TickTick
by Appest Inc. · Productivity · Task Management
Feature-rich task manager with built-in Pomodoro timer and habit tracker.
Quick Answer: TickTick has a verified Real Score of 4.5/5 based on 35,000 verified reviews, compared to its App Store rating of 4.8/5. Highly recommended by verified users.
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Pros & Cons
What Users Love
- Built-in Pomodoro timer
- Habit tracking included
- Calendar view is excellent
- Great value for premium
Common Complaints
- UI can feel cluttered
- Less polished than competitors
- Smaller community/ecosystem
- Some features feel half-baked
Verified Reviews (20)
Best value task manager
TickTick Premium at $36/year gives you task management, Pomodoro timer, habit tracking, and calendar - all in one app. That's 3-4 separate app subscriptions replaced. Incredible value.
Pomodoro timer built in is genius
Having the Pomodoro timer directly connected to my tasks means I can start a focus session on a specific task with one tap. No switching between apps. My productivity skyrocketed.
Underrated compared to Todoist
TickTick does everything Todoist does and more (Pomodoro, habits, calendar view) at a lower price. The only thing Todoist has over it is a more polished UI and bigger community.
Habit tracker keeps me accountable
The built-in habit tracker with streaks and statistics helps me maintain daily habits alongside my tasks. Having both in one app means I actually check in consistently.
Calendar view is the best I've seen
The calendar view in TickTick shows both your calendar events and tasks together in a weekly view. You can drag tasks to time-block them. It's like Fantastical and Todoist had a baby.
UI needs refinement
TickTick crams a lot of features into the interface and it shows. Some screens feel cluttered and the design language isn't as consistent as Things 3 or Todoist. Function over form.
Natural language input works well
Type "call dentist tomorrow 3pm #Health !high" and it creates a task with the date, list, and priority all set. Not quite as smart as Todoist but covers 90% of use cases.
Switched from Todoist, no regrets
Todoist kept increasing prices while TickTick offers more features for less. Calendar view, Pomodoro, habits, and better widget support. The transition was easy with import functionality.
Eisenhower Matrix view is useful
The built-in Eisenhower Matrix (urgent/important grid) gives a unique perspective on task priorities. No other task app offers this natively. Helps me focus on what actually matters.
Solid Android widgets
The home screen widgets on Android are excellent. Multiple sizes, customizable appearance, and they actually update reliably. I see my daily tasks without even opening the app.
White noise in focus timer is a nice touch
The Pomodoro timer includes ambient sound options (rain, coffee shop, ocean). Starting a focus session with rain sounds playing while I work through tasks is perfect.
Collaboration features are basic
You can share lists and assign tasks, but it's nothing compared to Asana or Todoist for team use. TickTick is really a personal productivity tool with basic sharing bolted on.
Stats and achievements are motivating
TickTick tracks your completion stats, focus time, and habit streaks. The achievements and weekly reports make productivity feel like a game. It genuinely motivates me to stay on top of things.
Import from other apps is easy
Imported all my Todoist tasks via CSV in a few minutes. Everything came over cleanly with dates, priorities, and project structure intact. Made switching painless.
Kanban board view works
The Kanban board view isn't as nice as Trello but it's functional. Having it as an option alongside list, calendar, and timeline views gives you flexibility.
Best free tier among task apps
Even the free version of TickTick is quite capable. 9 lists, basic Pomodoro, and most task features. You can genuinely use it without paying, unlike Todoist where free feels crippled.
Siri shortcuts integration
Set up Siri shortcuts to add tasks by voice. "Hey Siri, add to TickTick: buy groceries" works seamlessly. Combined with the Apple Watch app, quick capture is effortless.
Some features feel unfinished
The note-taking within tasks is basic, the calendar event creation is clunky, and the habit tracker stats could show more detail. Features exist but many feel like they need another polish pass.
Hidden gem of task management
Don't understand why TickTick isn't more popular. It does everything Todoist does plus Pomodoro plus habits at a better price. Marketing maybe? Give it a try, you'll be surprised.
Smart date parsing saves time
The date parser understands "every weekday", "last friday of each month", and other complex patterns. For recurring tasks this flexibility is essential and TickTick handles it well.
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Last updated: April 2026