# Google Tasks vs Link to Windows

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 17K). Link to Windows's advantage is chart position (#16 vs #85). 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Tasks has 107K ratings behind it against 17K, 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.

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, Link to Windows fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Tasks | Link to Windows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-tasks-get-things-done/id1353634006/reviews)** | [4.0 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-to-windows/id6443686328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 17K |
| Positive reviews | **65.5% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #85 | **#16** |
| Size | 168 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Tasks

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

**Currently charting:** #85 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


### Link to Windows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-to-windows/id6443686328)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Productivity, #115 Top Free (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 17K 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 22, 2026 and Link to Windows on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Tasks or Link to Windows?

Google Tasks currently peaks at #85 in the App Store charts, and Link to Windows at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*