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Head-to-head

Todoist vs Google Calendar

Todoist 4.8★ · Free + IAP 80
Winner Todoist
Google Calendar 4.5★ · Free to download 70

Todoist is better for dedicated task management and project organization, while Google Calendar excels as a straightforward event scheduler, especially for those already in the Google ecosystem.

Full reviews: Todoist · Google Calendar

Todoist offers robust task management with flexible input and project organization, but struggles with calendar integration and recent UI changes. Google Calendar is excellent for event scheduling and sharing, though users report issues with color customization, widgets, and its static app icon.

Head to head

Task Management Features edge: TodoistR2R8R35R50
Todoist Todoist is highly praised for its comprehensive task management, offering intuitive data input, flexible scheduling, project organization, and compatibility with methodologies like Getting Things Done R2R8R35R50. Users appreciate features like priority levels, labels, and the ability to add tasks by speaking R50.
Google Calendar Google Calendar is primarily an event scheduler, and while it can handle tasks, it's not its core strength. Users wish for more task-related features, such as better integration with Google Tasks or the ability to make assignments disappear upon completion .
Calendar Integration and Event Management edge: Google CalendarR3R9R19R22
Todoist Todoist users frequently express disappointment with its limited calendar integration, particularly the inability to sync with iCloud or CalDav calendars R3R9R19R22. While it connects with Google Calendar, some users report issues with two-way sync or the removal of older integrations . It's not designed for managing multiple meetings or complex event schedules .
Google Calendar Google Calendar is a strong performer for event management, easily handling calendar invites from Gmail and allowing shared calendars R68. However, recent updates have caused frustration with color customization options, with many users reporting only a default blue color or inconsistency between desktop and mobile R61R66R70R73. Some users are happy about the addition of more colors . There are also recurring glitches with adding event locations .
Ease of Use and Interface tieR2R6R7R8
Todoist Many Todoist users find the app intuitive, easy to use, and quick for task entry R2R8. However, recent updates have led to complaints about a confusing interface, removal of popular features like the add button or swipe-to-select, and general aesthetic dissatisfaction R6R7. Some find it too complicated for a simple to-do list .
Google Calendar Google Calendar is generally considered easy to use . However, recent UI changes have been met with criticism, particularly the static app icon that always shows '31' instead of the current date R68R72R86R88. Users also report issues with widgets being too small or not showing enough detail .
Reliability and Sync tieR1R4R5R10
Todoist Todoist is generally seen as 'rock solid' and reliable by long-term users R5. However, some recent reviews highlight significant issues with syncing between devices, data loss, and notifications not appearing unless the app is open R1R4R10. There are also reports of bugs like the app closing unexpectedly or widgets disappearing .
Google Calendar Google Calendar generally offers fast sync, often quicker than Apple's native calendar . However, some users experience significant delays in changes reflecting from desktop to mobile, sometimes taking days . Notifications are also reported to be inconsistent or too quiet . There are also time zone errors when events are uploaded from other apps .
Customer Support edge: Google CalendarR1R28R42R55
Todoist A major point of frustration for Todoist users is the lack of accessible customer support. Many report no way to contact support, or that submitted tickets go unanswered, even for paid subscribers R1R28R42R55.
Google Calendar Reviews for Google Calendar do not frequently mention customer support, suggesting it's either not a major issue or users don't typically seek direct support for this free app.
Pick Todoist if

you need a powerful, cross-platform task manager for personal or team projects, are comfortable with its specific workflow, and prioritize robust task organization over deep calendar integration R2R35R50.

Pick Google Calendar if

you are deeply integrated into the Google ecosystem, primarily need a reliable calendar for scheduling events and sharing with others, and can overlook recent UI and widget limitations R68.

Evidence note: Todoist reviews show a mix of long-term satisfaction and recent frustration with updates and support. Google Calendar reviews are heavily skewed by recent negative feedback regarding UI changes (especially the app icon and color options) and recurring glitches, despite its overall high lifetime rating.

Frequently asked

Does Todoist integrate with other calendars?
Todoist has limited direct calendar integration, with users expressing disappointment about the inability to sync with iCloud or CalDav calendars, though it does connect with Google Calendar R3R9R19R22.
Can I customize event colors in Google Calendar?
Recent updates to Google Calendar have caused issues with event color customization, with many users reporting only a default blue option or inconsistencies between desktop and mobile, although some recent reviews indicate more color options have been added R61R66R70R73.
Are there issues with Todoist's customer support?
Yes, many Todoist users report significant issues with customer support, citing an inability to contact them, unanswered tickets, and lack of resolution for critical problems like lost access or subscription recognition R1R28R42R55.
Why does the Google Calendar app icon always show '31'?
Many Google Calendar users are frustrated that the app icon consistently displays '31' instead of the current date, unlike other calendar apps, which makes it less useful for a quick glance R68R72R86R88.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Todoist 5/5 · US Amazing Application: I have been using this application for over 13 years and have been witness to the amazing product development that the task manager is today. Very intuitive data input allowing for simple daily reminders to complex team project management. I love the simplicity of quick task entry putting the essential organizing categories up front. It even allows for verbal entry. Ther
  2. [R8] Todoist 5/5 · US Great app: I love how flexible it is with when to plan things. Easy to figure out and keeps me on track.
  3. [R35] Todoist 5/5 · US The best comprehensive task manager I’ve used to date: I’ve used a lot of different task management apps, Things, OmniFocus, TickTick, iOS Reminders, and this is by far the best. It offers both robust, customizable features *and* user friendliness. It’s also very compatible with the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology. I highly recommend!
  4. [R50] Todoist 5/5 · US Highly recommended: Been on the paid plan for years now. So intuitive and easy to use, truly a game changer. You can create projects (private/shared/work team), easily organize with labels and levels of priority. It has board view, list view, calendar view, set multiple reminders with an alarm, add Time Tracker to see how much time you spend on a task etc. Now you can also add tasks by speaking. J
  5. [R3] Todoist 3/5 · US Calendar is the one big disappointment: I’m confused why I can’t sync my iCloud or a CalDav calendar with Todoist. I was hoping to move away from Google Calendar so it sucks that the options are so limited. I considered creating my own Todoist integration, but I don’t think the SDK allows me to sync calendar events. Looking for an app that can handle tasks and events with my family. The tasks par
  6. [R9] Todoist 3/5 · US Why??: This company is too successful to not be able to have direct calendar integration! Why? Calendar and to dos are too integrated to not include in a task manger.
  7. [R19] Todoist 1/5 · US Doesn’t connect to apple calender: Can’t use it for anything, doesn’t even connect to my calender? Built for iOS? Useless app.
  8. [R22] Todoist 1/5 · US No Apple Calendar Integration: No Apple Calendar integration in 2026 is insane. You won’t be able to add your calendar events to Todoist unless you use Google Calendar or Outlook. There are a lot of people that don’t want Google or Microsoft to have access to their personal calendar. Unfortunately, Todoist doesn’t care about those people.
  9. [R6] Todoist 3/5 · US bring back the add button: every since you guys removed the add button from the main menu i have been furious. my live is falling apart now please do add it back otherwise i will sue you.
  10. [R7] Todoist 1/5 · US Horrible Interface: This apps SUCKS. It’s impossible to add members, I literally only wanted to add one member to a project and it failed over 20 times. The interface sucks. Instead of it being easy to use and track, the setup itself was a nightmare to navigate and the page so messy with the multiple video and to do idea options
  11. [R1] Todoist 2/5 · US User: I was enjoying it but with software updates it tells me to download the latest version but will not allow it (I guess the new version can’t be run on older platforms). So, it still asks me to download the new version each time I open it, and it now no longer syncs between devices. And, as far as I can tell, there is NO WAY to contact customer support or get any help with it. A useful tool wh
  12. [R4] Todoist 1/5 · US No hay sincronización: Existe un falta de sincronización entre completar una tarea desde las notificaciones y creando tareas con Siri que no aparecen y no envía recordatorios a menos que necesariamente vuelva a abrir la aplicación
  13. [R5] Todoist 5/5 · US Big fan of this program: I’ve been using Todoist for years. It’s rock solid and I rely on it it to keep my life organized. Very good product.
  14. [R10] Todoist 1/5 · US Delays in updating the data and data loss: You change it on iPhone app, it can’t sync, overrides by desktop version, you lose your updated data. Ongoing problem for years.
  15. [R28] Todoist 1/5 · US Support not responding: I’ve been a paid subscriber for over 8+ years. Lost access a week ago. Restore doesn’t work. Support not responding. Already submitted two tickets 7+ days ago.
  16. [R42] Todoist 3/5 · GB Account verification flaky: Signed up on a monthly basis, and entered my projects. Started getting accounts verification requests in the app. Asked for email to be sent and tried to verify but it wouldn’t accept it. Subsequently no more emails have reached me. So I asked for help which raised a ticket but no follow up help. Trying to check the ticket says access denied. Warnings received that ac
  17. [R55] Todoist 1/5 · US Customer Service is Nonexistent: I recently purchased and annual subscription to Todoist but unfortunately the app doesn't appear to recognize that I did. I submitted a support ticket (actually several) since there is no way you can actually speak to a human and they have yet to address this concern.
  18. [R61] Google Calendar 1/5 · US Only blue event color: Can no longer set colors for my events. Only the default blue shows up as a single option. What on earth happened?!?!?!
  19. [R66] Google Calendar 3/5 · US Give Me All The Colors: I love google calendar but I wish I had all the color options that are available when picking the default calendar color for when I am picking my event colors. They are so much prettier and give more variety for the various types of events with a shared calendar. Please let me do this
  20. [R70] Google Calendar 2/5 · US Used to be great: I am disappointed that the color options have disappeared. Now it only shows default blue. I loved having different color choices for different appointments and activities
  21. [R73] Google Calendar 1/5 · US Color Update Broke Colors: The update for the desktop app broke colors. There is no consistency between the colors in the iOS app and the desktop version of calendar. Furthermore, custom colors that are available on desktop are not on the app. This update ruined the organization of my calendar.
  22. [R68] Google Calendar 4/5 · US Wish the day of the month showed on the app: The app works great. I love how calendar invites that come in to my Gmail also goes to my calendar once accepted. The only complaint I have is that it always shows “31” on the app. It would be nice if it showed the day of the month, like Apple calendar does. It’s helpful for quick glance to see the date.
  23. [R72] Google Calendar 3/5 · US Live date gone: Love the app, but don’t like the update where today’s date is no longer part of the app icon.
  24. [R86] Google Calendar 4/5 · US Just needs one tweak: I wish the app icon would show the date, instead of constantly saying 31.
  25. [R88] Google Calendar 2/5 · US App Icon: Please change the app icon to something other than a static number. I have to use this app for work and having the native apple calendar app displaying the correct date next to this app on my Home Screen makes this app look like a joke. Easy fix for a proper design decision.

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