# Google Tasks vs Tasks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Tasks at none against Tasks's 1. Google Tasks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (107K vs 54). Tasks's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tasks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Google Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Tasks has 107K ratings behind it against 54, 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 57% of Tasks's.

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, Tasks every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Tasks | Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-tasks-get-things-done/id1353634006/reviews)** | [4.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-create-live-activities/id1643213477/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) |

## 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


### Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-create-live-activities/id1643213477)

Personalize your lock screen and Dynamic Island with to-do lists. Customize appearance and hide tasks as needed. Track progress with a 12-hour timer for up to 5 tasks.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen task display, Dynamic Island integration, Customizable appearance, Hide tasks option, 12-hour timer, Up to 5 tasks

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tasks Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Tasks free?

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

### Is Tasks free?

Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Google Tasks is rated higher. Google Tasks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while Tasks averages 4.4 from 54 ratings.

### Do Google Tasks or Tasks have ads?

Neither Google Tasks nor Tasks shows ads.

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

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, and Tasks every 2 days. Most recently, Google Tasks was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tasks on September 3, 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.*