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Head-to-head

Google Tasks vs Structured

Google Tasks 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Structured
Structured 4.8★ · Free + IAP 80

Structured is the better choice for users seeking a visually engaging and highly customizable daily planner, especially those with ADHD, while Google Tasks is suitable for basic task management and deep integration with the Google ecosystem.

Full reviews: Google Tasks · Structured

Google Tasks offers basic, integrated task management within the Google ecosystem, but users frequently report bugs, missing core features like search, and a lack of customization. Structured provides a highly visual and customizable daily planning experience, particularly praised by users with ADHD, though its free tier is limited and recent AI integration has caused some user dissatisfaction.

Head to head

Features edge: StructuredR6R8R9R10
Google Tasks Google Tasks is praised for its integration with Google Calendar and other Google services, allowing users to track tasks and view them alongside their schedule R8R17. However, users consistently point out significant missing features such as a search function R9R13R21R32, the inability to reorder task lists R10, and a lack of sharing capabilities for tasks or lists R15R16R23R46. Other requested features include badge notifications for overdue tasks R6R22, location-based reminders R8, habit reminders , and more flexible recurring task options .
Structured Structured is highly valued for its visual daily planning, helping users organize and remember tasks, especially those with ADHD . It offers customizable icons and colors , though some users desire more color choices or hex code options . The app's AI features are seen as helpful by some for importing calendar and emails R64, but others criticize its limitations and the inability to continue AI chats . Users also wish for a search feature , location-based reminders , and more flexible repeating task options .
Ease of Use edge: StructuredR8R11R21R22
Google Tasks Google Tasks is generally considered simple and easy to use for daily tasks and remembering future items R11R21. Its integration with Google Assistant and Gemini for setting reminders is highlighted as a convenience R8. However, some users find it too basic , and report issues with subtasks not displaying correctly . The UI is described as old-looking and lacking modern appeal by some R22.
Structured Structured is praised for its straightforward UI and visual appeal, making daily planning easier . Users with ADHD find it particularly helpful for structuring their day . However, some users find the time picker frustrating , and there are complaints about the keyboard disappearing when typing new tasks . The app also has a flaw where it often defaults new tasks to midnight .
Reliability tieR1R3R12R21
Google Tasks Google Tasks users report frequent crashing issues, making the app unusable for some R1R3R12. There are also complaints about tasks not saving after updates , notifications being broken R37, and syncing issues between Google Tasks and Google Calendar R21R37. Some users also report tasks being deleted without their action and reminders failing to trigger on time .
Structured Structured users report issues with the app force closing immediately upon opening, especially after installation or on Mac devices . The app is also reported to stop working and giving notifications if not updated immediately . A significant flaw mentioned is the need to manually press 'SAVE' for notes to be retained, leading to lost information .
Price/Value edge: Google TasksR2R5R11R17
Google Tasks Google Tasks is a free app, which is a major advantage for users who appreciate its basic functionality and integration with other Google services without additional cost R2R5R11R17.
Structured Structured offers a free version, but it is severely limited, allowing only 3 events per day and requiring payment for features like repeating tasks R67R79R100R118. The Pro version is considered expensive by some, with complaints about the annual subscription and a significant price increase for the lifetime purchase . Many users feel that essential features are paywalled .
Support edge: StructuredR7R13R32R37
Google Tasks Google Tasks users express frustration with the lack of meaningful release notes R7 and a perceived lack of developer responsiveness to long-standing feature requests like search R13R32R49. Some feel that the app gets worse with updates and receives poor support R37.
Structured Structured's team is praised for taking user feedback into consideration when updating the app . However, some users report persistent bugs, like the keyboard issue, that remain unfixed across multiple updates . There are also complaints about subscription issues not being registered .
Pick Google Tasks if

you need a free, simple task manager that integrates deeply with Google Calendar and other Google services, and you don't require advanced features like search, sharing, or extensive customization R8R17.

Pick Structured if

you are looking for a highly visual and customizable daily planner, especially if you have ADHD and benefit from structured time management, and you are willing to pay for premium features .

Evidence note: Recent negative reviews for Google Tasks frequently highlight crashing issues and missing core features, which contrasts with its high lifetime rating. For Structured, many negative reviews are related to the limitations of the free tier and the pricing of the Pro version, as well as recent AI integration concerns.

Frequently asked

Does Google Tasks have a search function?
No, the Google Tasks mobile app for iPhone does not currently have a built-in search feature, requiring users to manually scroll through lists to find tasks R9R13R32R49.
Can I share tasks with others in Google Tasks?
No, Google Tasks lacks the ability to share tasks or lists with other accounts, making it unsuitable for collaborative use like shared grocery lists or team project management R15R16R23R46.
What are the limitations of Structured's free version?
The free version of Structured is limited to adding only 3 events per day, and essential features like repeating tasks are paywalled, requiring a Pro subscription R67R79R100R118.
Does Structured use AI?
Yes, Structured has integrated AI features, which some users find helpful for importing calendar and emails, but others express concerns about the AI functionality and privacy, with some even uninstalling the app due to it R61R64R88R94.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R6] Google Tasks 3/5 · US Still no badges: Years later still no red badges telling you how many tasks are due or overdue.
  2. [R8] Google Tasks 4/5 · US Great integration! Too simple tho: I would say this is the best app for those who use smart assistants to set reminders. google assistant of course works but you can use the newer gemini to set reminders with natural language. you can even put a screenshot into gemini and it’ll put the reminders into tasks automatically. i would like it if they added location based and app usage based triggers for
  3. [R9] Google Tasks 3/5 · US No search function: The application would be much more useful if there was the ability to search within the app. The only way to search is to do it in the Google calendar application. If you lose the search capability in Google calendar (which is a known problem that I have not been able to fix), both Google Calendar and Google Tasks lose a major function that I depend upon. I am looking for oth
  4. [R10] Google Tasks 2/5 · US Reorder Lists: No ability to reorder the lists themselves??? Everything else is good. No I do not want to log in from a computer to move my lists. No i do not want to rename my list then move all the tasks to a new list. This seems like a fundamental feature this app is lacking.
  5. [R11] Google Tasks 5/5 · US Best organizer: I use if for daily tasks, and things to remember in the future. Super easy to use and features let me create reminder lists that fit my life!
  6. [R21] Google Tasks 3/5 · US Generally good and def helps me keep track of things i need to do (with caveats): Generally good and helps me keep track of things i need to do with a simple interface ! Three things would make it sooo much better- 1) Ability to Search for a task in Google Tasks, 2) Ability to see an aggregate list of tasks in addition to by category (all by sorted by due date for example), 3) More reliable
  7. [R22] Google Tasks 1/5 · US How is this app so bad?: 1) The Widget is borderline useless especially the square one. The rectangle one isn’t as bad. 2) The UI is bad, old looking, lacks modern appeal. 3) No badge support so you don’t know what’s due unless you use the widget or open the app. It goes in the Notification Center and that’s it. 4) No logic for entry; “Do the laundry at 6 PM on Monday” will literally just wr
  8. [R1] Google Tasks 1/5 · US App keeps crashing: The app keeps crashing without any warnings. I’ve uninstalled, installed and updated the app but I am still unable to open it on my iPhone 11.
  9. [R3] Google Tasks 3/5 · US Keeps crashing: I used to use this all the time but now I can't even open the app. I've even tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but it still crashes on open. Back to using Apple Reminders I guess
  10. [R12] Google Tasks 3/5 · US Convenient but buggy: App crashes whenever I click ‘add tasks’
  11. [R2] Google Tasks 5/5 · US Very nice app: I like this app!
  12. [R5] Google Tasks 5/5 · US Getting organized: Great App, allows you to tick of tasks and especially for really busy people who get distracted. I find in retirement I am probably more busy than when I worked a full time job. It adds focus to your day and allows ability to track tasks
  13. [R17] Google Tasks 5/5 · US Helps with organization!: Tasks helps me organize all my to do’s in one place. From business tasks, personal, and joint, I can organize everything in one place and assign dates/view it on my calendar. Love it!
  14. [R7] Google Tasks 1/5 · US Zero for release notes: Bug fixes an improvements, what the hell does that mean? Just try putting something reasonable in here just one sentence that says what you're changing. It's not that hard.
  15. [R13] Google Tasks 1/5 · US Missing a search function: The Google Tasks mobile app for iPhone does not currently have a built-in search feature for finding specific tasks. To locate items, you must manually scroll through your lists. My lists are long and this is a PITA. Google, please add this simple feature ASAP!
  16. [R32] Google Tasks 5/5 · US Đề xuất bổ sung tính năng tìm kiếm (Search): Tôi rất hài lòng với ứng dụng vì giao diện đơn giản và dễ sử dụng. Tuy nhiên, hiện tại ứng dụng đang thiếu một tính năng rất quan trọng là tìm kiếm (search). Khi số lượng công việc tăng lên (ví dụ 200+ task), việc tìm lại một công việc cụ thể trở nên rất khó khăn và mất nhiều thời gian. Trong khi đó, các ứng dụng tương tự như “Lời nhắc” trên iPhone đã
  17. [R37] Google Tasks 1/5 · US Thumbs up google: You have now broken the notifications in tasks just like you did in keep. Also when update time in keep it does not update in tasks. And tasks has no search. Congratulations on making another app that is less than helpful and gets worse with each update and gets the same support that print has oh that was never supported until it just disappeared.
  18. [R49] Google Tasks 1/5 · US Can’t Move to Top or Search: Missing obvious features such as a simple ‘move to top of list’ and search for task. These are such a no-brainers; it’s shocking that the devs haven’t added.
  19. [R15] Google Tasks 3/5 · US It's ok: Give the ability to share
  20. [R16] Google Tasks 1/5 · US Needs to be able to share tasks with other accounts.: I like that this is integrated with Google suite but unlike calendars and docs etc ya see is are only for you. No shared home grocery lists no project management in your team. This could be so much better instead it’s just irritating.
  21. [R23] Google Tasks 4/5 · US Sharing: Great app. Want to share task as or with others or “family”
  22. [R46] Google Tasks 1/5 · US Can’t share lists: Can’t share it
  23. [R67] Structured 2/5 · US Free version too limited: Can only add 3 events per day with the free version. Want you to pay $30/year. No way to hide the AI button in the middle of the screen that you need to pay for.
  24. [R79] Structured 1/5 · US You can do better: As a Person with severe ADHD, I think this app is not giving me the opportunity to be organized. Without the Structured Pro plan, I can’t repeat some of the tasks that I need to do on a daily basis. To be honest, I do not have the money and patience for having to pay for this pro to only get 2 things unlocked. I know you guys got an Apple Award but the only award I would be givi
  25. [R100] Structured 2/5 · US Not rich: Not paying for pro just so I can repeat a task 🫩
  26. [R118] Structured 2/5 · US Decent, but barebones: The features that present in the unpaid use of the app are even less extensive than built-in apps for the calendar and your reminders in iOS. Literally the calendar app doesn’t charge you for the basic utilities that this app tries to present as premium and not baseline normal functioning of a digital planner of any kind. Example: you cannot set a recurring reminder. Unless
  27. [R61] Structured 1/5 · US This app is supporting AI and rapists: I didn’t realize that AI was being used until a day into this app, which is on me, but there is no way to have it turned off and removed. And the other thing is that it is openai chatgpt and the owner/creator/whatever that disgusting creature is, is a rapist. I’ve been informed and read multiple articles of his brave little sister sharing her story of having
  28. [R64] Structured 1/5 · US Worthless Now: Was excited for the AI features to help me import calendar and emails to immediately add them to my planner. But the ai feels so limited, can’t even do custom colors for tasks, and missed the point of the prompts I gave it.
  29. [R88] Structured 2/5 · US plsss remove ai: i have been using this app for a long time & have found it really helpful - please heavily consider removing the ai functioning on this app or i may migrate/move on. there’s no need to sacrifice our planet for the sake of an app.
  30. [R94] Structured 1/5 · US Was great till accepting AI required: I was a satisfied user of this app for years. But this morning when I opened it, it wouldn’t let me view my own information unless I gave unlimited permission for OpenAI to access my account. So I have sadly just uninstalled it on all of my devices. Very disappointing.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store