# gTasks for Google Tasks vs Taskboard

The clearest difference is update cadence: gTasks for Google Tasks at every 5 days against Taskboard's every 2 months. gTasks for Google Tasks also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 46). Taskboard's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. gTasks for Google Tasks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Taskboard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

gTasks for Google Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: gTasks for Google Tasks has 2.8K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of gTasks for Google Tasks's written reviews are positive against 87% of Taskboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

gTasks for Google Tasks ships an update every 5 days, Taskboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | gTasks for Google Tasks | Taskboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtasks-for-google-tasks/id428249408/reviews)** | [4.2 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskboard-visual-organizer-lists-task-manager-and-scheduling/id486502241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JulyApps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427694580) | [Steven Romej](https://appshunter.io/developer/304074939) |

## What reviewers say

### gTasks for Google Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtasks-for-google-tasks/id428249408)

Manage your to-do lists and tasks by syncing them with Google Tasks and across your Apple devices. Organize tasks with subtasks, set location-based and repeating reminders, and view tasks alongside calendar events. Share tasks with colleagues for seamless collaboration.

**Highlights:** Sync with Google Tasks, Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac), View tasks and calendar events together, Subtasks for organization, Location-based reminders, Repeating tasks, Task sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Tasks | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Tasks | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Tasks | $7.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Tasks | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Tasks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Tasks | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless Google Tasks sync
- 📝 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🗓️ Helpful for organizing tasks and projects
- 🔔 Effective reminders and notifications
- 🔗 Good integration with other Google services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model can be costly
- 🔍 Lacking advanced search and filtering options
- 🔋 Potential battery drain issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🐛 Occasional sync and stability problems

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks not syncing properly across devices
- Notifications not always working as expected
- Occasional app crashes or freezes
- Subtasks not always displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import/export task lists
- Improve Apple Watch integration and complications
- Implement more customization options for lists and tasks
- Integrate with more third-party apps and services
- Provide better support and communication from developers


### Taskboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskboard-visual-organizer-lists-task-manager-and-scheduling/id486502241)

Organize your tasks and projects with a visual drag-and-drop interface. Create unlimited lists, move items between them, and get a clear overview of your progress. Customize with colors and backgrounds to suit your workflow.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop organization, Unlimited lists, Visual overview of tasks, Add notes and due dates, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Color-coded labels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Projects | $2.99 | one-time |
| Projects + Colors | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is gTasks for Google Tasks free?

gTasks for Google Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Taskboard free?

Taskboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, gTasks for Google Tasks or Taskboard?

gTasks for Google Tasks is rated higher. gTasks for Google Tasks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Taskboard averages 4.2 from 46 ratings.

### Do gTasks for Google Tasks or Taskboard have ads?

Neither gTasks for Google Tasks nor Taskboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, gTasks for Google Tasks or Taskboard?

gTasks for Google Tasks ships an update every 5 days, and Taskboard every 2 months. Most recently, gTasks for Google Tasks was updated on October 1, 2026 and Taskboard on June 9, 2026.

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