Head-to-head · Android Reminder Apps
Toodledo vs MainTask
Toodledo leads on 0 checks, MainTask 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 scoreToodledo · 8.4/10
- Free planboth
Toodledo scores higher on our rubric for android reminder apps: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Toodledo is the better fit for android users wanting configurable reminder delivery. MainTask is the better fit for android users seeking a free open-source task reminder.
- Toodledo fits best
Android users wanting configurable reminder delivery
- MainTask fits best
Android users seeking a free open-source task reminder
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Side by side
| Feature | Toodledo 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | MainTask 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #7 in Android Reminder Apps | #8 in Android Reminder Apps |
| Best for | Android users wanting configurable reminder delivery | Android users seeking a free open-source task reminder |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $3.99/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Android |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo |
| Features Toodledo 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 |
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| Our verdict | Toodledo is a task and productivity system for organizing tasks, notes, lists, outlines, and habits. Its Android app syncs with the web service, and the product also supports iOS, browser access, and a Chrome extension. It suits… 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
Toodledo — where it wins
- Send reminders by email, SMS, mobile app, browser popup, or webhook
- Free plan includes unlimited tasks, recurring tasks, and unlimited device sync
- Calendar sync, subtasks, and custom alarms are available on Standard
Where it doesn't
- Google Calendar sync and custom alarms require a paid Standard plan
- Free plan limits folders to 10 and includes only simple alarms
- Plus is needed for file uploads, a scheduler, and up to 5 collaborators
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
- Toodledo8.4/10 · Free plan
A flexible task manager with recurring reminders and a free plan for unlimited tasks.
Visit ToodledoFull verdict → - MainTask8.3/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Android reminder app for recurring chores and personal routines.
Visit MainTaskFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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