TickTick — To-do list with a built-in calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro
What it is
TickTick combines tasks, calendar view, habits, pomodoro timers and a decent inbox capture across every platform. Power users run their whole day in it. Calendar and kanban advanced features sit in the paid tier, and note formatting stays basic.
Editor's review
Long-form introduction by the BetterPicker editors · checked against the official site · Oct 20, 2026
TickTick is the to-do app that swallowed the rest of the productivity stack: tasks, a calendar view, a habit tracker, a Pomodoro timer and inbox capture in one cross-platform app, which is why power users end up running their whole day inside it. The free tier is real - nine lists, ninety-nine tasks each, kanban views, natural-language input and sync everywhere - and Premium at $49.99 a year lifts the ceilings to 299 lists, 999 tasks per list, multiple calendar views and the AI features. The reviewer's tour of hidden tricks shows the depth: two-way Google Calendar sync, kanban boards on any list, task templates for repeated workflows, adding tasks by forwarding an email, and a plan-your-day card view. The trade is that the advanced calendar and formatting stay basic or paid. The result is the rare app that survives the migration from whatever you used before, because everything imports and nothing feels missing on day one.
What it does well
One app for the whole day: tasks, calendar, habits and Pomodoro live in the same surface with cross-platform sync, so the system survives contact with phones, desktops and watches. The Pomodoro timer and habit tracker share the same task data, so the day's plan and the day's record stay in one place.
Hidden depth for power users: the reviewer's tricks - subscribing to TickTick tasks inside Google Calendar and vice versa, kanban view on any list, add-from-template workflows, tasks by email forwarding and the plan-your-day card sweep - turn a simple list into a system. None of these are buried by accident - they are the features that keep veterans from leaving.
A premium jump that maps to real limits: 9 to 299 lists, 99 to 999 tasks per list, 2 to 5 reminders, 5 to 299 habits, unlimited calendar and matrix views, plus themes and AI features at $49.99 a year. Against rivals, the annual price lands below most suite subscriptions while covering every platform.
Who it's for
Power users who want one app for tasks, calendar and habits; GTD practitioners; families sharing lists through the member count; and anyone leaving a pricier suite who still wants calendar views and recurring workflows.
Where it falls short
The paywall sits on the good views: multiple calendar views, duration scheduling and the deeper integrations are Premium, and the free tier's nine lists fill faster than you expect.
Notes stay basic: formatting inside tasks is minimal - long-form notes belong in a real notes app, not a task description field.
Annual-first pricing: the advertised rate is $49.99 a year, refunds run fourteen days through Google Play, PayPal or Stripe, and App Store purchases go through Apple.
Specs at a glance
Facts from the official site · not editorial opinion
| What it is | To-do list with built-in calendar views, habit tracker, Pomodoro timer and inbox capture, synced across every major platform |
|---|---|
| Price | Free US$0; Premium US$49.99/year - 299 lists, 999 tasks per list, multiple calendar views, task duration, email reminders, themes and AI features |
| Free tier | 9 lists, 99 tasks per list, list and kanban views, natural-language input, 2 task reminders, cross-platform sync, 5 habits |
| Premium limits | 299 lists, 999 tasks per list, 199 attachments per day, 199 checklist items per task, 5 reminders, 29 members, 299 habits and countdowns |
| Premium views | Unlimited calendar views, timeline view, Eisenhower matrix, widgets, themes and statistics |
| Power tricks | Two-way Google Calendar sync, kanban on any list, task templates, add tasks by email forwarding, plan-your-day card view |
| Refunds | 14 days via Google Play, PayPal or Stripe; App Store purchases refunded through Apple; data retained if Premium expires |
Frequently asked questions
▸Is TickTick free?
Yes: 9 lists with 99 tasks each, kanban views, natural-language input, reminders and cross-platform sync at no cost. Premium at $49.99 a year lifts the caps and adds calendar views, themes and AI features.
▸What does TickTick Premium add?
299 lists, 999 tasks per list, multiple calendar views, timeline view, task duration, email reminders, 199 daily attachments, 299 habits, unlimited matrix and widget views, plus AI features.
▸Can TickTick sync with Google Calendar?
Both directions: import your Google Calendar into TickTick, and subscribe to a TickTick URL inside Google Calendar so tasks appear there too. The reviewer walks through both setups.
▸Can I add tasks by email?
Yes. The web app generates a special address, and forwarding an email to it creates a task automatically - useful for follow-ups you cannot afford to lose.
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