Google Tasks vs Remember The Milk

Google Tasks8.8Visit Remember The Milk8.6Visit

Higher score Google Tasks #4 in Android Reminder Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Google Tasks

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Remember The Milk #6 in Android Reminder Apps 8.6/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit site

• Google Tasks fits best

  Android users who want free Google-connected reminders

• Remember The Milk fits best

  Users who value detailed recurring schedules and smart lists

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Side by side

Feature	Google Tasks 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Remember The Milk 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Android Reminder Apps	#6 in Android Reminder Apps
Best for	Android users who want free Google-connected reminders	Users who value detailed recurring schedules and smart lists
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Google Tasks 1/5 · Remember The Milk 1/5
Recurring reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	✓	✓
Specs
Platform coverage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free task limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Recurring reminders can repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or annually. Dated tasks appear in Google Calendar, and tasks can start in Gmail. Lists, subtasks, notifications, and cross-device sync cover core task needs.	Every and After schedules support flexible recurring tasks. Smart Lists organize tasks using search criteria. Apps span Android, iOS, desktop, and web.
Cons	Offline access is not available. Advanced reminder controls are not its focus. Task assignment depends on eligible Google Workspace accounts.	Pro costs $49.99 per year, billed annually. Offline web app access is a Pro feature. Microsoft Outlook synchronization is a Pro feature.
Our verdict	Google Tasks gives Android users a free way to organize personal to-dos, set due dates and notifications, and keep tasks connected to Google services. Lists, task details, subtasks, starring, and reordering support basic organization.… Read the review →	Remember The Milk organizes personal and shared to-do lists through web, desktop, and mobile apps, including Android. It suits people who want more control over task schedules than a simple due date provides, as well as users who manage… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Tasks — where it wins

  • Recurring reminders can repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or annually.
  • Dated tasks appear in Google Calendar, and tasks can start in Gmail.
  • Lists, subtasks, notifications, and cross-device sync cover core task needs.

  Where it doesn't

  • Offline access is not available.
  • Advanced reminder controls are not its focus.
  • Task assignment depends on eligible Google Workspace accounts.

• Remember The Milk — where it wins

  • Every and After schedules support flexible recurring tasks.
  • Smart Lists organize tasks using search criteria.
  • Apps span Android, iOS, desktop, and web.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pro costs $49.99 per year, billed annually.
  • Offline web app access is a Pro feature.
  • Microsoft Outlook synchronization is a Pro feature.

• Google Tasks8.8/10 · Free plan

  A free reminder app for straightforward tasks tied to Google Workspace.

  Visit Google TasksFull verdict →
• Remember The Milk8.6/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A flexible task manager for Android users who want recurring schedules and smart lists.

  Visit siteFull verdict →