

Subscriptions2
  • Legacy Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Legacy Subscription$99.991 Year
One-time8
  • Upgrade to v4 from v1-v3$37.49
  • Upgrade v4 to Pro from v1-v3$37.49
  • Unlock Standard (Mac Promo)$56.00
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  • Unlock Standard$74.99
  • Upgrade from Standard to Pro$74.99
  • Upgrade to v4 Pro from v1-v3$74.99
  • Unlock Pro (Mac Promo)$111.99
  • Unlock Pro$149.99
1 purchases

BlitzGTD

One-time1
  • BlitzGTD Pro$5.99

Questions

Is OmniFocus 4 free?
OmniFocus 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlitzGTD free?
BlitzGTD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OmniFocus 4 or BlitzGTD have ads?
Neither OmniFocus 4 nor BlitzGTD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OmniFocus 4 or BlitzGTD?
OmniFocus 4 ships an update every 3 weeks, and BlitzGTD every 4 days. Most recently, OmniFocus 4 was updated on October 27, 2026 and BlitzGTD on October 25, 2026.

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