# Google Tasks vs Mago

Google Tasks and Mago both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Mago's written reviews are positive against 63% of Google Tasks's. Mago also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Google Tasks's advantage is ratings volume (107K vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Google Tasks against 4.7 for Mago. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Tasks has 107K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Google Tasks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mago's.

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, Mago every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Tasks | Mago |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-tasks-get-things-done/id1353634006/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mago/id1408732971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Re Mago Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247888607) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-tasks-get-things-done/id1353634006)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you manage and organize your to-do lists from any device. Quickly capture tasks, break them down into subtasks, and set due dates with notifications. Integrations with Gmail and Google Calendar streamline your workflow.

**Highlights:** Cross-device task synchronization, Quick task capture, Subtask creation, Gmail and Calendar integration, Due dates and notifications, Drag-and-drop prioritization

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Integrates well with Google Calendar
- 🚀 Simplistic and clean UI
- 👍 Helpful for organization and productivity
- 👍 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Inability to reorder lists
- 🔍 Inconsistent sync between mobile and desktop

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring tasks not appearing correctly
- Completed tasks not syncing properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Issues with task reordering and rescheduling

**Requested features**

- Ability to share task lists with others
- Option to set task duration/time block
- Recurring tasks with more flexibility
- Better integration with Google Calendar and Reminders
- Customizable notifications and reminders


### Mago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mago/id1408732971)

Control a Mago Room remotely by scanning a QR code. Join meetings via invitation or pin code, and collaborate in real-time by drawing and adding notes. Meeting recaps are automatically saved and shareable.

**Highlights:** Remote Mago Room control, Join meetings via QR code or pin, Real-time collaboration, Draw and add notes, Live syncing with participants, Automatic meeting recap saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Tasks free?

Google Tasks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mago free?

Mago is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Google Tasks or Mago?

Google Tasks is rated higher. Google Tasks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while Mago averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Google Tasks or Mago have ads?

Neither Google Tasks nor Mago shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Tasks or Mago?

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, and Mago every 2 weeks. Most recently, Google Tasks was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mago on June 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*