Comparison

Google Tasks vs Link to Windows

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

Head to head
About

Google Tasks

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
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

Link to Windows

Seamlessly integrate your iPhone with your Windows PC. Access calls, messages, notifications, and contacts directly from your computer. Easily share files between devices for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Make and receive calls
  • Manage phone notifications
  • Read and reply to text messages
  • View phone contacts
  • Share files between phone and PC
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You love your phone. So does your PC. Get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, connect your iPhone with the Phone Link Feature on your Windows PC. Enjoy these Phone Link features on your PC: • Make and receive calls • Manage your phone's notifications • Read and reply to text messages • View your phone contacts • Share files between your phone and PC Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, and a PC with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11. Not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS. By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686

Screenshots

Google Tasks4 screens
Link to Windows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Google Tasks at 4.8 against Link to Windows's 4.0. Google Tasks also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (107K vs 16K). Link to Windows's advantage is chart position (#13 vs #88). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Google Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Tasks has 107K ratings behind it against 16K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Google Tasks's written reviews are positive against 56% of Link to Windows's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, Link to Windows fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Google Tasks versus Link to Windows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle TasksLink to Windows
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (107K ratings) — better4.0 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews — better56.0% of reviews
Number of ratings107K — better16K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#88#13 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

Google Tasks

All ratings107,210 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews1,872 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral16.2%
Negative18.4%

Link to Windows

All ratings16,293 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews4,580 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral14.1%
Negative29.9%

User reviews

Google Tasks

From 107K 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

Link to Windows

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient text messaging from PC
  • 📱 Ability to see phone notifications on PC
  • 🔋 Battery level display on PC
  • 👍 Helpful for productivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
  • 🔀 Unreliable message syncing between devices
  • 🚫 Lack of group messaging support
  • 📷 Inability to send/receive media
  • 🔇 Poor call quality

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

Link to Windows

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Bluetooth interference with other devices
  • Inability to reconnect after device is out of range

Requested features

4 requests
  • Seamless call handling between phone and PC
  • Full message history sync
  • Support for media sharing
  • Group messaging functionality

In-app purchases

None

Google Tasks

No in-app purchases

None

Link to Windows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Tasks free?
Google Tasks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Link to Windows free?
Link to Windows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Google Tasks or Link to Windows?
Google Tasks is rated higher. Google Tasks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while Link to Windows averages 4.0 from 16K ratings.
Do Google Tasks or Link to Windows have ads?
Neither Google Tasks nor Link to Windows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Tasks or Link to Windows?
Google Tasks ships an update weekly, and Link to Windows fortnightly. Most recently, Google Tasks was updated on October 17, 2026 and Link to Windows on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, Google Tasks or Link to Windows?
Google Tasks currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and Link to Windows at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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