Comparison

Google Tasks vs Tidalist

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

Head to head
About

Google Tasks

Features
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See tasks from multiple Google accounts in one view, without switching accounts. Set location reminders for arrivals and departures, attach photos and documents, and manage subtasks. View and edit saved tasks even when you’re offline. Find what you need with Today, Scheduled, Starred, All, and Completed views. Organize lists with colors and icons, and pin the ones you use most. Create and edit tasks and lists, mark tasks complete, or reopen them. Set a time as well as a date, schedule repeating tasks, and get reminders when you arrive at or leave a place. Attach photos, documents, and scans to keep the information you need with each task. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Access tasks from Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets or the share sheet, and use Siri Shortcuts to open or complete tasks. Key features: - Location reminders for arrivals and departures - Photo, document, and scan attachments - View, create, edit, complete, and reorder subtasks - Offline access to view and edit saved tasks - All, Today, Scheduled, Starred, and Completed views - Create, rename, and delete Google Tasks lists - Create, edit, complete, reopen, and delete tasks - Notes, due times, stars, recurring tasks, and links in notes - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Share sheet, Home Screen Quick Actions, Shortcuts, and deep links - List colors, icons, pinning, ordering, and organization Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tidalist

Features
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Tidalist is a visual task management app designed specifically for people with ADHD. It helps you overcome time blindness, stay focused, and complete tasks with confidence — completely offline, no account needed. Why Tidalist? • Task Load (Tide) — See how heavy your open list feels with a calm water-level visual that eases as you finish tasks • Visual Progress — Countdown timers, a daily goal bar, and a week overview at a glance • Subtasks — Split big tasks into small, manageable steps • Recurring Tasks — Hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, plus quick built-in templates • Achievement System — Earn badges and track streaks for completing tasks • Calming Design — Soft teal palette and clear hierarchy to reduce visual stress • Offline First — All data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking. Core Features (Free) • Up to 20 active tasks • Priority levels (High / Medium / Low) and subtasks • Recurring: hourly / daily / weekly / monthly + 3 built-in quick templates • Task load tide visual, countdown timers, and daily goal progress • Achievement badges and streak statistics • Local notifications and reminders • Week overview with task density • Dark mode • 6 languages (English, 中文, 日本語, 한국어, Français, Español) Tidalist Pro — One-Time Purchase ($4.99) Unlock the full app forever. No subscriptions. • Unlimited tasks • Photo attachments • Custom recurring & template management • Data export / import (JSON backup) • Custom themes • Completion history & advanced statistics Privacy First — Truly Your data never leaves your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no analytics, no tracking.

Screenshots

Google Tasks4 screens
Tidalist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tidalist at 13.0 against Google Tasks's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Google Tasks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tidalist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Google Tasks versus Tidalist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle TasksTidalist
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIBRA K.K.鑫 金

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Google Tasks

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Plus Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Tidalist

One-time1
  • Tidalist Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Google Tasks free?
Google Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tidalist free?
Tidalist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Google Tasks or Tidalist have ads?
Neither Google Tasks nor Tidalist shows ads.

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