Comparison

Google Tasks vs Mango Display

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

Mango Display

Features
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Turn your iPad into a family calendar and home command center, or use Mango Display to manage customizable screens on compatible tablets and smart TVs. Bring your family’s calendars, chores, to-dos, meal plans, photos, weather and more together in one place. Keep everyone on the same page without buying dedicated calendar hardware. Set up your display, choose the information your family needs, and create a layout that works in your kitchen, hallway, home office or living room. FAMILY CALENDAR Combine Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Apple iCal, Cozi and other ICS calendars in monthly, weekly, schedule and list views. Color-coded events make it easy to see school, work, appointments and activities at a glance. CHORES, ROUTINES & REWARDS Create chores for each family member, organize morning and after-school routines, track points and let kids work toward rewards. Family members can mark chores complete directly on screen. TO-DOS & TASKS Bring Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do and Todoist onto your shared display. Keep reminders, shopping lists and everyday tasks visible where the whole household can see them. MEAL PLANNING Show the week's meals and dish images on your kitchen screen. Everyone can answer "What's for dinner?" with a glance. PHOTOS, WEATHER & MORE Display family photos from Google Photos or shared Apple iCloud albums alongside weather, clocks, countdowns, news, notes and custom backgrounds. BUILD YOUR OWN FAMILY HUB - Arrange widgets with a drag-and-drop editor - Create multiple pages and rotate them automatically - Use portrait or landscape orientation - Schedule layouts for different times of day - Set Night Mode for sleep-friendly hours - Update your displays remotely - Run a full-screen display on your iPad A Mango Display account and internet connection are required. Feature availability varies by plan, device and connected service. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mangodisplay.com/mango-display-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Google Tasks4 screens
Mango Display4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Tasks at none against Mango Display's 6. Google Tasks also leads on chart position (#79 vs unranked). Mango Display's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Mango Display sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Google Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Google Tasks versus Mango Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle TasksMango Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (107K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings107K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#79 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleChakra Group Inc

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

Mango Display

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Tasks

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Mango Display

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Business Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Enterprise Monthly1 Month trial$49.001 Month
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  • Pro Yearly1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Business Yearly1 Month trial$199.001 Year
  • Enterprise Yearly1 Month trial$499.001 Year

Questions

Is Google Tasks free?
Google Tasks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mango Display free?
Mango Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Google Tasks or Mango Display have ads?
Neither Google Tasks nor Mango Display shows ads.

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