TickTick

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Country: China (CN)
Founded: 2013
Developer: Appest Inc.
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web

Indexes

To-Do/Task Management

Overview

TickTick is a cross-platform task manager that combines to-do lists, calendars, habit tracking, and Pomodoro timers. It supports task organization with lists, subtasks, priorities, and multiple calendar views including yearly, monthly, weekly, and agenda. Users can sync data across devices and integrate with external calendars.

Key Features

Task Lists and Subtasks - Create hierarchical lists and subtasks for organizing projects and personal tasks.
Calendar Views - Access yearly, monthly, weekly, daily, agenda, and multi-day views for scheduling.
Habit Tracking - Track daily habits with progress monitoring and reminders.
Pomodoro Timer - Built-in focus timer for time management using Pomodoro technique.
Smart Lists - Automatically generated lists based on filters like due date or priority.
Reminders and Notifications - Set location-based and time-based reminders for tasks.
Notes and Checklists - Attach notes or checklists to individual tasks.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic task management, one calendar view, limited reminders, cross-device sync.
Premium	$3.99/month or $35.99/year	Advanced features like unlimited reminders, habit tracking, Pomodoro, calendar subscriptions, filters, and themes.

Platforms & Requirements

TickTick runs on web browsers, Windows, macOS, Linux desktops, iOS, and Android devices with real-time sync. Mobile apps support widgets and quick-add features; desktop versions offer menu bar/tray integration. No notable platform-specific limitations beyond free tier restrictions.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Google Calendar
Outlook Calendar
Apple Calendar
Notion
Zapier
CalDAV/CardDAV
ICS import/export
API access (Premium)

Alternatives

App	Difference
Todoist	Todoist emphasizes natural language parsing and karma productivity tracking, with stronger team collaboration features.
Microsoft To Do	Microsoft To Do offers deep integration with Outlook and Microsoft ecosystem, but fewer advanced views and timers.
Any.do	Any.do focuses on grocery lists, WhatsApp reminders, and a simpler interface without built-in habit tracking.
Things 3	Things 3 is macOS/iOS-only with a polished design, lacking cross-platform support and web access.

Reputation

TickTick is praised for its comprehensive feature set, intuitive interface, and reliable cross-platform sync at a reasonable price. Users appreciate the flexible calendar views and habit tools compared to simpler apps. Criticisms include occasional sync delays and a steeper learning curve for advanced features; some report premium paywalls on core functions like multiple reminders.

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