Remember The Milk vs MainTask

Remember The Milk8.6Visit MMainTask8.3Visit

Higher score 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

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

• Remember The Milk fits best

  Users who value detailed recurring schedules and smart lists

• MainTask fits best

  Android users seeking a free open-source task reminder

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Side by side

Feature	Remember The Milk 8.6/10 Visit ↗	MMainTask 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.3
Ranking	#6 in Android Reminder Apps	#8 in Android Reminder Apps
Best for	Users who value detailed recurring schedules and smart lists	Android users seeking a free open-source task reminder
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	15 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Android
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features Remember The Milk 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	Every and After schedules support flexible recurring tasks. Smart Lists organize tasks using search criteria. Apps span Android, iOS, desktop, and web.	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	Pro costs $49.99 per year, billed annually. Offline web app access is a Pro feature. Microsoft Outlook synchronization is a Pro feature.	Android only, with no cross-platform access Requires Android 8.0 or newer No listed integrations for connecting tasks to other services
Our verdict	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 →	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

• 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.

• 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

• 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 →
• MMainTask8.3/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit MainTaskFull verdict →