Remember The Milk vs TickTick

Remember The Milk is a task management app that lets users create lists, set due dates and reminders, and organize tasks with tags, priorities, and locations. It has been running for many years and integrates with tools like Gmail, Outlook, Twitter, and Slack so reminders can reach users through channels they already use.

TickTick is a task and calendar app that combines to-do lists, scheduling, and productivity tools like a Pomodoro timer and habit tracker in one place. Users can organize tasks into lists, folders, and Kanban boards, view them alongside a full calendar in multiple layouts, and rely on natural language input to quickly add reminders. The app is built to work identically across phone, desktop, tablet, browser, and even smartwatch, with sharing and collaboration features for splitting tasks with family or teammates. It targets individuals and small teams who want one lightweight tool covering both daily task management and lightweight personal habit building.

• Long track record and stable, mature feature set
• Deep email integration for capturing tasks quickly
• Flexible smart lists for custom task views
• Cross-platform availability including older and lighter clients

• Combines task management, calendar, and habit tracking without needing separate apps
• Works consistently across a very wide range of platforms including smartwatch
• Affordable premium pricing compared to many task apps
• Flexible views (list, Kanban, calendar, matrix) suit different working styles

• Interface feels dated compared to newer task apps
• Free plan limits some sync frequency and integrations
• Lacks the rich collaboration/project features of tools like Asana or ClickUp

• Some power-user features like advanced filters are locked behind Premium
• Interface can feel dense for users who want a minimal single-list app
• Free plan limits calendar and customization functionality