Comparison

Any.do vs Google Tasks

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

Head to head
About

Any.do

Organize your life with a comprehensive task list, calendar, and reminder app. Seamlessly sync across devices, set location-based or recurring reminders, and collaborate on shared lists. Boost productivity with intuitive task management and daily planning features.

Highlights
  • Seamless cross-device syncing
  • Location-based and recurring reminders
  • Shared lists and task assignment
  • Daily planner and calendar view
  • Voice entry for tasks
  • File attachments to tasks
Features
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Join over 50 million people who rely on Any.do to organize their life, work and get more done. "IT'S A MUST HAVE APP" (NYTimes, WSJ, USA Today & Lifehacker). It's the perfect combo of a task list, calendar, planner & reminders all-in-one app. THE #1 TO DO LIST & TASK LIST SYNCS SEAMLESSLY between your mobile, desktop, web, and tablet. Keeps all your to do list, tasks, reminders, calendar & agenda always in sync so you’ll never forget a thing GET REMINDERS for a scheduled time, when you reach a particular location or set recurring reminders so you never miss a thing WORK TOGETHER with shared lists and assigned tasks to collaborate and get more done, with anyone. Widget with simple and powerful features to keep your to do list and calendar events always at hand SIMPLE & POWERFUL CALENDAR OUTLOOK EASILY VIEW your events and to-do list & Tasks for the day, week & month SYNC SEAMLESSLY in real-time with your phone’s calendar, google calendar, Facebook events, outlook calendar, or any other calendar so you don’t forget an important event ALL-IN-ONE APP FOR GETTING THINGS DONE To easily create reminders we added voice entry so you can just speak your mind and we’ll add it to your to do list. For better task management flow we added a calendar integration to keep your agenda always up to date. To enhance your productivity we added cross-platform support for recurring reminders, location reminders, sub-tasks, notes & file attachments. To keep your to-do list always up to date, we’ve added a one-of-a-kind daily planner. TO DO LIST, CALENDAR & REMINDERS MADE SIMPLE Any.do was designed to keep you on top of your to do list and calendar with no hassle. Thanks to the intuitive drag and drop of tasks, swiping to mark to-do's as complete, and shaking your device to remove completed from your to do list - you can keep yourself organized and enjoy every minute of it. POWERFUL TASK LIST MANAGEMENT Looking for more? Add a to do list item straight from your email inbox by forwarding do@any.do. Attach files from your computer, Dropbox, or Google Drive to your tasks. LIFE ORGANIZER & DAILY PLANNER Any.do is a to do list, a calendar, an inbox, a notepad, a checklist, task list, a board for post its or sticky notes, a project management tool, a reminders app, a daily planner, a family organizer, and overall the simplest and most useful productivity tool you will ever have. SHARE LISTS & ASSIGN TASKS To plan & organize projects has never been easier. Now you can share lists between family members, assign tasks to each other, chat and much more. Any.do will help you and the people around you stay in-sync and get reminders so that you can focus on what really matters, knowing you had a productive day and crossed off your to do list GROCERY LIST & SHOPPING LIST Any.do task list is also great for shopping at the grocery store. Right there on your to do list is a handy shopping list option that you can share with others. Forgot to buy post-it notes? Want reminders? Simply create a list on Any.do, share it with your loved ones and see them adding their shopping items in real-time. You won’t believe how you’ve done shopping or grocery lists before Auto-Renewable subscription payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged at the cost of the subscription plan you chose: $9.99 - monthly plan $26.99 - 6 months plan $59.99 - 12 months plan with 7 days trial (50% OFF) You can manage and cancel the auto-renew subscription at any time from the account settings on iTunes (post-purchase), but we are unable to issue refunds for any pay periods that have already been billed. *Please note we do not support Family Sharing at the moment.* Terms: www.any.do/legal/app-license-agreement Privacy: www.any.do/legal/privacy-policy

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.

Screenshots

Any.do4 screens
Google Tasks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Tasks at none against Any.do's 11. Google Tasks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Any.do's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating and ratings volume 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. Any.do sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Google Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51K and 107K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Any.do's written reviews are positive against 66% of Google Tasks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Any.do ships an update every 3 weeks, Google Tasks weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Any.do versus Google Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAny.doGoogle Tasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (51K ratings)4.8 (107K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews65.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51K107K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#87 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size333 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAny.DOGoogle LLC

Customer experience

Any.do

All ratings50,550 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews593 reviews
Positive49.7%
Neutral11.0%
Negative39.3%

Google Tasks

All ratings107,387 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews1,880 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral16.1%
Negative18.4%

User reviews

Any.do

From 51K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient task management
  • 📅 Seamless calendar integration
  • 💡 Useful reminder features
  • 📝 Intuitive interface
  • 🔄 Automatic task rollover

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sync issues and data loss
  • 🔀 Confusing UI changes
  • 💰 Overpriced subscription
  • ⏱️ Slow performance
  • 🗓️ Lacking advanced calendar features

Google Tasks

From 107K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Integrates well with Google Calendar
  • 🚀 Simplistic and clean UI
  • 👍 Helpful for organization and productivity
  • 👍 Syncs across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🔍 Inability to reorder lists
  • 🔍 Inconsistent sync between mobile and desktop

Bugs and requests

Any.do

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tasks disappearing or changing due dates unexpectedly
  • Calendar not syncing properly across devices
  • Inability to edit or remove shared tasks
  • App freezing or crashing on launch

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to move tasks to different dates with ease
  • Option to disable automatic reminders
  • Customizable task views (e.g. checkboxes instead of strikethrough)
  • Improved desktop/web app experience
  • Better integration with other productivity apps and services

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

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Any.do

Subscriptions9
  • Any.do To Do List Pro - Time limited offer$2.991 Month
  • 50% Off Premium Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Plan - 40% off$3.991 Month
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  • Any.do Premium - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Any.do Premium - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • 50% Off Premium Yearly Plan$17.991 Year
  • 50% Off Premium Yearly Plan$22.991 Year
  • Any.do To Do List Pro - Time limited offer$26.991 Year
  • Any.do Premium - 12 Months7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
None

Google Tasks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Any.do free?
Any.do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Google Tasks free?
Google Tasks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Any.do or Google Tasks?
Google Tasks is rated higher. Any.do averages 4.6 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Google Tasks averages 4.8 from 107K ratings.
Do Any.do or Google Tasks have ads?
Any.do shows ads; Google Tasks does not.
Which is updated more often, Any.do or Google Tasks?
Any.do ships an update every 3 weeks, and Google Tasks weekly. Most recently, Any.do was updated on October 24, 2026 and Google Tasks on October 24, 2026.

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