# Any.do vs Google Tasks

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.

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.

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.

Any.do ships an update every 3 weeks, Google Tasks weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Any.do | Google Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anydo-to-do-list-and-planner/id497328576/reviews) | **[4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-tasks-get-things-done/id1353634006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51K | **107K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#91** |
| Size | 333 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Any.DO](https://appshunter.io/developer/497328579) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Any.do

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anydo-to-do-list-and-planner/id497328576)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Any.do To Do List Pro - Time limited offer | $2.99 | per month |
| 50% Off Premium Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Plan - 40% off | $3.99 | per month |
| Any.do Premium - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Any.do Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 50% Off Premium Yearly Plan | $17.99 | per year |
| 50% Off Premium Yearly Plan | $22.99 | per year |
| Any.do To Do List Pro - Time limited offer | $26.99 | per year |
| Any.do Premium - 12 Months | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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

**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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and Google Tasks on October 25, 2026.

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