Comparison

Mindwtr vs Covenant Planner

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

Covenant Planner

Features
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Most productivity apps ask you to leave your faith at the door. Covenant Planner was built on a different conviction: you only have one life, and it should be planned from your values outward. Inspired by the classic Franklin Planner, Covenant Planner is a native Apple app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that brings your faith, health, goals, and daily tasks into one integrated planning system. THE FRANKLIN METHOD, BUILT IN The Franklin method starts with your Mission Statement, moves to your Personal Values, defines your Life Roles, sets your Goals, and lands on today's task list. Covenant Planner walks you through every level of that hierarchy and keeps them connected. Your daily tasks link back to your weekly priorities. Your priorities link back to your goals. Your goals link back to who you said you want to be. FAITH SECTION Track your Scripture reading, prayer, and spiritual disciplines. Not as an add-on. As a first-class section of your daily planner. HEALTH SECTION Integrated with Apple Health. Your activity, nutrition, and sleep tracked alongside your faith and your goals. Your health belongs in your planner. GOALS SYSTEM Build your Personal Values. Define your Life Roles. Set Long-Range Goals, Mid-Range Goals, and Weekly Priorities. Write your Mission Statement. Every goal connects to a role. Every role connects to a value. Nothing floats. DAILY PLANNING Two-panel daily spread with task lists, Today's Focus, and Daily Captures. Rich-text Diary for daily reflection. Weekly view with Eisenhower Priority Matrix to separate the urgent from the important. ALL YOUR APPLE DEVICES iCloud keeps everything in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac automatically. One iCloud account keeps everything in sync across all three. YOUR PRIVACY, PROTECTED Biometric lock with Face ID or Touch ID. Your prayers, reflections, and personal records stay yours alone.

Screenshots

Mindwtr4 screens
Covenant Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mindwtr at Free against Covenant Planner's $2.99. On update cadence, 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

Mindwtr is free to download; Covenant Planner costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindwtr ships an update weekly, Covenant Planner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mindwtr versus Covenant Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindwtrCovenant Planner
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDongda LiDwaine Senechal

In-app purchases

None

Mindwtr

No in-app purchases

None

Covenant Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mindwtr free?
Mindwtr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Covenant Planner free?
Covenant Planner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mindwtr or Covenant Planner have ads?
Neither Mindwtr nor Covenant Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mindwtr or Covenant Planner?
Mindwtr ships an update weekly, and Covenant Planner every 10 days. Most recently, Mindwtr was updated on October 25, 2026 and Covenant Planner on October 24, 2026.

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