# Calendars vs gTasks Pro for Google Tasks

The clearest difference is price: Calendars at Free against gTasks Pro for Google Tasks's $19.99. Calendars also leads on ratings volume (122K vs 1.2K) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). gTasks Pro for Google Tasks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and review sentiment (89% vs 56%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Calendars is free to download; gTasks Pro for Google Tasks costs $19.99 up front. Calendars sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. gTasks Pro for Google Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calendars against 4.6 for gTasks Pro for Google Tasks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 122K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Calendars's written reviews are positive against 89% of gTasks Pro for Google Tasks's.

Calendars ships an update weekly, gTasks Pro for Google Tasks every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendars | gTasks Pro for Google Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtasks-pro-for-google-tasks/id672241079/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 412 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [JulyApps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427694580) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Productivity, #142 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app combines a calendar, task manager, daily planner, and habit tracker. It helps users plan their day, build habits, boost productivity, and stay organized with seamless syncing across all Apple devices. Features include event creation, to-do list management, natural language input, and integration with popular meeting platforms.

**Highlights:** Calendar, task, and habit management, Daily, weekly, and monthly views, Natural language event creation, To-do list organization, Cross-device syncing, Meeting platform integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendars PRO 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Calendars by Readdle: Interesting Calendars | $3.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $21.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO Lifetime | Free | one-time |
| Invites & Attendees Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smart Input Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Interesting Calendars | $5.99 | one-time |
| My schedule planner, Organizer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Reminders & Calendars | $19.99 | one-time |
| Recurring Events | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent calendar app
- 👍 Easy to use and organize
- 🎨 Helpful color-coding
- 📆 Seamless integration with other calendars
- 🗓️ Detailed monthly/weekly views

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and data loss
- 💰 Concerns over subscription model
- 🕰️ Cumbersome date/time selection process
- 🔍 Limited location search functionality
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing events and appointments
- Upgrade process causing data loss
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Recurring events for free users
- Customizable widgets and app icons
- Ability to archive/restore past events
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Shared calendars and family management


### gTasks Pro for Google Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtasks-pro-for-google-tasks/id672241079)

Manage your to-do lists seamlessly across all your Apple devices. This app synchronizes with Google Tasks, allowing you to view tasks and calendar events together. Organize with subtasks, set location-based and repeating reminders, and share tasks with others.

**Highlights:** Syncs with Google Tasks, Cross-device sync (iPhone/iPad), View tasks and calendar events, Subtask organization, Location-based reminders, Repeating tasks, Task sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📆 Integrates with Google Calendar
- 🔄 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🗒️ Useful for task management
- 🔔 Helpful reminders and alerts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues and data loss
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🗓️ Missing calendar view
- 🔒 Weak security (no biometrics)
- 📤 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring tasks not working as expected
- Location-based reminders not functioning properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Inconsistent syncing between platforms

**Requested features**

- Add photo/file attachments to tasks
- Introduce dark mode
- Improve task sorting and filtering
- Integrate with more third-party apps
- Provide better backup and restore options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendars free?

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

### Is gTasks Pro for Google Tasks free?

gTasks Pro for Google Tasks costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Calendars is rated higher. Calendars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while gTasks Pro for Google Tasks averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Calendars or gTasks Pro for Google Tasks have ads?

Neither Calendars nor gTasks Pro for Google Tasks shows ads.

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

Calendars ships an update weekly, and gTasks Pro for Google Tasks every 4 days. Most recently, Calendars was updated on October 25, 2026 and gTasks Pro for Google Tasks on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*