Comparison

ToDo vs Nirvana for GTD

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

Head to head
About

ToDo

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ToDo - Matrix is an app that lets you sort your tasks in an Eisenhower (named after 34th President of the USA Dwight D. Eisenhower) Matrix (also known as importance-urgency matrix) format. Features: 1. Auto sort tasks based on their category - Urgent + Important - Important - Urgent - Neither 2. Get a prioritized list of what you want to get done. 3. We believe in privacy, the app is completely offline and doesn't collect any metrics.

About

Nirvana for GTD

This app helps you capture, organize, and focus on your to-dos using the Getting Things Done methodology. It offers a flexible system to manage tasks without pressure, ensuring nothing gets missed across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Capture to-dos instantly
  • Organize with Projects, Areas, and Tags
  • Focus on what matters now
  • Smart views (Next, Scheduled, Someday)
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Flexible and pressure-free system
Features
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Inspired by Getting Things Done®, Nirvana is your trusted space to capture all your to-dos, organize with intention, and focus on what matters right now. Ever feel like you're juggling too much? Nirvana offers a gentle, flexible way to get things done—no pressure, no clutter, no guilt. Here's how it works • Capture to-dos as they pop up • Clarify what needs doing and what can wait • Organize using Projects, Areas, and Tags • Review regularly to stay on track • Engage with what's most important right now Smart views that help you focus • Next — things you can do anytime • Scheduled — to do in the future • Someday — ideas on the back burner Everything stays in sync across your devices, so you can check in whenever, wherever. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them." — David Allen Whether you're balancing work, creative projects, family life, or all of the above, Nirvana frees your mind with the confidence that everything is captured and nothing gets missed. "It's by far the best GTD app I have used (and I've tried them all!)." — Damian Surr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Questions, suggestions, or want to learn more?  Visit https://www.nirvanahq.com or email us at support@nirvanahq.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - GTD® and Getting Things Done® are registered trademarks of the David Allen Company. Nirvana is not affiliated with or endorsed by the David Allen Company. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Apple's Standard EULA is here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ToDo4 screens
Nirvana for GTD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nirvana for GTD at Free against ToDo's $5.99. ToDo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On 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

Nirvana for GTD is free to download; ToDo costs $5.99 up front. Nirvana for GTD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ToDo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ToDo versus Nirvana for GTD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToDoNirvana for GTD
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (285 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—285 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDivyendu SinghNirvanahq

Bugs and requests

ToDo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Nirvana for GTD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recurring tasks duplicating
  • Spam tasks appearing
  • App freezing or going blank
  • Sync issues causing data loss

Requested features

8 requests
  • iOS widgets
  • Calendar integration
  • Siri/IFTTT integration
  • Location-based reminders
  • Attachment support
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  • Improved multi-task editing
  • More frequent updates
  • Collaborative features

In-app purchases

None

ToDo

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Nirvana for GTD

Subscriptions3
  • Nirvana Pro$4.991 Month
  • Nirvana Pro$35.991 Year
  • Nirvana Pro7 Days trial$36.001 Year
One-time2
  • One Year Subscription$29.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$49.99

Questions

Is ToDo free?
ToDo costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nirvana for GTD free?
Nirvana for GTD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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