Comparison

Google Tasks vs TimeBlock

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

TimeBlock

Features
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Turn time into something you can see. TimeBlock is a minimalist visual planner designed for ADHD minds. Your day runs from 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM the next day and is divided into clear 15-minute blocks. Touch, hold, and drag to choose a period, then add a plan without wrestling with a complicated form. MAKE TIME VISIBLE • See your entire week in one clear timeline • Switch between week and day views • Plan in precise 15-minute blocks • Follow the red Now line to understand where you are in the day PLAN WITH LESS FRICTION • Touch, hold, and drag to select time naturally • Use quick labels or create your own • Choose from seven colors to make plans easy to recognize • Add start and end reminders when you need them KEEP USEFUL DETAILS TOGETHER • Add text notes, places, and URLs • Open saved places in Maps and saved links in your browser • See reminders and notes directly on your calendar blocks STAY FOCUSED WITH WIDGETS • See what is happening now and how much time remains • Add compact current-plan, day-view, and week-view widgets to your Home Screen • Keep the current plan visible from supported Lock Screen widgets PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your plans are stored locally on your device. No account is required. Ordinary planning works without network access. Place search uses Apple Maps only when you choose to search for a location. TimeBlock keeps planning concrete, calm, and easy to start—one visible block at a time. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Google Tasks4 screens
TimeBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Google Tasks at daily against TimeBlock's every 3 weeks. TimeBlock's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 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 TimeBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Tasks ships an update daily, TimeBlock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Google Tasks versus TimeBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle TasksTimeBlock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIBRA K.K.乘黄 李

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Google Tasks

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

TimeBlock

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Premium Quarterly$2.993 Months
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Google Tasks free?
Google Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeBlock free?
TimeBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Google Tasks or TimeBlock have ads?
Neither Google Tasks nor TimeBlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Tasks or TimeBlock?
Google Tasks ships an update daily, and TimeBlock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Tasks was updated on October 12, 2026 and TimeBlock on October 3, 2026.

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