Head-to-head · To-Do List Apps
TickTick vs Remember The Milk
TickTick leads on 0 checks, Remember The Milk on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTickTick · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Remember The Milk
TickTick scores higher on our rubric for to-do list apps: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
TickTick is the better fit for feature-rich personal productivity users. Remember The Milk is the better fit for longtime users wanting smart lists and integrations.
- TickTick fits best
Feature-rich personal productivity users
- Remember The Milk fits best
Longtime users wanting smart lists and integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | TickTick 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Remember The Milk 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in To-Do List Apps | #5 in To-Do List Apps |
| Best for | Feature-rich personal productivity users | Longtime users wanting smart lists and integrations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $49.99/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 15 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features TickTick 4/4 · Remember The Milk 4/4 | ||
| Recurring tasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Task reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subtasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Offline access | Not checked yet | Web_and_mobile |
| Active task limit | 99 tasks | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android |
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| Our verdict | TickTick is a freemium to-do and task-management app for organizing work projects, personal tasks, and study plans. It combines task lists with reminders, recurring tasks, subtasks, tags, filters, calendar views, Kanban and timeline views,… Read the review → |
Remember The Milk is a task-management application for organizing personal and shared to-do lists. It suits people who want more structure than a simple checklist, including recurring tasks, individual reminders, tags, Smart Lists,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TickTick — where it wins
- Free plan includes reminders, sync, and 9 task lists
- Combines calendar views, habits, Pomodoro, and recurring reminders
- Runs across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits lists to 9 and tasks to 99 per list
- Premium costs US$49.99 per year
- Integration options center on Google Calendar, calendar subscriptions, and Notion
Remember The Milk — where it wins
- Recurring tasks, reminders, subtasks, tags, and Smart Lists
- Apps for web, desktop, mobile, and major operating systems
- Integrations include Google Calendar, Gmail, Dropbox, and Outlook
Where it doesn't
- Subtasks and unlimited sharing require the Pro plan
- Basic sharing is limited to up to 2 others
- Pro costs $49.99 per year, billed annually
- TickTick9.0/10 · Free plan
A broad to-do app for users who want tasks, planning, habits, and focus tools together.
Visit TickTickFull verdict → - Remember The Milk8.6/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial
A flexible to-do app with strong recurring-task tools and broad platform support.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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