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Google Tasks

Free task lists inside Gmail and Google Calendar, with mobile apps and no desktop app.

59/100

#12 of 12 to-do list apps
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

The iOS app is listed as free, with no in-app purchases⁴.
Tasks run in a browser and in iOS and Android apps; no Windows desktop app is listed^3,4.
A task with a date and time shows in Google Calendar and sends a notification^1,2.
Tasks repeat daily, weekly, monthly or yearly, but a task with subtasks cannot repeat^1,2.
A public REST API reads and updates tasks and task lists⁵.

Google Tasks suits people who want simple lists and dated tasks that appear in Google Calendar, with a free iOS app^1,2,4. It has subtasks, repeats, data export and a public API^2,5,8. The catch: the help pages show no tags, board view, location reminders or offline mode, and repeating tasks cannot hold subtasks^2,3.

Best for: People who already live in Gmail and Google Calendar.

Where the points come from

Systems9 of 24

Planning15 of 27

Calendar and sharing9 of 18

Your data7 of 12

Price19 of 19

Systems 9 of 24 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Apps	iOS, Android, WebBrowser access through Calendar and tasks.google.com, plus iOS and Android apps. No desktop app listed^1,3,4.	9 / 18
Works offline	Not publishedNot published on the vendor's help pages^2,3.	0 / 6

Planning 15 of 27 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Recurring tasks	YesPick a date and time, then Repeat: daily, weekly, monthly or yearly^1,2.	7 / 7
Time reminders	YesA task with a date and time sends a notification at that time².	4 / 4
Location reminders	Not publishedNot published on the vendor's help pages^2,3.	0 / 3
Subtasks	YesTask options include Add a subtask².	4 / 4
Labels or tags	Not publishedNot published on the vendor's help pages; lists and sorting only^2,7.	0 / 3
Dates typed in plain words	Not publishedNot published on the vendor's help pages².	0 / 3
Board view	Not publishedNot published on the vendor's help pages^2,7.	0 / 3

Calendar and sharing 9 of 18 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Tasks in your calendar	YesTasks with a date and time appear automatically in Google Calendar¹.	6 / 6
Shared lists	Not publishedSharing a list with another person is not described on the vendor's help pages^3,7.	0 / 5
Assign tasks	Not publishedAssigning is documented only for Docs (some Business and Enterprise plans) and Chat spaces; no individual-plan page lists it^1,3.	0 / 4
Public API	YesThe Tasks API is a REST API to read, create and update tasks and task lists⁵.	3 / 3

Your data 7 of 12 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Export your tasks	YesGoogle Tasks help says you can export and download your Tasks data as an archive, created through Google's data download tool^8,9.	4 / 4
Open source	Not publishedNot published on the vendor's pages^1,3.	0 / 5
Two-factor sign-in	YesGoogle documents 2-Step Verification for the Google Account that signs in to Tasks, with hardware security keys⁶.	3 / 3

Price 19 of 19 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Free plan	YesThe iOS app is listed as free; tasks sync across devices^1,4.	8 / 8
Cheapest paid plan	$0No paid plan found; the iOS app is listed as free⁴.	11 / 11

The rule behind each line: how we score to-do list apps.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

Plan	Price as listed	Per month	Notes
Google Tasks1 person	Free⁴	$0	The iOS app is listed as free

Strengths

The iOS app is listed as free, with no in-app purchases listed⁴.
Dated tasks appear in Google Calendar automatically¹.
A public REST API covers tasks and task lists⁵.
Google Account 2-Step Verification, including security keys, protects sign-in⁶.
You can export and download your Tasks data as an archive^8,9.

Limits

No desktop app is listed; Windows users open it in a browser³.
A task with subtasks cannot repeat².
The help pages show no tags, labels or board view^2,7.
Assigning tasks is described for Docs and Chat spaces, with Docs needing some Workspace Business or Enterprise plans^1,3.

Other to-do list apps

1
TodoistPeople who want repeating tasks, calendar feeds and sharing on every device
89/100
$5/mocheapest paid plan
2
Remember The MilkPeople who want repeats, Smart Add typing and a calendar feed on any device
83/100
$4.17/mocheapest paid plan
3
TickTickPeople who want repeats, Kanban and calendar feeds at a low yearly price
83/100
$4.17/mocheapest paid plan
4
Super ProductivityPeople who want a free, local-first planner with open-source code
79/100
$0cheapest paid plan

All 12 to-do list apps

Sources

Google Tasks, Google Workspace. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Add or edit a task, Google Tasks Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Get started with Google Tasks, Google Tasks Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Google Tasks: Get Things Done, Apple App Store. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Tasks API REST reference, Google for Developers. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Turn on 2-Step Verification, Google Account Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Organize your tasks, Google Tasks Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Export your data from Google Tasks, Google Tasks Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Download your Google data, Google Account Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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