# Google Tasks vs Life Planner by BarretOps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Tasks at none against Life Planner by BarretOps's 1. Google Tasks also leads on ratings volume (108K vs 3) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). Life Planner by BarretOps's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Life Planner by BarretOps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Google Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Life Planner by BarretOps 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 Life Planner by BarretOps's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Tasks | Life Planner by BarretOps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/life-planner-by-barretops/id6798571976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Barret Wilde](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798571978) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Tasks

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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

**Highlights:** Create and manage task lists, View, edit, and manage tasks on the go, Add details and subtasks, Create tasks directly from Gmail, Set due dates and receive notifications, Syncs across all devices

**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


### Life Planner by BarretOps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-planner-by-barretops/id6798571976)

This app consolidates your to-do lists, notes, reminders, shopping lists, bills, and budget into a single interface. Simply type or speak your thoughts, and the app intelligently organizes and files them for you, eliminating the need for multiple productivity applications.

**Highlights:** Unified input for all tasks, Intelligent organization and filing, Voice input support, Integrated budgeting and bill tracking, Offline functionality, Privacy-focused local storage

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Tasks free?

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

### Is Life Planner by BarretOps free?

Life Planner by BarretOps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Tasks or Life Planner by BarretOps?

Life Planner by BarretOps is rated higher. Google Tasks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 108K ratings, while Life Planner by BarretOps averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Google Tasks or Life Planner by BarretOps have ads?

Neither Google Tasks nor Life Planner by BarretOps shows ads.

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