Comparison

GoodTask vs Mindlist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GoodTask

This app enhances your existing reminders and calendars by bringing to-do lists, schedules, and projects together. It offers flexible views, smart lists, and quick actions to help you plan your day, find what needs attention, and organize your work efficiently.

Highlights
  • Integrates with Apple Reminders and Calendar
  • Smart Lists for task organization
  • Flexible list, day, week, and month views
  • Kanban-style boards and Matrix View
  • Quick Actions for task management
  • Subtasks and recurring task simplification
  • Widgets and Live Activities support
Features
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Plan your day with the reminders and calendars you already use. GoodTask builds on Apple Reminders and Calendar, bringing your to-do lists, schedule and projects together. "a masterful blend of power-user task management features and the inherent simplicity of Reminders." - Federico Viticci, MacStories, on GoodTask for iOS (2018) Start with a simple checklist. Add Smart Lists, flexible views and Quick Actions as your needs grow. Use iCloud to keep your reminders and calendar events in sync across devices. PLAN A DAY THAT WORKS Choose what to work on in Today Page without changing your tasks' due dates. See your calendar events alongside your plan, then use Next Page to focus on one task or subtask at a time. Set a focus timer and look back on completed work and daily notes in Reports. FIND WHAT NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION Create Smart Lists that bring together tasks from different lists. Filter by dates, priorities, tags and more to see what matters now: overdue work, errands or the next steps in a project. Update a task wherever you find it, and the change stays with the original reminder. SEE YOUR WORK YOUR WAY Switch between list, day, week and month views. Organize tasks in kanban-style boards by date, priority, list or tag. Use Matrix View to compare priorities in four customizable quadrants, or Project View to follow tasks and events across dates. SPEND LESS TIME ORGANIZING Capture tasks with presets and text snippets. Customize Quick Actions to reschedule work, change priorities, move tasks between lists or add tags. Make changes to several tasks at once with bulk actions. SIMPLIFY RECURRING WORK Break tasks into subtasks, set flexible repeating schedules and save reusable Templates for routines such as a weekly review or packing for a trip. KEEP YOUR PLAN CLOSE Personalize colors, fonts and task displays. On iPhone and iPad, use widgets to keep your lists in sight. On supported iPhones, follow a focus session with Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. The Apple Watch companion lets you check tasks and add new ones from your wrist when used with an iPhone. RECOGNITION GoodTask for iOS was named Federico Viticci's App of the Year in MacStories Selects 2018 and featured in the App Store's Apps We Love. FULL ACCESS Try GoodTask for 14 days without starting a subscription. To continue afterward, choose the one-time Unlock Everything in-app purchase or the optional GoodTask Supporter subscription. The Mac app is sold separately. ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS - GoodTask Supporter is an optional auto-renewing subscription with a one-year term. It provides full access while active and supports continued development. - The subscription price is shown before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, at the applicable annual subscription price. - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings after purchase. Learn more: https://goodtaskapp.com Support: contact@hahaint.com Terms of Use: https://hahaint.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://hahaint.com/privacy.html

About

Mindlist

This app helps you manage your daily schedule and tasks with a minimalist interface. It offers features like reminders, calendar visualization, and customizable task lists to boost productivity without distractions.

Highlights
  • No ads
  • Customizable task lists
  • Reminders for appointments
  • Calendar visualization
  • Simple and fast task entry
  • Dark mode
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Mindlist is a simple, beautiful, and powerful to-do list app designed to help you stay focused, organized, and in control of your day. Plan your tasks, manage your schedule, create checklists, set reminders, and organize everything that matters — without unnecessary complexity. Whether you are managing work, study, errands, personal goals, chores, or daily routines, Mindlist gives you a calm and minimal space to keep everything clear. No complicated setup. No clutter. No ads. Just your tasks, your plans, and a simple way to get things done. Mindlist is built for everyday productivity. Add a task in seconds, set a date, create a reminder, organize your lists, and see what needs your attention. The app is fast, intuitive, and easy to use from the first launch. KEY FEATURES • Minimalist design A clean, distraction-free interface that helps you focus on what matters. • iCloud sync Keep your tasks, lists, reminders, and plans in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • No ads Stay focused without distractions, pop-ups, or intrusive advertising. • Smart reminders Never miss important tasks, meetings, appointments, deadlines, or daily routines. • Calendar planning View your schedule clearly and plan your day, week, and upcoming tasks with ease. Recurring tasks are now shown directly in Calendar, so your routines are easier to see and manage. • Recurring tasks Create repeating tasks for habits, routines, chores, bills, workouts, study sessions, and more. Set an end date for recurring tasks when a routine or plan should not repeat forever. • Custom task lists Personalize your lists with colors, icons, and display options that match the way you work. • Simple and fast task creation Quickly add tasks, set dates, enable reminders, and organize your plan in just a few taps. • Organized lists Drag, reorder, and arrange your lists so everything stays exactly where you need it. Mindlist is perfect for: • Daily to-do lists • Work tasks • Study and homework planning • Personal goals • Shopping lists • Chores and home organization • Habit tracking • Appointments and deadlines • Simple project planning • Family and personal routines Mindlist is free to use, with optional Premium features available for users who want to unlock even more functionality. Premium is a one-time purchase, giving you lifetime access to all premium features. Download Mindlist today and turn your plans into progress — one task at a time.

Screenshots

GoodTask4 screens
Mindlist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GoodTask at every 4 days against Mindlist's fortnightly. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GoodTask sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Mindlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GoodTask against 4.7 for Mindlist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of GoodTask's written reviews are positive against 76% of Mindlist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoodTask ships an update every 4 days, Mindlist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GoodTask versus Mindlist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodTaskMindlist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings)4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews76.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K — better1.6K
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhaha InteractiveNova Ocean

Customer experience

GoodTask

All ratings2,035 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews538 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative19.0%

Mindlist

All ratings1,618 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative13.5%

User reviews

GoodTask

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Essential app
  • 👍 Integrates well with Apple ecosystem
  • 👍 Customizable and flexible
  • 👍 Comprehensive feature set
  • 👍 Affordable one-time purchase

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Stability issues (crashes, freezes, sync problems)
  • 🤔 Steep learning curve and complex UI
  • 💰 Expensive for some users
  • 🤔 Paywall blocks access to key features
  • 🤔 Confusing upgrade/purchase model

Mindlist

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Useful with friendly design
  • 👍 Clear and simple way to make to-do lists
  • 👍 Customizable
  • 👍 Syncs across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with tasks disappearing or not being saved
  • 🐛 Bugs with repeating tasks and calendar integration
  • 🔒 Concerns about data storage and syncing
  • 🔒 Lack of account/login system
  • 🔒 Limited customization options in free version

Bugs and requests

GoodTask

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Reminders disappearing or not syncing properly
  • Widgets not working as expected
  • Notifications not working reliably
  • Inconsistent behavior when completing tasks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Automatic date and time parsing
  • Ability to add calendar events
  • Folders or hierarchical organization
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • Browser/desktop access

Mindlist

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tasks disappearing or not being saved
  • Repeating tasks not functioning properly
  • Calendar integration issues
  • Syncing problems between devices
  • Unexpected app behavior after updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add shortcuts for Mac version
  • Implement subtasks and task filtering
  • Improve calendar integration and timeline view
  • Add ability to move tasks between lists
  • Implement Apple Watch support
Show 5 more
  • Provide more customization options
  • Add Siri integration
  • Improve syncing between devices
  • Implement automatic task reminders
  • Add ability to create recurring tasks with flexible schedules

In-app purchases

5 purchases

GoodTask

Subscriptions1
  • GoodTask Supporter$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Support Once$9.99
  • Unlock Everything$19.99
  • Extra Support$24.99
Show 1 more
  • Premium Support$49.99
1 purchases

Mindlist

One-time1
  • Buy Premium$5.99

Questions

Is GoodTask free?
GoodTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mindlist free?
Mindlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GoodTask or Mindlist?
Mindlist is rated higher. GoodTask averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Mindlist averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.
Do GoodTask or Mindlist have ads?
Neither GoodTask nor Mindlist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoodTask or Mindlist?
GoodTask ships an update every 4 days, and Mindlist fortnightly. Most recently, GoodTask was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mindlist on November 7, 2026.

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