Comparison

Mindwtr vs Pith

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

Head to head
About

Mindwtr

A privacy-focused, local-first task manager that helps you organize your life using the Getting Things Done methodology. It offers zero friction capture, project organization, visual Kanban boards, and a guided weekly review process, all while keeping your data securely on your device.

Highlights
  • Zero friction task capture
  • GTD workflow integration
  • Hierarchical project organization
  • Visual Kanban boards
  • Guided weekly review
  • Offline-first functionality
Features
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Your head keeps reminding you of things at the worst times. Mindwtr gives them a safe home. Mindwtr (pronounced "mind water") is a free, open-source to-do app built on the Getting Things Done (GTD) method. Write down every task and idea the moment it appears, sort it in seconds, and see only what you can do right now. No account, no subscription, and your data stays on your device. HOW IT WORKS 1. Dump it. A task, an idea, a worry: type it or speak it, and it lands in your Inbox. 2. Sort it. A short guided pass: do it now, schedule it, hand it off, or shelve it for someday. 3. Do it. The Focus view shows only what you can act on right now, nothing else. 4. Reset weekly. A guided review catches loose ends, so the list stays trustworthy and your head stays clear. New to GTD? The idea is simple: your head is for having ideas, not for holding them. Mindwtr walks you through every step. WHY MINDWTR - Works completely offline. No account required. - Your tasks stay on your device. Sync is optional and you choose where: Dropbox, a folder you control, WebDAV, your own server, or iCloud on Apple devices. - The full GTD method built in: Inbox, Next, Waiting For, Someday/Maybe, Projects, Areas, Contexts, and reviews. - Capture from anywhere: quick add, widgets, sharing from other apps, or voice. - Plan your way: list, calendar, and kanban board views. - Reminders, repeating tasks, checklists, Markdown notes, and attachments. - Import from Todoist, TickTick, OmniFocus, and more. - Free and open source. No ads or lock-in. SIMPLE BY DEFAULT, POWERFUL WHEN YOU NEED IT Fewer fields, fewer knobs, no clutter. Advanced tools, like the kanban board, automation, and an optional AI assistant that uses your own AI account, stay out of sight until you want them. Mindwtr means "mind like water": the calm you get when nothing is rattling around in your head.

About

Pith

Features
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Pith is the quiet focus timer that actually stops the scroll. You pick up your phone to do one thing. You put it down forty minutes later having done everything else. We decided that was unacceptable. Pith locks out every distraction the moment you start. No negotiation. No willpower required. Just you and the work in front of you. This is what focus feels like when nothing gets in the way. 25, 10, 45, 60 minute blocks. Ambient sound. The sessions you finish are the ones that define you. We built a place to watch that happen. Pro holds every moment of it. One tap. Then just begin. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mindwtr4 screens
Pith4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mindwtr at none against Pith's 3. Mindwtr also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Pith sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Mindwtr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindwtr ships an update weekly, Pith every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mindwtr versus Pith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindwtrPith
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDongda LiYI WEI CHEN

In-app purchases

None

Mindwtr

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pith

Subscriptions2
  • Pith Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pith Pro Annually7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pith Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Mindwtr free?
Mindwtr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pith free?
Pith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mindwtr or Pith have ads?
Neither Mindwtr nor Pith shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mindwtr or Pith?
Mindwtr ships an update weekly, and Pith every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mindwtr was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pith on October 24, 2026.

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