Comparison

gTasks for Google Tasks vs Downshift

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

gTasks for Google Tasks

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
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SYNC your tasks with Google/Gmail and across your Mac, iPhone & iPad devices. Never liked your tasks app? You’ll love this one :) MAIN FEATURES ● Sync your tasks with Google Tasks. ● Sync tasks between your iPhone & iPad devices. ● View your tasks and calendar events in one place. ● Keep your tasks organized with subtasks. ● Location based reminders such as when you leave your office. ● Set repeating tasks such as “Pay bills” every month. ● Universal app, designed both for iPhone and iPad. GOOGLE TASKS ● Naturally integrating into Google Calendar. ● No permanent internet connection required. The app will sync updated tasks as soon as an internet connection is available. ● Your tasks are backed up. ● Manage your tasks conveniently on your home/office PC, and have them synced to your iPhone/iPad and vice versa. ● Share tasks with your colleagues. gTasks can be freely used up to 2 accounts, 2 lists per account and 7 tasks per list. gTasks allows you to manage and sync unlimited amount of tasks through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscriptions in the Account Settings after purchase. Terms of use: http://www.katans.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: http://www.katans.com/privacy-policy

About

Downshift

Features
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Downshift Focus helps you put your phone down and get back to what matters. Start a focus session with one simple gesture: place your phone face down. When you pick it up or flip it back over, your session ends. No complicated setup. No noisy productivity system. Just a quiet way to create a real break from your phone. Built for deep work, studying, reading, writing, creative work, and any moment when you want fewer distractions. How it works: • Flip your phone face down to start focusing • Pick it up or turn it over to end the session • Track your focus time with a clean, simple timer • Review your sessions, daily progress, and weekly stats • Use Lock Screen session timing to stay aware without opening the app Designed to stay out of your way: • Minimal, calm interface • No accounts • No ads • No unnecessary clutter • No data collection • Focus sessions are stored locally on your device Downshift Focus is not another app that asks for your attention. It helps you create distance from your phone, one focused session at a time. Turn your phone over. Turn your focus on.

Screenshots

gTasks for Google Tasks4 screens
Downshift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: gTasks for Google Tasks at Free against Downshift's $1.99. gTasks for Google Tasks also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Downshift's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On 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

gTasks for Google Tasks is free to download; Downshift costs $1.99 up front. gTasks for Google Tasks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Downshift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

gTasks for Google Tasks ships an update every 5 days, Downshift every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
gTasks for Google Tasks versus Downshift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergTasks for Google TasksDownshift
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulyApps LtdMENDIM ARIFAJ

Bugs and requests

gTasks for Google Tasks

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Downshift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

gTasks for Google Tasks

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Tasks$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited Tasks$5.991 Month
  • Unlimited Tasks$7.991 Year
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  • Unlimited Tasks$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlimited Tasks$2.99
  • Unlimited Tasks$5.99
None

Downshift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is gTasks for Google Tasks free?
gTasks for Google Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Downshift free?
Downshift costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do gTasks for Google Tasks or Downshift have ads?
Neither gTasks for Google Tasks nor Downshift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, gTasks for Google Tasks or Downshift?
gTasks for Google Tasks ships an update every 5 days, and Downshift every 10 days. Most recently, gTasks for Google Tasks was updated on October 12, 2026 and Downshift on October 2, 2026.

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