Comparison

Google Tasks vs HeyConnect

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

Head to head
About

Google Tasks

Manage your to-do lists and tasks from any device. Quickly capture new tasks, add details and subtasks, and set due dates with reminders. Integrates seamlessly with Gmail and Google Calendar for efficient workflow.

Highlights
  • Create and manage task lists
  • View, edit, and manage tasks on the go
  • Add details and subtasks
  • Create tasks directly from Gmail
  • Set due dates and receive notifications
  • Syncs across all devices
Currently charting
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Get more done with Google Tasks. Manage, capture, and edit your tasks from anywhere, at anytime, with to-dos that sync across all your devices. Integrations with Gmail and Google Calendar help you get tasks done—faster. Quickly capture tasks anywhere • Create task lists with your most important to-dos • View, edit, and manage tasks on the go, from any device • Manage tasks created in Gmail or Calendar on the web from your mobile device Add details and create subtasks • Break down your tasks to subtasks • Add details about the work you need to focus on • Edit details about any task as your work progresses View tasks created from emails • Create a task directly from an email in Gmail • View your tasks in the side panel of Gmail • Trace a task back to its source email Stay on track with due dates and notifications • Set a due date for every task to help you achieve your goals • Organize your tasks by date or prioritize using drag-and-drop • Receive due date notification reminders to keep your tasks on track Part of Google Workspace • Bring Google's suite of powerful, intelligent apps to your business • Leverage Google’s AI to bring data insights and analysis to every employee • Connect with your team seamlessly using one suite: Gmail, Tasks, Calendar & more Take control of your task management and install Google Tasks. Start managing your to-do list on the go with the Tasks planner app from Google.

About

HeyConnect

This app streamlines community organization and event planning, moving beyond chaotic group chats. It offers advanced tools for scheduling, communication, and decision-making, simplifying management for various groups and clubs.

Highlights
  • Advanced event scheduling
  • Group, event, and direct messaging
  • Smart notifications
  • Polls and availability management
  • Calendar integration
  • TidyHQ integration
Features
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HeyConnect: Connect, Coordinate, and Elevate Your Community! Ready to leave group chat chaos behind? HeyConnect is your all-in-one app for group coordination and event scheduling, designed to make organizing fun, easy, and efficient. Whether you're managing a sports team, hobby group, or social community, HeyConnect has you covered with tools to simplify your life. Key Features: Advanced event tools: Create recurring events, paid events, or set attendance limits. Manage waitlists for popular events with ease. Group, event, and direct messaging: Chat with your group, event attendees, or send direct messages. Share photos, videos, and documents to keep everyone in the loop. Smart notifications: Stay on top of things with intelligent alerts for event updates, RSVP reminders, payment alerts, and more. Polls and availability management: Make group decisions effortlessly with polls and track member availability. Captains can select participants for events with ease. Calendar integration: Add your events to your personal calendar with just a tap. New: TidyHQ Integration Take your community or club management to the next level by integrating HeyConnect with TidyHQ. With this integration, you can: Manage your club or organization with membership tools. Enable members to find each other in a directory, chat, create and manage groups, make announcements, and schedule events. Automatically sync groups and events created in TidyHQ with HeyConnect. No more lost details, endless scrolling through group chats, or juggling clunky apps and spreadsheets. HeyConnect simplifies organizing for sports teams, clubs, and social groups. With TidyHQ integration, it’s also the ultimate solution for managing your community or club. Download HeyConnect today and start building connections that matter!

Screenshots

Google Tasks4 screens
HeyConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

Google Tasks and HeyConnect both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of HeyConnect's written reviews are positive against 66% of Google Tasks's. HeyConnect also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). Google Tasks's advantage is ratings volume (108K vs 49) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Google Tasks against 4.8 for HeyConnect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Tasks has 108K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Google Tasks's written reviews are positive against 94% of HeyConnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, HeyConnect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Google Tasks versus HeyConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle TasksHeyConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (108K ratings) — better4.8 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews94.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings108K — better49
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#84 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleHeygroup LLC

Customer experience

Google Tasks

All ratings107,773 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews1,885 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral16.1%
Negative18.3%

HeyConnect

All ratings48 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%

User reviews

Google Tasks

From 108K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

HeyConnect

From 49 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🗓️ Excellent for event scheduling and calendar management
  • 🤝 Great for team and group organization
  • 💬 Seamless group messaging and communication
  • ✅ Efficient attendance tracking and RSVP

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 🔔 Overwhelming notifications
  • ⚠️ Login issues and getting locked out
  • 📱 Interface can be glitchy

Bugs and requests

Google Tasks

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Sorting and filtering options
  • Subtask management improvements

HeyConnect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App logs users out unexpectedly
  • Phone number login not working
  • Countless bugs and glitchy interface
  • Notifications for every member action

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve notification settings to prevent overload
  • Enhance login reliability

In-app purchases

None

Google Tasks

No in-app purchases

None

HeyConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Tasks free?
Google Tasks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HeyConnect free?
HeyConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Google Tasks or HeyConnect?
Google Tasks is rated higher. Google Tasks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 108K ratings, while HeyConnect averages 4.8 from 49 ratings.
Do Google Tasks or HeyConnect have ads?
Neither Google Tasks nor HeyConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Tasks or HeyConnect?
Google Tasks ships an update weekly, and HeyConnect fortnightly. Most recently, Google Tasks was updated on November 10, 2026 and HeyConnect on November 3, 2026.

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