Head-to-head · Time Management Apps
FlowSavvy vs TickTick
FlowSavvy leads on 0 checks, TickTick on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFlowSavvy · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly FlowSavvy
FlowSavvy scores higher on our rubric for time management apps: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
FlowSavvy is the better fit for automatic calendar-based task planning. TickTick is the better fit for task management with habits and focus tools.
- FlowSavvy fits best
Automatic calendar-based task planning
- TickTick fits best
Task management with habits and focus tools
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Side by side
| Feature | FlowSavvy 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | TickTick 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Time Management Apps | #4 in Time Management Apps |
| Best for | Automatic calendar-based task planning | Task management with habits and focus tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $49.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features FlowSavvy 2/5 · TickTick 2/5 | ||
| Time blocking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Calendar sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring tasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workload planning | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Review reports | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Task views | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension |
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| Our verdict | FlowSavvy is a daily-planning and calendar application for busy individuals who want tasks placed into available calendar time. Its scheduling engine considers deadlines, priorities, durations, scheduling hours, and existing events, then… Read the review → |
TickTick is a freemium task-management and planning app for personal users, families, students, and teams. It combines to-do lists with recurring tasks, flexible repeat rules, reminders, subtasks, calendar synchronization, habit tracking,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FlowSavvy — where it wins
- Automatic scheduling and rescheduling around existing calendar events
- Two-way sync with Google, Outlook, and iCloud calendars
- Web, iOS, and Android apps with recurring task support
Where it doesn't
- Basic scheduling reaches only two weeks into the future
- Repeating auto-scheduled tasks are limited to three on the free plan
- Task dependencies and API, MCP, and Zapier integrations require Pro
TickTick — where it wins
- Free plan includes reminders, recurring tasks, subtasks, and calendar views.
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome.
- Supports calendar integrations, habits, Pomodoro, and collaboration.
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 9 lists and 99 tasks per list.
- Several advanced planning and focus tools require Premium.
- Support options listed are email and documentation.
- FlowSavvy9.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A focused planner for turning deadlines and priorities into calendar time.
Visit FlowSavvyFull verdict → - TickTick9.0/10 · Free plan
A flexible task manager for combining recurring work, calendars, habits, and focus tools.
Visit TickTickFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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