Any.do vs MainTask

Any.do9.2Visit MMainTask8.3Visit

Higher score Any.do #1 in Android Reminder Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Any.do

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M MainTask #8 in Android Reminder Apps 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit MainTask

• Any.do fits best

  People wanting reminders across devices

• MainTask fits best

  Android users seeking a free open-source task reminder

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Side by side

Feature	Any.do 9.2/10 Visit ↗	MMainTask 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.3
Ranking	#1 in Android Reminder Apps	#8 in Android Reminder Apps
Best for	People wanting reminders across devices	Android users seeking a free open-source task reminder
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Android
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo
Features Any.do 1/5 · MainTask 1/5
Recurring reminders	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Location reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Voice input	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline use	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Calendar sync	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Platform coverage	Not checked yet	Android_only
Free task limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines time-based, recurring, and location reminders Syncs tasks and calendars across Android, iOS, desktop, and web Connects with Google, Outlook, iCloud, WhatsApp, and Slack	Flexible fixed-day, weekly, and monthly recurring schedules Notifications offer early alerts, snooze, and completion actions On-device backups include task history; no account is required
Cons	Advanced reminder features such as recurring tasks require Premium Family and team collaboration mean more scope than a reminder-only app Several integrations and collaboration features may be unnecessary for simple reminders	Android only, with no cross-platform access Requires Android 8.0 or newer No listed integrations for connecting tasks to other services
Our verdict	Any.do brings tasks, lists, reminders, and calendar planning together for people who want one place to organize personal plans, family errands, or team work. Its Personal plan includes tasks and lists, reminders, a calendar, a daily… Read the review →	MainTask is an open-source Android app for keeping track of recurring maintenance and personal routines, such as watering plants, changing filters, or checking a car. It suits people who want reminders on one Android device without an… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Any.do — where it wins

  • Combines time-based, recurring, and location reminders
  • Syncs tasks and calendars across Android, iOS, desktop, and web
  • Connects with Google, Outlook, iCloud, WhatsApp, and Slack

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced reminder features such as recurring tasks require Premium
  • Family and team collaboration mean more scope than a reminder-only app
  • Several integrations and collaboration features may be unnecessary for simple reminders

• MainTask — where it wins

  • Flexible fixed-day, weekly, and monthly recurring schedules
  • Notifications offer early alerts, snooze, and completion actions
  • On-device backups include task history; no account is required

  Where it doesn't

  • Android only, with no cross-platform access
  • Requires Android 8.0 or newer
  • No listed integrations for connecting tasks to other services

• Any.do9.2/10 · Free plan

  A flexible reminder app that also handles calendars, family lists, and team work.

  Visit Any.doFull verdict →
• MMainTask8.3/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source Android reminder app for recurring chores and personal routines.

  Visit MainTaskFull verdict →