Comparison

Suru vs GTD Manager 2

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

Head to head
About

Suru

This app helps you organize tasks, projects, and ideas with a flexible, visual interface. Create multi-level checklists, take structured notes, and plan anything from assignments to vacations. Share your work and track productivity with a clean design.

Highlights
  • Multi-level checklists
  • Outline creation with photos
  • Structured note-taking
  • Drag-and-drop reorganization
  • Photo attachments
  • Real-time collaboration
  • PDF export
Features
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Organize tasks, outline ideas, and plan anything with clarity and ease Suru is a flexible, visual tool for creating to-do lists, managing projects, outlining notes, and organizing everything from class assignments to vacation plans. Whether you are brainstorming your next idea or tracking daily tasks, Suru helps you stay structured, focused, and inspired with clean design and powerful features that fit your workflow. With Suru you can: • Create multi-level checklists and break big tasks into smaller ones • Outline papers, presentations, and research with photos and detail • Take clean, structured notes in class, at work, or on the go • Plan vacations, events, or personal goals • Reorganize tasks with drag-and-drop and customize colors • Attach relevant photos directly to your lists • Share outlines and checklists with friends, family, or teammates • Mark tasks complete and track your productivity • Export beautifully formatted PDF outlines With Suru Pro you can: • Create unlimited projects and media attachments • Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Back up your projects and lists to the cloud • Access exclusive color themes and export formats With Suru Teams you can: • Share and collaborate on lists in real time • Invite others to view or edit projects • Keep everyone on the same page at work, home, or school Why users love Suru: • Clean and intuitive interface • Colorful themes for visual thinkers • Flexible enough for lists, outlines, plans, and notes • Works across all your Apple devices Subscription Info: Suru Pro and Suru Teams are available via monthly or annual subscriptions. Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage your subscription in iOS Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon purchase. Support: support@esotericdevelopment.com Privacy Policy: https://www.esotericdevelopment.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.esotericdevelopment.com/tos

About

GTD Manager 2

Features
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Introducing GTD Manager 2! This new version has been enhanced to provide you with the best experience for organizing your tasks using the “Getting Things Done” methodology. GTD Manager 2 now offers full support for iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, ensuring optimal performance on all your devices, including dark mode for easier use at any time of day or night. With GTD Manager, you can structure your tasks using different “Folders” to keep track of everything you need to do: • Inbox • Today • Scheduled • Someday • Anytime Additionally, track your progress with our statistics, where you can see how your “Folders” are doing and compare your “Completed vs Pending” tasks. This update also brings significant optimizations for a smoother performance and an improved user experience. Don’t wait any longer—update to GTD Manager 2 to take advantage of all these improvements and continue being more efficient!

Screenshots

Suru4 screens
GTD Manager 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GTD Manager 2 at none against Suru's 10. GTD Manager 2 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Suru's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.1). On price and ads 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. Suru sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GTD Manager 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Suru ships an update fortnightly, GTD Manager 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Suru versus GTD Manager 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuruGTD Manager 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (526 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings526 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEsoteric DevelopmentDante Guadalupe Robles Vazquez

Bugs and requests

Suru

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Subscription issues and inability to access purchased content
  • Crashes and freezes when using the app
  • Syncing problems leading to data loss
  • Inability to edit or rearrange tasks as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add reminders and alarms for tasks
  • Improve task rearrangement and organization
  • Implement better syncing and backup options
  • Introduce a one-time purchase option
  • Add landscape mode support for iPad

GTD Manager 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Suru

Subscriptions8
  • Suru Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Suru Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Suru Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • Suru Teams - Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Suru Pro - Yearly14 Days trial$6.991 Year
  • Suru Pro - Yearly14 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • Suru Pro - Yearly14 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Suru Team Yearly14 Days trial$28.991 Year
One-time2
  • Suru Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • Suru Pro Lifetime$39.99
None

GTD Manager 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Suru free?
Suru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GTD Manager 2 free?
GTD Manager 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Suru or GTD Manager 2 have ads?
Neither Suru nor GTD Manager 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Suru or GTD Manager 2?
Suru ships an update fortnightly, and GTD Manager 2 weekly. Most recently, Suru was updated on November 1, 2026 and GTD Manager 2 on October 30, 2026.

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