# Google Tasks vs myCircle

Google Tasks and myCircle both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of myCircle's written reviews are positive against 66% of Google Tasks's. myCircle also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Google Tasks's advantage is ratings volume (108K vs 3) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). 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.

myCircle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Tasks has 108K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Google Tasks's written reviews are positive against 100% of myCircle's.

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, myCircle every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Tasks | myCircle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-tasks-get-things-done/id1353634006/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycircle/id6738998722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [WOW Innovation Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783347455) |

## 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)

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

**Highlights:** Cross-device task synchronization, Create tasks from emails, Subtask creation, Due dates and notifications, Gmail and Google Calendar integration, 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


### myCircle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycircle/id6738998722)

Organize your professional contacts into customizable circles based on various criteria. This platform helps simplify networking and manage connections efficiently with identity verification to filter fake profiles.

**Highlights:** Organize contacts into customizable circles, Segment by industry, sector, location, job type, Filter by connection date/event, Identity verification for fake profile filtering, Authenticate validated accounts, Simplify professional networking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Tasks free?

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

### Is myCircle free?

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

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

myCircle is rated higher. Google Tasks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 108K ratings, while myCircle averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Google Tasks or myCircle have ads?

Neither Google Tasks nor myCircle shows ads.

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

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, and myCircle every 8 days. Most recently, Google Tasks was updated on November 4, 2026 and myCircle on October 30, 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.*