What does the Mac App Store subscription change mean for me?
This note is for customers using 2Do Mac from the Mac App Store.
2Do Mac on the Mac App Store is moving to a subscription. The change happens inside the app you already own: the existing Mac App Store app is being updated to the subscription model rather than replaced by a separate listing, so anyone who bought 2Do Mac there earlier will see the change in the app on their Mac. Your tasks, lists, and sync settings are unaffected, and nothing changes about how your data is stored or synced.
2Do has been around since 2009, and we've shipped free updates ever since, without once charging for an upgrade. To keep the app actively developed and improving, we need a sustainable way to fund ongoing work.
The Mac App Store has no way to sell optional paid upgrades, so a subscription is the route we are taking there, with billing and renewals handled by Apple. The subscription costs $3.99 / month or $34.99 / year in the US (the yearly plan saves around 27%), and prices in other countries and regions may differ. New subscribers get a 14-day free trial when Apple confirms they are eligible. No subscription starts until you choose a plan and confirm it with Apple. You can read more here.
Does My Subscription Include 2Do for Web?
Yes. An active 2Do for Mac subscription includes 2Do for Web at no extra charge. Qualifying complimentary Mac access also includes Web access until its end date. You do not need a second license from our store or a separate Web subscription. Create a code once through 2Do > Web Access… in an updated Mac build. After setup, the Mac refreshes access automatically when you open or return to it online. See Web Licensing for the access periods and connection help.
I bought 2Do Mac on the App Store recently. Do I need to subscribe now?
No. If you bought 2Do Mac from the Mac App Store between 4th October 2024 and the subscription change on 4th October 2026 (both dates in UTC), you have complimentary access to 2Do Mac until 00:00 UTC on 10th October 2027. This applies on every supported version of macOS, and the end date is the same on all your Macs. There is nothing to confirm now, and you are not charged.
When complimentary access ends, 2Do shows the monthly and yearly plans, and you choose whether to subscribe. Nothing is charged unless you choose a plan and confirm it with Apple. If you bought 2Do Mac before 4th October 2024, you can subscribe to either plan, with the 14-day free trial when Apple confirms you are eligible.
What if I don't want a subscription at all?
If you bought 2Do Mac from the Mac App Store before the subscription change, you don't need one. Contact us and we will issue you a 2Do Mac license key for the direct download, free of charge. It covers every version up to the last version 2 release, which is the last release before the subscription change.
That key is a direct license, so the direct licensing rules apply to it: it is perpetual, it never expires, and you can keep using the version it covers for as long as you like. Updates released after that point are not included, and renewing to receive them is optional.
Why does my free migration license cover 2.9.80 when the Mac App Store version is 2.9.92?
Versions 2.9.80 and 2.9.92 are functionally identical. The Mac App Store version number was increased only to include additional notices for existing users about the upcoming subscription change. Version 2.9.92 does not add features or fixes beyond those in 2.9.80.
The direct-download version covered by the free migration offer is 2.9.80, and the perpetual license we provide covers it. You can use that version without a subscription. You do not need a separate perpetual version 2.9.92 or a different license because of the higher Mac App Store version number.
Are 2Do for iPhone and 2Do for iPad also moving to a subscription?
No. 2Do for iPhone and 2Do for iPad each remain a one-time App Store purchase, with no current plans to change that. The iOS community is significantly larger, and we'd rather keep things steady there. This change applies only to 2Do on the Mac App Store.
Can I get a refund for a recent Mac App Store purchase?
You may be eligible for a refund directly from Apple. You can request one at reportaproblem.apple.com. Refunds for App Store purchases are handled entirely by Apple. If you run into any trouble with the request, feel free to contact us and we'll do our best to help.
Still have questions?
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