2Do vs OneTask
We give 2Do a 3.4 GPA and OneTask a 3.6, out of 4.0. 2Do grades higher on features. OneTask grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
2Do
Task manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android with no subscription
Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
How we grade them
| 3.4GPA2DoVery good | 3.6GPAOneTaskExcellent | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BiPhone is $9.99, iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99, each bought once and each sold separately. Phone and Mac together is a bit more than a year of a typical to-do subscription. The Mac licence covers 18 months of updates, then renewing is 20% off. | AFree on the App Store, Google Play and the Microsoft Store, and the US App Store shows no in-app purchases. Google Play and the Microsoft Store do label it as having them, but no price is shown anywhere. |
| Free plan and trial | BOnly Android has a free version, and it never expires. But sync, backups, alert notifications and Markdown notes there are a 14-day trial, then a one-time unlock. The Mac app has a 14-day trial too. The iPhone and iPad apps are paid up front. | AThe full app is a free download on every platform it runs on. You bring your own Google, Microsoft, iCloud or CalDAV account, and that's where the tasks live. |
| Features | AA task can grow into a checklist, then a project with sub-tasks. Type "call mum friday 6pm" and the date fills itself in. Saved searches become Smart Lists, alarms can nag until you deal with them, and the Mac app takes scripts. | BIt pulls task lists from Google Tasks, Outlook, Office 365, iCloud Reminders and CalDAV servers into one place, with sub-tasks, due dates, reminders, widgets and offline use. It does that one job fully. It has no task service of its own, so there's nothing here beyond the accounts you connect. |
| Ease of use | BWe have no App Store rating on record for it, so a B is as high as we go. You install it and start typing. Sync takes one extra step, because you pick the service yourself. | BWe have no App Store rating on record, so a B is as high as we go. Google and Microsoft accounts sign in the usual way. A CalDAV server takes a username, a password and a server address, which is a step more. |
| Platforms and integrations | AMac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Android, syncing through Dropbox, iCloud, Fastmail, Fruux or any CalDAV server. The Mac app has an MCP server, AppleScript and Shortcuts. No Windows or web version, mind. | AiPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows and Android, connecting to Google Tasks, Outlook, Office 365, iCloud Reminders, Nextcloud, Synology and Mailbox.org. There's no web version, though. |
| Best for | a deep task manager with no subscription | Google, Outlook and CalDAV tasks in one app |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: 2Do and OneTask. How we grade
Where they differ
- 2Do starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately. OneTask is free.
- Only OneTask lists a Windows app.
- 2Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2Do also covers Markdown, natural-language input and calendar.
In commonFree planmacOSiOSAndroidWorks offlineTasks
At a glance
| 2Do | OneTask | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Starts at | $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately | Free |
| Free plan | The Android app is a free, non-expiring download. Cloud sync, backups, alert notifications and Markdown notes are a 14-day trial there and need a one-time in-app purchase to keep. | The app is a free download on the App Store, Google Play and the Microsoft Store. The US App Store listing shows no in-app purchases. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of 2Do Mac; Android's Pro features also run as a 14-day trial | None listed |
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| Made by | Beehive Innovations | Code Spark |
| Price read from | 2doapp.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
Who each one suits
2Do
- People who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
- Users who prefer to sync through Dropbox, iCloud or their own CalDAV server
- GTD-style setups built on an inbox, tags and saved searches
OneTask
- People with tasks split across Google and Microsoft accounts
- Users of Nextcloud, Synology or another CalDAV server
- Anyone who also uses Code Spark's OneCalendar app
Worth knowing
2Do
- The Mac, iPhone and iPad apps are separate purchases at $49.99, $9.99 and $19.99.
- The Mac license covers 18 months of updates; newer versions then require a renewal, while the last covered version keeps working.
- Apps are listed for macOS, iPhone, iPad and Android only; there is no Windows or web version.
- On Android, sync, backups, alert notifications and Markdown notes need a one-time in-app purchase after a 14-day trial.
OneTask
- There is no web version; the site lists apps for Android 6 and higher, iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows 10 and 11 only.
- It has no task service of its own: tasks live in a connected Google, Microsoft, iCloud or CalDAV account.
- Google Play and the Microsoft Store label the app as having in-app purchases, but no listing or vendor page shows a price for one.
- The app is titled One Task on Google Play and the Microsoft Store and One Tasks on the App Store, not OneTask.
Key features
2Do
- Tasks, checklists and projects
- A simple task can be turned into a checklist and then into a project with sub-tasks. Color-coded lists and List Groups keep related work together.
- Natural language entry
- Dates, times, repeats, alerts, durations, priority, tags, lists and saved places typed into a task title are filled into their own fields, in ten languages.
- Smart Lists, tags and Focus
- Searches across titles, tags, notes and dates can be saved as Smart Lists. Tags can be grouped or paused to hide their tasks, and Focus narrows a list to chosen conditions.
- Sync through a service you choose
- Devices sync through Dropbox, iCloud, Apple Reminders, Todoist, Toodledo, Fastmail, Fruux or another CalDAV server. A list can also be shared with people nearby over Wi-Fi.
- Alarms and Nearby
- A task can carry several alerts, including alarms that repeat until they are dealt with. Location-tagged tasks show up in a Nearby panel when you are close by.
- Automation on the Mac
- The Mac app includes an MCP server for Claude and other agents, along with AppleScript, Apple Shortcuts and URL schemes. Email sent to a private address becomes a task.
OneTask
- Several task providers in one app
- Accounts from Google Tasks, Outlook, Office 365 and iCloud Reminders can be added side by side, so task lists from each appear in one place.
- CalDAV task lists
- Any third-party CalDAV server can be added with a username, password and server address. Nextcloud, Synology and Mailbox.org have dedicated account types.
- Subtasks, due dates and reminders
- Tasks can carry subtasks, due dates and reminders, and widgets show tasks outside the app.
- Offline use
- The site and the Microsoft Store listing both list working offline, without an internet connection, as a feature.
- Views, search and theming
- The app offers multiple views of task lists, task search and personalized color themes.
- Direct sync with no vendor server
- The privacy policy says task data is not stored on Code Spark's servers. Google and Microsoft accounts sign in with OAuth 2.0, and the token is stored encrypted on the device.
Plans
2Do
2Do Android$0
Free download on Google Play. In-app purchases, listed at $1.99 to $15.99 per item, unlock sync, backups, alerts and Markdown notes.
2Do for iPhone$9.99
one-time purchase
The iPhone app, which also runs on Apple Watch. Sold on the App Store with no subscription.
2Do for iPad$19.99
one-time purchase
The iPad app, sold separately from the iPhone app and from the Mac license.
2Do Mac$49.99
one-time license with 18 months of updates
Perpetual license for one person on up to 5 personal Macs. After 18 months, further updates need a renewal at 20% off.
OneTask
Free$0
The full app on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and Windows, connected to the user's own task accounts.
Ways to pay less
2Do
- Education
20% off for staff and students
The 2Do store offers a 20% discount to staff and students at educational institutions, arranged by emailing the vendor.
- Other savings
Volume discounts from 2 Mac licenses
Discounts apply automatically at checkout: 10% for 2-4 licenses, 20% for 5-9, 25% for 10-49, 30% for 50-99 and 35% for 100 or more.
- Other savings
20% off Mac license renewals
Renewing an existing 2Do Mac license, which adds another 18 months of updates, is discounted by 20%.
OneTask
No public discounts listed.
