Comparison

Rkive vs Vector ToDo

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

Head to head
About

Rkive

Securely store and organize your documents with an AI-powered, offline vault. Scan, import, and search files with intelligent summarization and tagging, all processed on your device for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • Offline-first document vault
  • AI-powered titles, summaries, and tags
  • On-device OCR with multilingual support
  • Full-text search
  • Scan paper into PDFs
  • Import files from various sources
  • Export and restore vault backups
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Rkive is a private, offline-first document vault for your iPhone. Scan paper into PDFs, import files from anywhere, and find anything instantly with full-text search — in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more. Apple Intelligence generates titles, summaries, and smart tags automatically, all on device. No accounts, no tracking, no cloud processing. Key features: - Scan paper into crisp PDFs with VisionKit - Import PDFs and images from Files, Photos, and other apps - On-device OCR with multilingual support - AI-powered titles, summaries, and smart tags with Apple Intelligence - Full-text search across titles, text, and tags — including CJK languages - Auto-summarize & tag for any document with one tap - Tags and collections for quick organization - Gallery-first browsing with smooth PDF viewing - Share documents easily from the vault - Export full vault backups and restore anytime - Export PDFs any time when you need to share out of app Rkive is designed for speed, privacy, and peace of mind. Everything stays on your device.

About

Vector ToDo

Features
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Vector ToDo is a fast, focused productivity app for people who want their tasks, notes, and calendar in one place — without the noise. Built around the way you actually work: capture quickly, organize when you need to, and ship what matters today. THE BASICS, DONE RIGHT • Capture tasks in one tap — title, due date, priority, project • Rich notes with formatting, lists, checkboxes, and links • Calendar view that shows tasks and events together • Drag-and-drop kanban boards for visual planning • Powerful search across everything • Light & dark themes that respect your system BUILT FOR GTD If you use Getting Things Done — or want to — Vector ToDo has first-class support: • Inbox for quick capture • Next Actions list for the work you can do right now • Waiting For tracking (who owes you what, since when) • Someday / Maybe project for the ideas you're not ready for • Weekly review surfaces overdue, stale, and upcoming work WORKS OFFLINE. SYNCS INSTANTLY. Vector ToDo is offline-first. Capture a task on the subway, edit a note on a plane — everything syncs the moment you reconnect. No spinners. No "couldn't save" dialogs. HOME-SCREEN WIDGETS See your today list, next action, or starred notes right on your home screen. Multiple widget sizes and styles. TEAM WORKSPACES Share projects with your team, assign tasks, leave comments, and see what everyone is working on. Personal projects stay personal. SIGN IN WITH APPLE One-tap sign in, no email required. Your data stays yours. PRIVACY YOU CAN VERIFY • No ads, ever • No selling your data • Open source server, self-hostable if you want • Full Apple Privacy Manifest disclosure WHAT MAKES VECTOR TODO DIFFERENT Most task apps either do too little (just a list) or too much (project management bloat). Vector ToDo sits in the middle — the things you actually use, every day, done fast. • No required tutorials or onboarding flows • No "AI assistant" you didn't ask for • No upgrade nags • Just your tasks, your notes, your day WHO IT'S FOR • Solo founders and indie hackers • Designers, writers, developers • Students managing classes and projects • Parents juggling work and home • Anyone who's bounced between Todoist, Apple Reminders, and a notes app trying to find one that fits GETTING STARTED Open the app, sign in with Apple, and you're in. Your inbox is empty by design — start by capturing the things on your mind. Vector ToDo gets out of your way. SUPPORT & FEEDBACK We read every message: support@vectortodo.com

Screenshots

Rkive4 screens
Vector ToDo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vector ToDo at none against Rkive's 2. Vector ToDo also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). 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. Rkive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Vector ToDo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rkive ships an update every 3 weeks, Vector ToDo daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rkive versus Vector ToDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRkiveVector ToDo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarefolio Health Inc.Dowiem

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rkive

Subscriptions2
  • Vellum Plus (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Vellum Plus (Annually)$29.991 Year
None

Vector ToDo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rkive free?
Rkive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vector ToDo free?
Vector ToDo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rkive or Vector ToDo have ads?
Neither Rkive nor Vector ToDo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rkive or Vector ToDo?
Rkive ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vector ToDo daily. Most recently, Rkive was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vector ToDo on October 14, 2026.

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