Comparison

2Do Legacy Edition vs abcNotes Full Version

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

Head to head
About

2Do Legacy Edition

This app offers a flexible and powerful way to manage your tasks, checklists, and projects. It adapts to your workflow with a simple interface, allowing you to organize and prioritize what matters most. Features include custom lists, smart lists, and batch editing.

Highlights
  • Create simple tasks, checklists, and projects
  • Multiple alarms and flexible repeating options
  • Organize tasks with lists, groups, and smart lists
  • Password protection for app or individual lists
  • Batch editing and task sharing
  • Sync across devices via Dropbox, CalDAV, and more
  • Email to task integration
Features
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IMPORTANT - 2Do v4 is here. You are looking at the old, legacy version of 2Do. Please visit: https://apps.apple.com/app/2do-todos-tasks-notes/id1470214600 "2Do adapts to my needs, not the other way around. 2Do gets me."- Macstories 2Do lets you take a completely different approach to managing your tasks. With its extremely simple-to-use interface and a comprehensive and flexible set of powerful features, it lets you focus on what's most important to you: your life. There is no wrong way of using 2Do, and unlike other to-do apps, it won't force you in adhering to a particular task management methodology. AWARDS • Macstories: App of the Year 2015 • Apple - App of the week, June 2015 • Apple - Mac App Store “Best of 2013” • “Best App Ever Awards” Winner • Cult Of Mac - 5/5 • Gizmodo "Best app for forgetful people" - Gold Medal PLUGINS: Email to 2Do: Optional plugin that allows you to integrate your email address directly with 2Do, thus allowing you to email yourself tasks from anywhere. You can even use automation, such as IFTTT, to add reminders to your list. SYNC • Stay in sync using one of the following: Dropbox, Reminders (CalDAV), Toodledo, Fruux (CalDAV), Calendar Server (CalDAV), ownCloud (CalDAV), SabreDAV (CalDAV) or a 3rd party CalDAV Server of choice. • Using Reminders CalDAV sync enables Siri • Periodic automatic backups are created for you (compatible with 2Do for Mac) for a rainy day. • Automatic Push sync between devices SIMPLE TASKS, CHECKLISTS & PROJECTS • Create simple tasks, or checklists and projects with sub-tasks. Tasks can have notes, attachments and multiple alarms. • Set any task to repeat using a flexible set of options. • Assign multiple alerts / reminders PASSWORD PROTECTION • Set a lock to the whole app or individual lists LIST GROUPS, LISTS, INBOX & SMART LISTS • In addition to built-in Focus lists that allow you to conveniently view upcoming, starred or scheduled tasks, you can create multiple lists to manage and organize your tasks. • Built-in support for GTD Inbox • Smart lists let you harness the true potential of 2Do using a number of search options, filters and search pre-sets. Using Smart Lists, you can create custom views of your tasks and use them to focus-in or find frequently managed tasks. 
 PINCH ZOOMING • Control the amount of information you wish to see with a simple pinch-to-zoom gesture, from single line titles to multiple lines of titles, notes and tags.
 BATCH EDITING & SHARING • Drag & Drop support to move tasks between lists or drop on calendar to defer • Batch tagging, starring, marking tasks done and more • Task Sharing via AirDrop, iMessage and Email REIMAGINED TASK EDITOR & QUICK ADD • With focus on switching between editors effortlessly using a single tap only, you’ll save dozens of taps and swipes when editing your tasks. • Save your thoughts as they come to you, by using Quick Add (Tap-hold on [+]) • X-callback-url support TAGS • Manage tags from a dedicated Tags Panel • Organize your tags within groups • Leverage the powerful integration of Tags & Smart Lists to filter on frequently managed tasks. 
• Find Used vs. Unused tags YOUR TASKS UNLIMITED • Set a Start Date to hide tasks from a list before they're relevant and add Duration to put an estimate on the amount of time you’ll be spending on your task • Add an action to call, write an email or trigger a URL Scheme right from 2Do • Attach an image or a voice note to your tasks • Customizations for time management • Use as an events / party planner, or an effective birthday reminder • Desktop-class Task Manager ALERTS • Attach multiple alerts to each task • Attach locations to tasks and get nearby alerts as you approach assigned locations DESKTOP-CLASS IPAD APP • Everything from Tasks to Calendar Events - all managed from the same screen. • Manage calendar events and schedules • Split-screen support • Keyboard shortcuts

About

abcNotes Full Version

This app allows you to create stylish and functional notes and to-do lists with a realistic paper sticky note feel. It offers extensive customization options for appearance and functionality, including iCloud synchronization and checklist management.

Highlights
  • iCloud Synchronization
  • Checklist style notes
  • Customizable appearance (backgrounds, skins, icons)
  • Virtual desktops
  • Scale, rotate, and drag notes
  • Email and share notes
  • Save notes as images
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• iCloud Synchronization between iOS and MacOS X! • Checklist style notes! Manage your tasks directly on notes. abcNotes was designed to become your stylish and highly customizable, functional and easy to use assistant in taking notes and managing To Do lists. abcNotes is an awesome note taking application! It takes advantage of unique iOS devices touchscreen preserving realistic look & feel of paper sticky notes. abc Notes - Checklist & Sticky Note Application for iPhone and iPad (share, email and synch your lists, memos, projects and school notebooks) HINT: To make a checklist note: Double tap the note to edit it. Tap the Note Properties button (blue one with tools icon). Find the checklist switch next to text alignment toggles. The total number of unchecked items is displayed as badge on abcNotes icon. BEAUTIFUL APPEARANCE: • 88 backgrounds to choose from • 45 note skins • 27 badge designs & 115 icons EXTREMELY FUNCTIONAL: • 15 virtual desktops • Scale, rotate and drag notes • Easy to edit, duplicate, move between desktops • Supports any iPad orientation SHARE YOUR NOTES: • Email notes and desktops • Copy note image to any application • Synchronize notes between iOS devices • Save notes as image and place to lock or home screen No more boring note lists – abcNotes brings you the ability to make REAL notes on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Put everything you need to remember into abcNotes! View you notes the way you want! Rotate your abcNotes to any angle you wish! abcNotes is great for shopping lists, student class notebook, to record lecture and interview notes or to track projects, recordings and more tasks at home, school and university (class or homework). Please feel free to contact us at alsedi.apple@gmail.com if you have suggestions, feature requests, or bug reports.

Screenshots

2Do Legacy Edition4 screens
abcNotes Full Version4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: abcNotes Full Version at none against 2Do Legacy Edition's 3. abcNotes Full Version also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 2Do Legacy Edition's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 882). On rating, review sentiment, 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

2Do Legacy Edition costs $9.99 and abcNotes Full Version $2.99 up front. 2Do Legacy Edition sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. abcNotes Full Version asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 2Do Legacy Edition against 4.8 for abcNotes Full Version. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 882 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of 2Do Legacy Edition's written reviews are positive against 86% of abcNotes Full Version's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2Do Legacy Edition ships an update every 3 weeks, abcNotes Full Version every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
2Do Legacy Edition versus abcNotes Full Version: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2Do Legacy EditionabcNotes Full Version
Price$9.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (3.7K ratings)4.8 (882 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews86.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.7K — better882
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeehive Innovations ServicesALSEDI Group

Customer experience

2Do Legacy Edition

All ratings3,722 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews2,024 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative10.7%

abcNotes Full Version

All ratings882 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews1,089 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative6.8%

Bugs and requests

2Do Legacy Edition

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after recent update
  • Repeating tasks not working correctly
  • Unable to add new tasks in some cases
  • Sync issues between devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Native calendar integration
  • Improved Apple Watch support
  • Easier task prioritization
  • Better email integration
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  • Shared task lists

abcNotes Full Version

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

2Do Legacy Edition

One-time3
  • Email to 2Do Plus$1.99
  • Email to 2Do$1.99
  • Email to 2Do$3.99
None

abcNotes Full Version

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2Do Legacy Edition free?
2Do Legacy Edition costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is abcNotes Full Version free?
abcNotes Full Version costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2Do Legacy Edition or abcNotes Full Version?
abcNotes Full Version is rated higher. 2Do Legacy Edition averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while abcNotes Full Version averages 4.8 from 882 ratings.
Do 2Do Legacy Edition or abcNotes Full Version have ads?
Neither 2Do Legacy Edition nor abcNotes Full Version shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2Do Legacy Edition or abcNotes Full Version?
2Do Legacy Edition ships an update every 3 weeks, and abcNotes Full Version every 2 months. Most recently, 2Do Legacy Edition was updated on September 24, 2026 and abcNotes Full Version on September 24, 2026.

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