TickTick
TickTick is a task manager that bundles the tools procrastinators usually cobble together separately: a to-do list, a calendar view, a habit tracker and a built-in Pomodoro focus timer. That integration is its pitch against Todoist, one app where you plan the task, schedule it and then run the timer to actually start it.
| Category | Task manager with focus timer |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Price | Free tier; Premium around $35.99/year (check current pricing) |
| Best for | People who want tasks, time blocking and Pomodoro in one app; habit building alongside tasks |
| Limitations | Jack-of-all-trades depth; more of the useful features sit behind Premium than with Todoist |
What it does well
- The built-in Pomodoro timer attached directly to a task closes the gap between planning and starting, which is where procrastination lives.
- Calendar view supports drag-and-drop time blocking without a separate app.
- Habit tracking sits beside tasks, handy for recurring avoidance targets like exercise.
- Free tier is generous enough to run a real system before paying.
Where it falls short
- Each module is shallower than a dedicated alternative: the calendar is no Fantastical, the habit tracker is basic.
- Key views and filters (full calendar functionality, more reminders) sit behind Premium.
- The interface is busier than Todoist's, and more surface area means more to fiddle with instead of working.
Related
Pomodoro TechniqueTime blocking
Frequently asked questions
Is TickTick better than Todoist for procrastination?
If the built-in Pomodoro timer and calendar mean you will actually start tasks rather than just file them, yes, and its free tier is arguably stronger. Todoist remains slicker for pure capture and shared projects. Either works; the differentiator is whether you will use the timer.