2Do vs Sorted³ (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, 2Do grades higher than Sorted³: 2.6 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 5, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
2Do grades higher on features and platforms. Sorted³ grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on the free plan and 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
Sorted³
Day planner that puts tasks, events and notes on one timeline
Which one is for you
Pick 2Do if
- Fits if you'd rather pay once than subscribe, and pick where your tasks sync
- Works for people who run GTD with an inbox, tags and saved searches on Apple devices or Android
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you need Windows or a browser version, because neither exists
- Pricey if you want it on Mac, iPhone and iPad, since that's $79.97 across three separate purchases
- Watch out: the Mac license covers 18 months of updates, then newer versions need a renewal at 20% off
- Tight if you stay on free Android, as sync, backups, alerts and Markdown notes stop after a 14-day trial
- Not for you if you want a team workspace, as 2Do is a personal task manager with no account of its own
Pick Sorted³ if
- Fits if you use only Apple devices and want tasks placed on a timeline
- Works for people who like to plan each day by time blocks
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you use Windows or Android, as it is Apple only
- Pricey if you want both devices, as iOS and Mac PRO are separate purchases
- Watch out: the pages do not spell out which features are free and which need PRO
- Watch out: sync is through iCloud, so it does not reach non-Apple devices
How we grade them
| 2.6GPA2DoGood | 2.4GPASorted³Fair | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 about a year and a half of a typical to-do subscription, and the Mac licence only carries 18 months of updates before a renewal, at 20% off. | APRO is $14.99 once on iOS or $24.99 on Mac, under a year of the to-do middle subscription ($48). |
| Free plan and trial | COnly Android has a free version, and it never expires. But sync, backups, alert notifications and Markdown notes there run as a 14-day trial and then need a one-time unlock, so the free app forgets your tasks on the other device. Mac gets a 14-day trial; iPhone and iPad are paid up front. | CThe core app is free with no subscription and PRO can be previewed for 14 days, but the pages do not say which features need PRO. |
| Features | BA task grows 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 and an MCP server. It's a personal app, with no team side. | CTimeline, auto scheduling, lists, repeat rules and widgets, but sync goes through iCloud only. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. There's no 2Do account, so before anything syncs you pick and wire up a service yourself, Dropbox, iCloud or a CalDAV server. The app also takes learning: Smart Lists, tag groups and Focus all want setting up. | CNo store rating on record. There is a timeline and scheduling method to learn first. |
| Platforms and integrations | BMac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Android, syncing through Dropbox, iCloud, Fastmail, Fruux or any CalDAV server, with an MCP server, AppleScript and Shortcuts on the Mac. No Windows and no web version, which is what keeps it off the top mark. | CiPhone, iPad and Mac only, with no Windows, Android or web version. |
| Best for | a pay-once task manager, no subscription | auto-scheduling tasks on a day timeline for Apple devices |
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 Sorted³. How we grade
Where they differ
- 2Do also covers Markdown.
- Sorted³ also covers time blocking and auto-scheduling.
At a glance
| 2Do | Sorted³ | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately | $14.99 one-time for PRO on iOS ($24.99 on macOS) |
| 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 core app is free with no subscription, and the App Store listing says PRO features can be tried for 14 days. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of 2Do Mac; Android's Pro features also run as a 14-day trial | 14-day preview of PRO features, per the App Store listing |
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| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Beehive Innovations | StaySorted Limited |
| Price read from | 2doapp.com | sortedapp.com |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
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.
Sorted³
- Runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac only; the vendor's pages list no Windows, Android or web version.
- iOS and macOS PRO are separate purchases, so using both costs more than either alone.
- The vendor's text does not spell out which features are free and which need PRO.
- Sync goes through iCloud, so it does not reach non-Apple devices.
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.
Sorted³
- Unified timeline
- Tasks, calendar events and notes sit together on one timeline for the day, with formatted notes and attachments on both.
- Auto Schedule
- Fits your tasks into the open time in a day so you can see what is realistic to finish.
- Time Ruler and Magic Select
- Gestures to shift, merge or split tasks and push the rest of the day around when plans change.
- Folders, lists and tags
- Organize larger work into folders, lists and tags, and split big tasks into smaller ones.
- Natural language and repeat rules
- The App Store listing names natural language entry, repeat rules, Siri integration and a URL scheme.
- iCloud sync and widgets
- Syncs through iCloud and offers widgets for iOS and macOS.
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.
Sorted³
Free$0
Core app on iOS and macOS; the vendor calls it free forever.
PRO for iOS$14.99
one-time, iOS only
Unlocks the full app on iPhone and iPad; shown on the vendor's pricing section with a hidden note about a limited-time community promo.
PRO for macOS$24.99
one-time, macOS only
Unlocks the full app on Mac. iOS and macOS PRO are separate purchases, and the App Store says a bundle is also sold.
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%.
Sorted³
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, 2Do or Sorted³?
As of Nov 12, 2026, 2Do starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately, and Sorted³ starts at $14.99 one-time for PRO on iOS ($24.99 on macOS).
Which has a free plan, 2Do or Sorted³?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both 2Do and Sorted³ have a free plan.
Which platforms do 2Do and Sorted³ run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only 2Do lists an Android app. Both list macOS and iOS apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.