Comparison

Google Tasks vs Krin

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

Krin

Features
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Snap a photo of any assignment. Krin reads it, sorts your week, and shows you what to do next. Built for the school brain that has 47 tabs open — track homework across whiteboards, Google Classroom, group chats, and everywhere in between. Free forever. 30 days of premium free at signup — no credit card required. Terms of Use: https://www.krinapp.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Google Tasks4 screens
Krin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Tasks at none against Krin's 2. Google Tasks also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Krin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Google Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Tasks ships an update weekly, Krin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Google Tasks versus Krin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle TasksKrin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (107K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings107K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#87 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB71 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGoogleHayk Dallakyan

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

Krin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Tasks

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Krin

Subscriptions2
  • Krin Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Krin Premium (Yearly)1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Google Tasks free?
Google Tasks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Krin free?
Krin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Google Tasks or Krin have ads?
Neither Google Tasks nor Krin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Tasks or Krin?
Google Tasks ships an update weekly, and Krin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Tasks was updated on September 25, 2026 and Krin on August 18, 2026.

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