When comparing Tasks vs Listonic, the Slant community recommends Listonic for most people. In the question“What are the best to-do list apps for Android?” Listonic is ranked 17th while Tasks is ranked 18th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Very configurable
Many configuration options.
Pro Can create events on Calendar
Tasks can create events on your calendar if you set a due date and time. It also syncs the state (completed).
Pro Syncs to Google Tasks
Pro Easy to add complex tasks
The setup page of a task takes only a single page, which makes it fast and easy add one. But there are still a lot of options available, like:
- date and time
- repeating
- priority (four different colors)
- category
- list
- reminder (by time or location, different ringing schemes)
- attachement
- description
- hide until
- add to calendar
- timer
Pro Full featured widgets
Widgets can be truly customized. You can set a filter by automatic list (today, recent, uncategorized) or tag or list. There is a light, a black and a dark theme, plus a color setting. The opacity can be set, as well as the font size. Then you can decide to show the header, the settings, the due date, or the checkboxes.
Pro Import from Astrid
Tasks allows you to import your data from Astrid.
Pro Provides you with useful cooking tips
Pro Easy list-sharing with other users
Pro Automatically categorizes items by aisle
Listonic will show an icon that represents an aisle next to the item.
Pro Syncs between all your devices
Pro Speeds up the creation of a shopping list by allowing you to choose from a list of your favorite products
The app can show you a list of items you have chosen most often. That list can then be used to quickly create a shopping list from your favorite products.
Pro Smart voice input
Pro Environmentally-friendly
Fights waste. You plan what to buy and don’t end up buying more stuff that necessary
Cons
Con No syncing
Unlike most to-do apps, Tasks features no form of synchronization with other devices.
Con Only preset categories available
There's currently no way create your own categories for items. That functionality might be coming in the future.