Comparison

2Do Legacy Edition vs Todo

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

Todo

This powerful task manager helps you organize projects, set reminders, and prioritize tasks to achieve your goals. It supports the Getting Things Done methodology and offers seamless syncing across devices. Ideal for managing personal and professional to-dos efficiently.

Highlights
  • Project and sub-task management
  • Recurring tasks with detailed options
  • Multiple task alerts and reminders
  • Drag and drop task organization
  • GTD methodology support
  • Automatic background syncing
  • Shared lists for collaboration
Features
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This is the original To-Do and Task Management List and one of the most popular, powerful, and award-winning to-do list and task manager iOS and iPad apps ever! Todo has been used by millions of individuals, families and teams for GETTING THINGS DONE. "Todo has stood the test of time" -Silicon Slopes. Winner of the “Best Productivity App for iPad” (Best Apps Ever, To-Do Apps) and listed among the “Top Ten Paid Productivity Apps..." "Appigo Todo oozes with awesomeness. I’ve tried numerous iOS task-management apps, and none to date have satisfied me as much as Todo.” –Macworld, 4.5 stars. Four main reasons to consider Todo: 1. REAL PRODUCTIVITY. Unlike lightweight, freebie or cutesy list tools, Todo 10 is useful when you have a deadline, NEED to focus, prioritize and get things done quickly--from home or school projects to dozens of detailed work tasks. Includes: Projects, Sub-tasks, Start Dates, Due Dates, Recurring Tasks (with detailed recurring options), Multiple Task Alerts, Overdue Tasks, Drag and Drop, Search, Print Lists, Folders, and much more. 2. PROVEN GTD METHODOLOGY. Todo uses the popular Getting Things Done approach with Focus To-do Lists, Starred Tasks, Multi-level Priorities, Quick Entry, Context, and Projects with Layered and Prioritized Sub-Tasks—all recommended GTD approaches. 3. BUILT-IN SYNCING. Sync automatically in the background with Todo Cloud Sync. Keep everything in sync, access your data from any device and never be locked into a specific service—your data remains yours. 4. COOLNESS • Add, schedule, and organize your to-dos • Set due dates and reminders to never miss an important date or deadline • Quickly add tasks using Siri, Email or Todo Cloud’s Quick Add buttons • Streamline projects, checklists and tasks using customized Siri commands. • Customize task reminders based on day (January 1), time (2:00pm) and place (when you are near the grocery store) • Create themed lists to organize your to-dos: home, work, friends, etc. • Take control of how you view and execute your to-dos with Todo Smart Lists • Collaborate with friends, family and/or team members using Shared Lists • Leave yourself (or others) updates through in-task notes and comments • Create recurring tasks for those to-dos that come over and over again • Sync your to-dos across all your devices 14 day FREE trial! Todo Cloud is one of the most affordable individual or team task management solutions. Others cost $10- $50 more per year, and some even require you to pay extra for every platform. Not Todo Cloud. The Todo subscription will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel the subscription renewal at any time, and the subscription you purchased will remain active until the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions on the App Store's Account Settings after purchase (http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098). EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please visit us for help at http://help.appigo.com or email support@appigo.com Terms of Use - https://appigo.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy - https://appigo.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

2Do Legacy Edition4 screens
Todo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Todo at Free against 2Do Legacy Edition's $9.99. Todo also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 2Do Legacy Edition's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 46%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Todo is free to download; 2Do Legacy Edition costs $9.99 up front. 2Do Legacy Edition sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Todo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2Do Legacy Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2Do Legacy Edition has 3.7K ratings behind it against 391, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of 2Do Legacy Edition's written reviews are positive against 46% of Todo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
2Do Legacy Edition versus Todo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2Do Legacy EditionTodo
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better4.4 (391 ratings)
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews — better46.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better391
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeehive Innovations ServicesAppigo

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%

Todo

All ratings391 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews323 reviews
Positive46.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative46.7%

User reviews

2Do Legacy Edition

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent task management
  • 👍 Highly customizable
  • 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Powerful features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync issues
  • 🐛 Confusing interface for beginners
  • 🐛 Dated UI design
  • 🐛 Lack of native calendar integration
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications

Todo

From 391 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful task management features
  • 🔒 Secure data sync across devices
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Customizable lists and task organization

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sync issues and data loss
  • 💰 Forced subscription model for basic features
  • 🔄 Confusing and inconsistent UI changes
  • 🔍 Poor search and task lookup functionality

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

Todo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes on newer iOS versions
  • Repeating tasks not functioning as expected
  • Unexpected data deletion after updates
  • Sync issues between mobile and desktop apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved Outlook/Exchange integration
  • Ability to set custom reminders and alerts
  • Better task prioritization and sorting options
  • Seamless iCloud/Dropbox sync without subscription

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
2 purchases

Todo

Subscriptions2
  • Todo Cloud Premium$5.991 Month
  • Todo Cloud Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is 2Do Legacy Edition free?
2Do Legacy Edition costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Todo free?
Todo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2Do Legacy Edition or Todo?
2Do Legacy Edition is rated higher. 2Do Legacy Edition averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Todo averages 4.4 from 391 ratings.
Do 2Do Legacy Edition or Todo have ads?
Neither 2Do Legacy Edition nor Todo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2Do Legacy Edition or Todo?
2Do Legacy Edition ships an update every 3 weeks, and Todo every 2 months. Most recently, 2Do Legacy Edition was updated on September 24, 2026 and Todo on September 24, 2026.

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