# Google Tasks vs Heirloom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heirloom at 100% against Google Tasks's 62%. Heirloom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Google Tasks's advantage is ratings volume (107K vs 1) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Heirloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Tasks has 107K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Google Tasks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Heirloom's.

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, Heirloom every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Tasks | Heirloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-tasks-get-things-done/id1353634006/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heirloom/id6746808960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% 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 | **#90** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Heirloom Ag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818607950) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Tasks

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

**Currently charting:** #90 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


### Heirloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heirloom/id6746808960)

Manage daily farm tasks, log harvests in real-time, and record field notes directly from your mobile device. This tool helps organize farm operations, replacing paper methods with digital efficiency. All information syncs to your main account for seamless farm management.

**Highlights:** Manage daily farm tasks, Log harvests in real-time, Capture field notes on the go, Digital farm organization, Seamless data syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Tasks free?

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

### Is Heirloom free?

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

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

Heirloom is rated higher. Google Tasks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while Heirloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Google Tasks or Heirloom have ads?

Neither Google Tasks nor Heirloom shows ads.

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

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, and Heirloom every 8 days. Most recently, Google Tasks was updated on September 28, 2026 and Heirloom on September 14, 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.*