Product comparison
OnlyCheckboxes vs TickTick
TickTick is a polished all-in-one planner. OnlyCheckboxes is more focused: build a procedure once, schedule each run, and learn from the result.
Feature and US pricing details checked August 26, 2026. Prices and features can change.
Choose OnlyCheckboxes when
Your main problem is running the same multi-step process, preserving each attempt, and seeing which steps get missed.
Choose TickTick when
You want tasks, calendar planning, reminders, habits, Pomodoro, an Eisenhower Matrix, widgets, and light collaboration in one app.
At a glance
| Compare | OnlyCheckboxes | TickTick |
|---|---|---|
| Core model | Reusable checklist templates that produce dated, separately reviewable runs. | An all-in-one personal planner for tasks, calendar, habits, focus, notes, and shared lists. |
| Repeatable work | One routine connects the template, every scheduled run, and what happened. | Recurring tasks and saved task or note templates cover repeated work. |
| Scheduling | Set a date range for a run and place each step on a day or range inside it. | Flexible recurrence, reminders, future cycles in calendar, durations, and calendar subscriptions. |
| History | Review run-specific completion, missed steps, notes, attachments, and timing. | Task Activities, completion summaries, statistics, and a yearly history heatmap. |
| Planning extras | Stays focused on running and improving checklists. | Calendar views, habits, Pomodoro, Matrix, widgets, location reminders, and wider integrations. |
| US price | $6.99 monthly or $59.99 yearly after an eligible 30-day trial. | A limited free plan is available. Premium is $49.99 yearly on the web; the US App Store also lists $4.99 monthly. |
Where OnlyCheckboxes fits best
- A recurring procedure whose steps span several days.
- A clear execution record tied to each generated run, including proof and missed steps.
- Someone who wants fewer planning modes and more attention on doing the checklist well.
Where TickTick fits best
- One broad planner for tasks, calendars, reminders, habits, and focus sessions.
- Fast capture, calendar time blocking, widgets, location reminders, and flexible recurrence.
- Individuals, families, and small groups sharing lists across many device types.
Moving from TickTick
OnlyCheckboxes does not promise a one-click importer. A careful move starts with the recurring work that matters most.
- Generate a TickTick web backup before moving anything important.
- Choose recurring tasks with check items that should become OnlyCheckboxes templates and steps.
- Rebuild recurrence and step dates deliberately. Attachments, comments, activity history, habits, focus logs, and calendar settings may need to stay in TickTick or move by hand.
Sources
We used TickTick's own product and help pages for the claims above.