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Head-to-head

TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar vs Habit Tracker

TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 4.9★ · Free + IAP 80
Winner TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar
Habit Tracker 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65

TickTick is the stronger choice for comprehensive task and time management, while Habit Tracker is suitable for dedicated habit tracking, despite its free-tier limitations and sync issues.

Full reviews: TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar · Habit Tracker

TickTick offers a robust suite of features for task management, habit tracking, and calendar integration, though some users find its interface overwhelming and many features are paywalled. Habit Tracker is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness in building habits, but its free version is very limited, and users report significant issues with syncing and subscription management.

Head to head

Features & Functionality edge: TickTick:To-Do List & CalendarR5R6R8R11
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar TickTick is lauded for its extensive features, including categories, subcategories, repeating tasks, custom due dates, detailed notes, priority alerts, focus timers, and integration with other apps like Notion R5R8R18. It's seen as a powerful tool for managing work, school, and personal tasks, even for those with ADHD R11R18. However, some users note missing features like a true 'due date' distinct from a start date, color-coding for specific tasks, and the ability to create events that transfer to other calendars R6.
Habit Tracker Habit Tracker is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness in tracking habits, offering encouragement upon task completion and useful stats . Users appreciate its straightforward UI and the ability to customize activities and reminders . However, some users desire more advanced features like subtasks for habits or the ability to track habits in rolling windows .
Ease of Use & Interface tieR7R18R19R21
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar TickTick is described as easy to use and intuitive by many, even for older users . It's customizable without being overwhelming R18. Conversely, some find its interface 'too much' and not streamlined, preferring simpler calendar-like apps R7R21. There are complaints about unskippable intro animations and issues with font sizes and color options R19.
Habit Tracker Habit Tracker is frequently lauded for its easy, simple, and intuitive UI, with users finding it natural to use and appreciate its organized layout and cute colors . However, some users find it not intuitive or struggle with specific functions like changing group names or widget themes .
Reliability & Performance edge: TickTick:To-Do List & CalendarR4R5R8R9
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar TickTick generally performs well, with users praising its ability to keep them on track and focused R5R8. However, there are reports of significant issues, including tasks disappearing after being signed out, widgets breaking after updates, and notifications not syncing across devices R9R27. Some users also report problems with overnight events cluttering the calendar R4.
Habit Tracker Habit Tracker faces significant reliability issues, particularly with syncing across devices, with users reporting that habits set on one device don't appear on others, even with iCloud settings enabled R73R84. There are also reports of notifications not being sent, and health data not converting correctly . Some users experience glitches with the interface, like opening on 'yesterday' or showing incorrect streaks .
Price & Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR10R13R26R29
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar TickTick offers a free tier, but many essential features, such as monthly/weekly calendar views, task duration, and advanced syncing, are behind a paywall R10R29R37R41. This paywall is a significant point of frustration for many, with some feeling it removes basic functions R37. However, some free users find it sufficient, and paid users consider the subscription worthwhile for the extensive features R26. There are serious accusations of unauthorized charges and subscription renewals R13R45R53.
Habit Tracker Habit Tracker has a free version that is severely limited, typically to 5 or 6 habits, which frustrates many users who feel basic functionality is paywalled R63R75. The lifetime purchase option is praised for its value . However, there are numerous complaints about being charged multiple times, subscriptions not activating despite payment, and difficulty managing or canceling subscriptions R61.
Support & Account Management edge: TickTick:To-Do List & CalendarR9R13R45R47
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar TickTick users report issues with account management, including tasks disappearing after being signed out and difficulty deleting accounts R9R47. There are also serious complaints about unauthorized subscription charges and renewals, with subscriptions not appearing in Apple's list R13R45R53.
Habit Tracker Habit Tracker users frequently report difficulty with account management, including no clear way to delete an account or add family members to a family subscription . A major concern is the failure of purchased lifetime subscriptions to activate, leading to users being repeatedly prompted to pay or being charged multiple times without resolution R61. Users also mention unresponsive support .
Pick TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar if

you need a comprehensive task manager with robust features for planning, scheduling, and habit tracking across multiple platforms, and are willing to pay for premium features or navigate a potentially complex interface.

Pick Habit Tracker if

you are primarily looking for a simple, intuitive app solely focused on tracking a limited number of habits and are comfortable with the free-tier limitations or the risk of subscription issues.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to their free vs. paid models and subscription management, which skews recent ratings. For TickTick, the evidence is more balanced between feature praise and paywall/bug complaints. For Habit Tracker, the negative reviews are heavily concentrated on paywall limitations and subscription/syncing issues, despite positive feedback on its core habit tracking functionality.

Frequently asked

How many habits can I track for free in Habit Tracker?
In the free version of Habit Tracker, you are typically limited to tracking 5 or 6 habits R63R75R103R108.
Does TickTick offer a calendar view for free?
No, many users report that basic calendar views, such as monthly, weekly, or yearly, are behind a paywall in TickTick R37R41.
Are there syncing issues with either app?
Yes, both apps have reported syncing issues; TickTick users mention notifications not syncing across devices R27, while Habit Tracker users frequently report that habits do not sync between their phone and iPad or MacBook R73R84.
Do these apps have problems with unauthorized charges?
Yes, both apps have users reporting unauthorized charges; TickTick users claim they were charged for yearly plans without consent or had subscriptions renew without warning R13R45R53, and Habit Tracker users report being charged multiple times or not receiving premium access despite paying R61.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 5/5 · US Great time management tool: Great product to keep you on track and focused on the task at hand, and to monitor non-priority tasks. That function alone is worth it. The bonus is the focus and built-in timer to track your focus time on a task. I would highly recommend this app to anyone looking for time-management tools.
  2. [R6] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 3/5 · US Still lacks a due date: Pretty nice, comprehensive, and smooth UX. But you can’t set a due date for a task. You can set a start date but that is not at all the same thing. Amazing how many todo apps do t have that feature. Also, projects are just folders and can’t contain any information describing them, they’re just a list of tasks. I don’t need a project manager but it would be nice to save t
  3. [R8] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 5/5 · US Love this app: Fabulous task manager. Allows for categories and subcategories, repeating, custom due dates, detailed notes. Priority and timing alerts. Sorts logically. Allows manual sort. Lots of shortcuts if that’s your thing. I use it to manage work tasks (over 1000 repeating annually) and it keeps me on track, sorted and focused on the priorities. I tried To Do once my org moved to that. Not
  4. [R11] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 5/5 · US Helps organize every aspect of my life: I use this app for personal, work, and school. I love the ability to rank importance and schedule a time for tasks.
  5. [R7] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 2/5 · US Not smooth: Interface is just way too much. Needs to be streamlined massively. Better apps are just like your calendar with two buttons on the side. That's it. Ticktick has like ten pages of shi
  6. [R18] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 5/5 · US 10/10!: I have been looking for a planning app for what feels like ages. None of them had everything I needed until now. I’ve been using this app for about a month and it’s been game changing. It’s customizable, but not overwhelming. I am a full time student and full time office manager. This app has helped me organize school work, plan todos, track habits, set timers for studying, plan for my hob
  7. [R19] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 2/5 · US Annoying intro animation: Extremely annoying animation when you install the app. No way to skip you’re just forced to watch their intro slop
  8. [R21] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · US Bloated apps: I would not recommend, bloated operations. I just want to add my lists and organize. I don’t want a tool that consumes too much management time. An easy drag in other apps requires too many clicks
  9. [R4] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · US Sloppy for overnight workers.: Doesn’t properly add overnight events to the calendar..:treats them as another event past midnight which clutters the calendar and makes you look busier than you actually are. A major critical flaw and won’t be subbing because of that. Good thing a trial was offered.
  10. [R9] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 3/5 · US Everything’s gone: I used it for my basic tasks for the day and for recurring tasks. It signed me out for no reason today and none of my emails are working. They all sign in with a brand new account. All of my tasks are just gone. If you’re going to use this app just make sure you at least have a record of the tasks you have and the frequency you do them. Because otherwise it may just disappear.
  11. [R10] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · US Tried both laptop and iphone: All i wanted was a calendar that offers check marks . Unfortunately upon downloading there are still no check marks , i guess until you pay yearly ? I downloaded on my laptop it wouldn't even display my calendar at all. Someone else's calendar and all grayed out. I'm not a freebie seeker but you don't show to me that your app works . Like if you would show me for 1 ho
  12. [R13] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · US bad: i love the app and its features but when i had gotten a free prescription it canceled a week later as planned. I haven’t been getting notifications from the app and I haven’t really been minding because I didn’t really think the app suits Me, but it’s been a few weeks since I had gotten my free subscription and two days ago I had barely noticed that they charged me for the yearly plan, which
  13. [R26] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 5/5 · US So feature rich: And easy to nav. I’m still getting used to it but I plan to keep my subscription after the trial. I guess that’s the ultimate test of an app, right?
  14. [R29] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · US Every useful feature behind a paywall: Just when I thought I found the perfect app for social media planning….literally every useful feature is behind a paywall. Without the annual subscription you’re better off just using your notes app
  15. [R45] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · GB Scam: Starts a premium subscription without your permission, took me a few months to clock it.
  16. [R47] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · GB Can’t delete my account: This is the most annoying thing about an app you read the reviews get all hyped up about to go download register with them to actual use the app, then realise it has no absolute use to me at all and when it comes to delete my data and information to uninstall the app the deletion process has an error 🙄typical behaviour of a hyped up app that actually has no use for a neuro
  17. [R63] Habit Tracker 3/5 · US If only: I really like this app I’m going to use it on my watch but I don’t like how you have to have a prescription and for free you only get six having good habits should be free❤️
  18. [R75] Habit Tracker 3/5 · US Free & great but limited: I wish apps were up front about what all is included on the free version. I was really looking forward to using this tracker and really enjoyed the interface and setup. After creating 6 habits I couldn’t add more. I reached out to the support team and learned that you only get 6 habits on the free version and if I wanted more I’d have to buy the subscription. I also learn
  19. [R103] Habit Tracker 1/5 · US Have to pay: This app sucks your only allowed to have 6 habits at a time and if you need more like me you have to pay $20 for it
  20. [R108] Habit Tracker 3/5 · GB Only one change can make this app 5 stars: Why do we need a subscription for everything!! This app is perfect apart from the fact you can only make I think 5 habits before paying??? That’s crazy just for a habit app- atleasttttt make it like 10-20, I’m avoiding it by getting multiple habit apps for all the ones I want, this one is my favourite I wish I could only have this one.
  21. [R37] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · GB Removes basic functions: Makes you pay to view the calendar in a monthly, weekly or yearly way, like most calendars do for free…. The payment isn’t even one time but monthly. Love me greedy apps
  22. [R41] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 2/5 · GB Okay app but calendar is subscribe based?: A pretty good app but it feels like it’s gamifying my todos. Also the subscription prompts are extremely annoying and behind some very basic functions.
  23. [R27] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 2/5 · US This app horrible: There’s a difference between nagging and outright obnoxious. This app is the later. I would not mind if snoozing a task on one device actually synced in a reasonable time on other devices, but it doesn’t. I’ve walked into a separate where my iPad is and the alert is still going 5-10 minutes after it was snoozed on my iPhone. Yes, they are on the same network. Rescheduling tasks
  24. [R73] Habit Tracker 1/5 · US Not syncing: I originally set all my habits on my iPad and then it synced up perfectly with my phone. I then recently got a new iPad and tried several times to sync it with my phone. I tried everything. All iCloud settings are enabled. I googled and double checked everything but it is still blank on my iPad. How do I get this to sync on my iPad???
  25. [R84] Habit Tracker 3/5 · US Nice app but gosh this is killing me: Overall very like the design and the tracker, but this things just doesn’t sync through my devices. My MacBook doesn’t have habit created on my phone. Please fix this, dearest developers.
  26. [R53] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · GB Subscription renewal cheats: Subscription does not appear in Apple list of subscribed apps but it renews without warning. Very dirty tactics.
  27. [R61] Habit Tracker 1/5 · US Cancelled and still getting charged!: Trying to get them to stop charging me.

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