# gTasks for Google Tasks vs Authenticator °

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator ° at 4.8 against gTasks for Google Tasks's 4.6. gTasks for Google Tasks's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 594). 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 Authenticator ° sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator ° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 594 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of gTasks for Google Tasks's written reviews are positive against 77% of Authenticator °'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, Authenticator ° every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | gTasks for Google Tasks | Authenticator ° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtasks-for-google-tasks/id428249408/reviews) | **[4.8 (594 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 594 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JulyApps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427694580) | [Bence Kaposzta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650069302) |

## 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


### Authenticator °

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396)

This app enhances your online security by generating time-sensitive passwords for two-factor and multi-factor authentication. It offers seamless data synchronization across devices, Apple Watch support, and robust encryption for your sensitive information.

**Highlights:** One-Time Passwords (OTP), Seamless Data Synchronization, Apple Watch Support, End-to-End Encryption, Import/Export Encrypted Backups, Auto-Lock & Biometric Authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Month | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year, 50% off | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Discounted | $22.99 | per year |
| 1 Year, 30% off | $27.99 | per year |
| 1 Year with initial offer | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Free Lifetime subscription | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime, intro offer | $0.29 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to install and use
- 🔒 Secure password management
- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 👍 Great user interface
- 🔒 Robust security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage security
- 🤔 Forced 5-star review before use
- 🤔 Unclear or confusing onboarding process

**Reported bugs**

- List of saved sites/accounts disappearing
- Trouble logging in or resetting password
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow renaming of accounts
- Add pop-up notifications like other authenticators
- Improve sync with desktop/laptop
- Provide more theme/customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is gTasks for Google Tasks free?

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

### Is Authenticator ° free?

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

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

Authenticator ° is rated higher. gTasks for Google Tasks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Authenticator ° averages 4.8 from 594 ratings.

### Do gTasks for Google Tasks or Authenticator ° have ads?

Neither gTasks for Google Tasks nor Authenticator ° shows ads.

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

gTasks for Google Tasks ships an update every 5 days, and Authenticator ° every 2 weeks. Most recently, gTasks for Google Tasks was updated on October 12, 2026 and Authenticator ° on October 7, 2026.

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