Orc Mode vs Orger

Orc Mode is a focused task manager inspired by Emacs Org Mode. Organize your work with clear task states, due dates, tags, and recurring schedules. Track what needs attention now, what is waiting, and what is already done. Features: Create, edit, and delete todos; Use TODO, NEXT, WAITING, and DONE workflows; Add notes, due dates, and tags; Filter tasks by tag; Set recurring daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly tasks; Review completed items in history; Supports light and dark mode. Orc Mode is designed for people who want a simple, structured, and distraction-free way to manage personal tasks on iPhone.

Orger brings your org-mode files, Apple Calendar, and Reminders together in one planner. Read and edit your .org files from a folder you choose in Files. PLAN YOUR DAY • Browse today, your week, or your month alongside Apple Calendar events. • Use Agenda presets for upcoming tasks, priorities, habits, and completed items. • Capture tasks quickly and organize them in Inbox. • Browse files and their heading outlines. WORK WITH YOUR ORG FILES Edit task states, dates, priorities, tags, and notes. Orger preserves org-mode structure and checks for external changes when saving edits. Your files remain in the folder you choose. APPLE INTEGRATION Display Calendar events and Reminders alongside org tasks. Calendar and Reminders permissions are optional. FULL ACCESS A one-time purchase unlocks Agenda text search, formatted export, Focus Timer sessions with saved time history, and additional color themes. Full Access has an introductory US price of $7.99; local prices are shown in the app. Optional coffee tips support development and do not unlock features. The planner, Agenda browsing, capture, Manual Clock, Calendar and Reminders integration, habits, notifications, widgets, and one connected org folder are free. YOUR DATA Orger processes your org files, Calendar events, and Reminders on device. No Orger account, analytics, advertising, or developer-operated sync server. Available for iPhone and iPad running iOS 17 or later. Support and Privacy Policy are available in Settings.