# Google Tasks vs Notion Calendar

Google Tasks and Notion Calendar both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Google Tasks's written reviews are positive against 39% of Notion Calendar's. Google Tasks also leads on ratings volume (107K vs 7.2K) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). Notion Calendar's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Notion Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Tasks has 107K ratings behind it against 7.2K, 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 39% of Notion Calendar's.

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, Notion Calendar every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Tasks | Notion Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-tasks-get-things-done/id1353634006/reviews)** | [4.7 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notion-calendar/id1607562761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 7.2K |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 38.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Notion Labs, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232780280) |

## 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


### Notion Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notion-calendar/id1607562761)

Manage your schedule and events with a unified view across multiple calendars. Integrate with your Notion workspace to link documents and projects directly to your events. Offers customizable widgets for quick access to upcoming appointments and event details.

**Highlights:** Deep Google Calendar integration, Connect Notion docs and projects, Multiple time zone support, Unified calendar view, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Available in 12 languages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 👍 Great integration with Notion
- 👍 Helpful widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited calendar views (only 3-day)
- 🔍 No iPad support
- 🔍 Only supports Google Calendar integration
- 🔍 Unreliable syncing and updating

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to add events
- Syncing issues causing events to disappear or display incorrectly
- Time zone issues leading to incorrect event times
- Widgets not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Add monthly and weekly calendar views
- Integrate with more calendar providers (Microsoft, Apple, etc.)
- Improve iPad compatibility and optimize for larger screens
- Add task management and to-do list functionality
- Enhance customization options (colors, themes, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Tasks free?

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

### Is Notion Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Tasks or Notion Calendar?

Google Tasks is rated higher. Google Tasks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while Notion Calendar averages 4.7 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Google Tasks or Notion Calendar have ads?

Neither Google Tasks nor Notion Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Tasks or Notion Calendar?

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, and Notion Calendar every 11 days. Most recently, Google Tasks was updated on September 24, 2026 and Notion Calendar on September 24, 2026.

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