2Do vs Orderly
We give 2Do a 3.4 GPA and Orderly a 2.2, out of 4.0. 2Do grades higher on the free plan, features and platforms. Orderly grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on ease of use.
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
Orderly
Visual to-do lists for iPhone and iPad with location reminders
How we grade them
| 3.4GPA2DoVery good | 2.2GPAOrderlyFair | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | A$1.99 once for the app, which is next to nothing. Even with the $0.99 add-on and the yearly sync plan at $6.99, you're well under what a typical to-do subscription costs. Avoid the $2.99 monthly sync plan, though. |
| 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. | FNothing is free. It's a $1.99 download before you've seen it, and the listing mentions no free trial. |
| 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. | BLists shown as notes in three levels, folders with their own icons, reminders by date, time or place, and lists that repeat from daily to yearly. Today Items and Due Items cut across every folder. But sync, the passcode and low light mode are all paid extras. |
| 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. It's a visual app. You see your lists at a glance and drag one to change its priority. |
| 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. | DiPhone and iPad only. The Mac option on the App Store is the iPad app, not verified for macOS, and there's no Android or web version. Nothing on record connects it to other apps. |
| Best for | a deep task manager with no subscription | visual lists with location reminders on iPhone |
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 Orderly. 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. Orderly starts at $1.99 one-time purchase.
- 2Do has a free plan. Orderly does not.
- Only 2Do lists macOS and Android apps.
- 2Do also covers Markdown, natural-language input and calendar.
At a glance
| 2Do | Orderly | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Paid |
| Starts at | $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately | $1.99 one-time purchase |
| 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. | None |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of 2Do Mac; Android's Pro features also run as a 14-day trial | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Beehive Innovations | Tekton Technologies (P) Ltd. |
| 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
Orderly
- iPhone and iPad users who like lists laid out visually
- Errands that should alert at a place, not only at a time
- Sorting many lists into folders by category
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.
Orderly
- iPhone and iPad only: the App Store marks the Mac option as the iPad app, not verified for macOS, and there is no Android or web version.
- Syncing between devices needs the Fast Cloud Sync subscription at $2.99 per month or $6.99 per year, on top of the $1.99 app.
- Low light mode and passcode protection are a separate $0.99 in-app purchase.
- There is no free version: the app is a $1.99 download before any add-on, and the listing states no free trial.
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.
Orderly
- Visual layout in three levels
- To-do lists are shown as notes in three levels at a glance, and a list is dragged to another priority. Note colors, fonts and font sizes can be set per list.
- Folders
- Any number of folders group lists by category, each with a custom icon and its own notifications for high-priority and overdue to-dos.
- Date, time and recurring reminders
- A date and time can be set for a whole list or for single items in it, and a list can repeat daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, bi-monthly or yearly.
- Location-based reminders
- A to-do can be attached to a place, and the app sends a notification when the device comes near that location.
- Today Items and Due Items
- Two built-in views cut across every folder: Today Items shows what is due today, and Due Items shows items that are past due.
- Cloud sync, backup and archive
- A paid subscription syncs lists across devices and backs data up automatically. Email backup is part of the app, and completed lists move to a searchable archive.
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.
Orderly
Orderly$1.99
one-time purchase
The app for iPhone and iPad: folders, date, time and location reminders, recurring to-dos, search, archive and email backup.
Orderly Premium$0.99
one-time in-app purchase
Add-on that turns on low light mode and passcode protection.
Automatic Backup Monthly$2.99
per month
Subscription for Fast Cloud Sync between devices plus automatic backup of all data to the cloud.
Automatic Backup Service$6.99
per year
The same Fast Cloud Sync and automatic backup subscription, billed annually.
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%.
Orderly
- Annual discount
Annual sync subscription at $6.99 against $35.88
The App Store listing prices Fast Cloud Sync plus Automatic Backup at $2.99 per month or $6.99 per year, so the annual subscription costs about 80% less than twelve monthly payments.
