The 2Do Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about 2Do in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
2Do
The Insider’s Guide
Task manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android with no subscription
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among to-do list apps, read from 2Do’s own pages.
Made by Beehive Innovations · checked Oct 5, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from 2Do’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on 2Do’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 5, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 48 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade
2Do is a personal task manager for macOS, iPhone, iPad and Android from the independent studio Beehive. A task can grow into a checklist or a project with sub-tasks, and work is organized with color-coded lists, tags, Smart Lists and location-based alerts. 2Do has no account of its own: devices sync through a service you pick, such as Dropbox, iCloud or another CalDAV server. The Apple apps are one-time purchases, and the Android app is a free download with paid unlocks.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about 2Do, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The app also takes learning: Smart Lists, tag groups and Focus all want setting up.
- 1
Best for a pay-once task manager, no subscription
2Do is a task manager you buy once, with projects, checklists and saved searches: $9.99 on iPhone, $19.99 on iPad, $49.99 on Mac.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately.
- 3
There is a 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.
- 4
It runs on 3 platforms
macOS, iOS and Android.
- 5
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.
- 6
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.
- 7
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.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 48 of 123
That is against the other to-do list apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
The plain part of 2Do you could make: tasks, natural-language input, Markdown and calendar. What surrounds it you could not. The 5 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
2Do at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial of 2Do Mac; Android's Pro features also run as a 14-day trial
- Runs on
- macOS, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Beehive Innovations, since 2009
- Category
- To-Do List Apps
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for a pay-once task manager, no subscription
2Do is a task manager you buy once, with projects, checklists and saved searches: $9.99 on iPhone, $19.99 on iPad, $49.99 on Mac. There's no 2Do account, so you set up sync yourself through Dropbox, iCloud or a CalDAV server. Every device is a separate purchase, the Mac license covers 18 months of updates, and there's no Windows, web or team version.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | iPhone 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. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Only 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. |
| Features | B | A 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. |
| Ease of use | C | No 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. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Mac, 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. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who 2Do is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- 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
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$9.99 one-time
To start. There is a free plan too
2Do has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately.
Only Android has a free version, and it never expires.
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.
The 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.
Trying it first
14-day free trial of 2Do Mac; Android's Pro features also run as a 14-day trial
Read from 2doapp.com on Oct 5, 2026.
Ways to pay less
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.
Stated on 2doapp.comOther 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.
Stated on 2doapp.comOther savings
20% off Mac license renewals
Renewing an existing 2Do Mac license, which adds another 18 months of updates, is discounted by 20%.
Stated on 2doapp.com
What the app costs elsewhere
Each country’s App Store price for the app, against $9.99 in the United States, in dollars at the day’s rate. The four cheapest and the four dearest of 11.
| Country | Price there | In dollars | Against the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $12.99 | $9.13 | 9% less |
| Philippines | ₱ 599.00 | $9.54 | about the same |
| Turkey | ₺499,99 | $10.17 | about the same |
| India | ₹ 999 | $10.33 | about the same |
| Germany | 9,99 € | $11.19 | 12% more |
| Brazil | R$ 59,90 | $11.97 | 20% more |
| South Africa | R199.99 | $12.10 | 21% more |
| United Kingdom | £9.99 | $13.21 | 32% more |
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: macOS, iOS and Android
Task manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android with no subscription. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, one-time purchase, Markdown, tasks, natural-language input, calendar.
A task grows into a checklist, then a project with sub-tasks.
- 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.
Where it runs
- macOS
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- Dropbox
- iCloud
- Apple Reminders
- Todoist
- Toodledo
- Fastmail
- Fruux
- Apple Shortcuts
2Do is made by Beehive Innovations, and has been around since 2009.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
48/123
Other to-do list apps it is graded above
2Do's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 48 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 43.
It stands best on features (B, above 81 of 123) and worst on free plan and trial (C, above 6).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 124 to-do list apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. 2Do’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 50 of 123
- CFree plan and trialAbove 6 of 123
- BFeaturesAbove 81 of 123
- CEase of useAbove 10 of 123
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 73 of 123
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of 2Do you could make: tasks, natural-language input, Markdown and calendar. What surrounds it you could not. The 5 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
It costs $9.99, paid once.
What you could make
- Tasks, natural-language input, Markdown and calendar: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Apps for macOS, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- It plugs into other products, Dropbox, iCloud and Apple Reminders among them.
- Hooks into the device itself: Shortcuts.
- Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. 2Do’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Things 3, OmniFocus, Todoist, GoodTask and TickTick
The 5 tools 2Do is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Things 3
Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase.
- 2Do has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only 2Do lists an Android app.
- 2.4GPA
OmniFocus
Free trial · from $74.99 one-time
Project-based task manager for Apple devices, with a web companion.
- 2Do has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only 2Do lists an Android app.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
- 2.8GPA
Todoist
Free plan · from $5/mo
Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry.
- Only Todoist lists a web app.
- Only Todoist lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
- 2.6GPA
GoodTask
Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
Task manager built on top of Apple Reminders and Calendar.
- 2Do has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only 2Do lists an Android app.
- 2Do also covers Markdown and natural-language input.
- 3.4GPA
TickTick
Free plan · from $49.99/yr
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in.
- Only TickTick lists a web app.
- Only TickTick lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
15
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is 2Do free?
2Do has a free plan. The Android app is a free, non-expiring download.
How much does 2Do cost?
2Do lists 4 plans. 2Do Android: $0.
What platforms does 2Do work on?
2Do is available on macOS, iOS and Android.
Does 2Do offer any discounts?
2Do publicly lists the following: 20% off for staff and students; Volume discounts from 2 Mac licenses; 20% off Mac license renewals.
Does 2Do have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. 2Do is listed for macOS, iOS and Android.
Does 2Do have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. 2Do is listed for macOS, iOS and Android.
Is 2Do open source?
2Do is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Does 2Do work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does 2Do integrate with?
2Do's listing names Dropbox, iCloud, Apple Reminders, Todoist, Toodledo, Fastmail, Fruux and Apple Shortcuts.
Does 2Do have a student discount?
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.
Does 2Do have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial of 2Do Mac; Android's Pro features also run as a 14-day trial.
Who makes 2Do?
2Do is made by Beehive Innovations. It dates from 2009.
What are the alternatives to 2Do?
The closest alternatives to 2Do in our directory are Things 3, OmniFocus, Todoist, GoodTask and TickTick.
How does 2Do compare with other to-do list apps?
2Do's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 48 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 43.
Could I make my own version of 2Do?
The plain part of 2Do you could make: tasks, natural-language input, Markdown and calendar.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from 2Do’s own pages on Oct 5, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from 2Do's own pages on 5 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-01-25.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Beehive Innovations. Prices change, so check 2doapp.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- 2Do, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/2do
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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