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    Google Tasks

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Tasks, also available via a mobile app, aims to allow users to manage, capture, and edit tasks from anywhere, at anytime, with to-dos that sync across all devices. Integrates with Gmail and Google Calendar.N/A

    Things

    Score9.1 out of 10
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    $9.99

    one-time fee

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    For iPhone & Watch
    $9.99
    one-time fee
    For iPad
    $19.99
    one-time fee
    For Mac
    $49.99
    one-time fee
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    Google TasksThings
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Would buy again
    91%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    87%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    94%
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    User Ratings
    Google TasksThings
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.8
    (23 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    10.0
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    Support Rating
    2.0
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    User Testimonials
    Google TasksThings
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    If other google products are already in use, it is very easy to get into Google Tasks as well and everybody probably has a google account, hence, does not need another account as well. It is helpful for simple to do lists, we would not recommend for larger project planning.
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    Cultured Code
    It's great for everyday use, whether you adhere to the GTD regimen fully or just need a way to quickly capture and sort your tasks. However, it may be less suited if you're looking for a task manager that lets you collaborate with others or if you want to visualize your tasks in other ways, like a Gantt chart.
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    Pros
    Google
    • The best part, Google Tasks is FREE. No paywall, no ads. Just pure productivity. I was looking for some task-management app which is free, since it was difficult to get a paid one. I found that this was the perfect solution for me.
    • It's deeply integrated with other Google services like Gmail and Calendar. It can pick tasks with Gmail from emails, in the form of suggestions. It's up to you, completely. The tasks will appear in your calendar automatically, if it's time or date specific.
    • It's simple and hassle free to insert tasks and complete them. The app loads fast and hardly faces any crash. I encountered no such crashes.
    • It is present in multiple platforms. I would create a task in my phone, and would check it off on my laptop.
    • It's hassle free to add and check off tasks. It was very helpful for me in college.
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    Cultured Code
    • Keeps track of my daily priorities.
    • Collects my work tasks.
    • Let's me sort and prioritize tasks.
    • Organize my tasks.
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    Cons
    Google
    • It may take some time & adjustments to build a workflow that covers your specific needs.
    • Need a feature to hide tasks that are weeks or even months ahead into the future.
    • Missing a full tab view where you can see all your different lists of tasks.
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    Cultured Code
    • Shortcut for moving tasks to areas.
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    Usability
    Google
    Google is simple to use and easy to understand. Having a one-click to add tasks via Google Calendar is a must for any busy business that manages multiple accounts and/or projects. Compliance and business standards are at the forefront, with notification reminders so you don't forget any of those annual certifications, for example.
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    Cultured Code
    The interface of Things was good 10 years ago, and has been refined ever since. It's lightweight, while still being readable and showing just the information you need to see. Also, something I haven't seen in any other (of my) app(s) is the keyboard shortcut/launcher, where you start typing a letter, and a dropdown menu lets you quickly jump to a view.
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    Support Rating
    Google
    Since the app is free, we can't expect to get a great support. 1. The app does not even have a dedicated forum where other members can help each other. 2. The app only has a feedback option, which I rarely think visits the team. 3. Even after sending many feedbacks, you can't expect a reply. 4. In a nutshell, if you face any problem, you can just wait. Nothing more than that.
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    Cultured Code
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    Google Tasks is not necessarily better than its competitors and certainly not as robust or complex as most to-do applications and platforms available in the market, but because it is automatically integrated into G Suite services--our primary technology interface--this free option has precluded us from needing to explore other tools that are often "better" but not as intuitive when so much time and focus is already spent within the Google ecosystem.
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    Cultured Code
    I've tried numerous to-do apps, some that never even go out of beta. But I kept returning to Things, mostly for the user experience. It's unobtrusive and fast to use, and it looks fantastic, which is more important than I first realized. To become more organized, my app of choice needs to look organized. Also, many competing solutions are trying to force you into one way of using their app, while Things feels more open to letting you define your way of working with task management.
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    • Personally, has managed over 1280 tasks for me in the past couple of years that I have been able to check off thanks to the app
    • Has accurately allowed me personally to schedule out tasks into the future that I want to get done but don't have the mental space currently to be trying to remember or do
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    Cultured Code
    • Working fewer nights, because I'm more organized.
    • Getting that admin done, that you'd rather avoid if possible.
    • Getting back to people in time more generally.
    Incentivized
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