# Google Tasks vs DisplayNote App

The clearest difference is rating: Google Tasks at 4.8 against DisplayNote App's 2.1. Google Tasks also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (107K vs 21). DisplayNote App's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Google Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Tasks has 107K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Google Tasks's written reviews are positive against 50% of DisplayNote App's.

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, DisplayNote App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Tasks | DisplayNote App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-tasks-get-things-done/id1353634006/reviews)** | [2.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/displaynote-app/id1450159592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [DisplayNote Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/540711786) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Tasks

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

**Currently charting:** #84 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


### DisplayNote App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/displaynote-app/id1450159592)

Wirelessly share your iOS device's screen or content to a room display. Follow and annotate presentations, or share files, videos, and links with others. Control video playback directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen sharing, Content sharing with attendees, Follow and annotate presentations, Video playback control, File sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Tasks free?

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

### Is DisplayNote App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Tasks or DisplayNote App?

Google Tasks is rated higher. Google Tasks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while DisplayNote App averages 2.1 from 21 ratings.

### Do Google Tasks or DisplayNote App have ads?

Neither Google Tasks nor DisplayNote App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Tasks or DisplayNote App?

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, and DisplayNote App every 2 months. Most recently, Google Tasks was updated on September 30, 2026 and DisplayNote App on June 4, 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.*