TapTidy vs Apple-only
task managers
Premium Apple-ecosystem task apps are beautifully designed — but they don't run on Android, have no web app, and sync only to proprietary cloud services.
Switch to TapTidy if you use Android, need a web app, share tasks with non-Apple users, want CalDAV compatibility with open calendar clients, or need a free tier before committing.
Feature comparison
| Feature | TapTidy | Typical Apple-only app |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier | Yes — 100 tasks, no expiry | Typically no free tier |
| Pricing model | Subscription from $5/mo | One-time purchase per platform (~$10–50 each) |
| Cross-platform price | One subscription, all platforms | Separate purchase per Apple platform |
| Platform support | ||
| Web app | Yes — installable PWA | No web app |
| Android app | Native Kotlin + Jetpack Compose | No Android app |
| iPhone / iPad | Not yet | Yes — award-winning native app |
| Mac app | Not yet | Yes — native |
| Offline access | Offline-first (device-first writes) | Yes (local storage) |
| Sync | ||
| Cross-device sync | Yes (Pro+) | Yes (proprietary cloud) |
| CalDAV server | Built-in | No |
| CalDAV client | Yes | No |
| Google Calendar sync | Yes (Pro+) | No |
| Open sync protocol | CalDAV (open standard) | Proprietary only |
| Privacy & Security | ||
| End-to-end encryption | Yes (Pro+) | No — server-readable |
| Zero-telemetry mode | Yes (Pro Privacy) | No |
Where TapTidy wins
Works on Android and web
Apple-only task apps have no Android app and no web app. If you — or anyone you share tasks with — uses Android or a non-Apple computer, these apps are simply unavailable. TapTidy runs everywhere.
Free to start, subscription model
Premium Apple-only apps typically charge upfront — separately for each Apple platform. TapTidy's free tier is genuinely useful with no time limit, and a $5/month Pro subscription covers every platform.
Open CalDAV sync
TapTidy exposes a CalDAV server you can connect from Apple Reminders, Thunderbird, or any standards-compliant app. Apple-only apps use proprietary sync — your data is locked to their cloud.
End-to-end encryption
Premium Apple-only task apps typically do not offer E2E encryption. TapTidy Pro encrypts your tasks on-device before they leave. For sensitive personal, medical, or legal tasks, this matters.
Where Apple-only apps win
Best-in-class Apple experience
Premium Apple task apps are often design-award winners. If you exclusively use Apple devices, their native iPhone and Mac apps offer a level of platform integration TapTidy doesn't yet match.
No subscription required
If you prefer owning software outright rather than subscribing, Apple-only apps' one-time purchase model may be preferable — despite the higher combined cost for multiple platforms.