Goblin Tools vs TickTick
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Goblin Tools
Small AI tools that break tasks into steps, free on the web
TickTick
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in
Where they differ
- Goblin Tools starts at $0.99 one-time for the Android app; Pro is $3 per month on the web. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
- Only TickTick lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- Goblin Tools also covers templates.
- TickTick also covers natural-language input, calendar, kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
At a glance
| Goblin Tools | TickTick | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $0.99 one-time for the Android app; Pro is $3 per month on the web | $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month) |
| Free plan | Every tool is free on the website, and the vendor says existing features will never move behind a paywall. Sync, result history, templates, custom tones and shared lists need Pro; the mobile apps are paid downloads. | 9 lists, 99 tasks per list, 5 habits, 2 reminders per task and 1 attachment per day, with list and kanban views, a basic calendar view and sync across devices. |
| Free trial | 1-week free trial of Goblin Tools Pro; cancel anytime | None listed |
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| Made by | Skyhook BV | Appest Inc. |
| Price read from | goblin.tools | ticktick.com |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Goblin Tools
- People who find large tasks overwhelming and want them split into steps
- Neurodivergent users, the audience the tools were designed for
- Quick one-off help with tone, time estimates or decisions
TickTick
- People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app
- Keeping the same lists on Windows, Mac, Linux, phones and the web
- Students and school staff, who can apply for a discount on Premium
Worth knowing
Goblin Tools
- The vendor warns that results come from general-purpose AI models and should be treated as guesswork, not as fact.
- The website is free, but the Android and iOS apps are paid downloads: $0.99 and $1.99 in the US stores.
- Sync, history, templates and list sharing need the Pro subscription, and Pro sync covers the web only, with app support still to come.
- Pro costs more inside the iOS app ($3.99 a month) than on the website ($3 a month).
TickTick
- The free plan is capped at 9 lists, 99 tasks per list, 5 habits and 1 attachment per day.
- Multiple calendar views, task duration and email reminders are listed as Premium features.
- The pricing page shows Premium only as a $49.99 annual plan; a $4.99 monthly option appears on the App Store listing.
- Location-based reminders are listed as iOS only.
Key features
Goblin Tools
- Magic ToDo
- A to-do list that works out the steps for a task automatically. A spiciness level hints at how hard the task feels, and a higher level produces more steps.
- Taskmaster
- Works through a to-do list one step at a time, so that attention stays on a single task instead of the whole list.
- Estimator and Compiler
- Estimator gives a rough time estimate for a task or activity. Compiler turns a messy brain dump of text into an organized list of actions.
- Formalizer and Judge
- Formalizer rewrites text to match a chosen tone or level of formality. Judge offers a second opinion on the emotion or intent behind a message.
- Professor, Consultant and Chef
- Professor explains a complicated subject in simpler terms, Consultant compares options to help with a decision, and Chef invents a recipe from ingredients on hand.
- Goblin Tools Pro
- The subscription keeps Magic ToDo lists in sync across devices on the web, stores the last 50 results of each tool, and adds templates, custom tones and shareable lists.
TickTick
- Typed and spoken task capture
- Dates and times are recognized as a task is typed. Voice Capture turns speech into one or more tasks and uses AI to pull out dates and priorities.
- Calendar views
- Yearly, monthly, weekly, multi-day, multi-week and agenda views show tasks alongside subscribed calendars. The free plan has a basic calendar view; Premium lists multiple views.
- Kanban, timeline and matrix
- A list can be shown as a kanban board, as a timeline for tasks that have a duration, or as an Eisenhower matrix that sorts tasks by urgency and importance.
- Pomodoro timer
- Work on a task in 25-minute focus intervals. Statistics report focus time next to completed tasks and habit logs.
- Habit tracker
- Habits are logged and charted in the same app as tasks. The free plan allows 5 habits and Premium allows 299.
- Shared lists
- Share a list with other people and assign tasks to them. The member count is 2 on the free plan and 29 on Premium.
Plans
Goblin Tools
Website$0
All nine tools in a web browser, including Magic ToDo, Formalizer, Judge, Estimator and Compiler.
Android app$0.99
one-time purchase on Google Play
The same tools as an Android app. Pro is sold separately as an in-app purchase.
iOS app$1.99
one-time purchase on the App Store
The same tools as an app for iPhone and iPad. Pro is sold separately as an in-app purchase.
Goblin Tools Pro$3
per month on the web ($3.99 monthly or $39.99 yearly on iOS)
Magic ToDo sync across devices on the web, the last 50 results per tool, templates, custom tones, standing instructions and list sharing.
TickTick
Free$0
9 lists with 99 tasks each, list and kanban views, date recognition as you type, task reminders and cross-platform sync.
Premium$49.99
per year
299 lists with 999 tasks each, multiple calendar views, task duration, email reminders, themes and 299 habits.
Ways to pay less
Goblin Tools
- Annual discount
Yearly Pro on iOS costs about 16% less
The App Store lists Pro at $3.99 monthly or $39.99 yearly, about 16% less than 12 monthly payments ($47.88). The $3 monthly price on the website is lower still.
TickTick
- Education
25% off Premium for students, faculty and staff
Eligible students, faculty and staff can apply with proof of status for 25% off one year of Premium. TickTick lists the price after the discount as $37.99.
- Annual discount
Annual billing costs about 17% less than monthly
The App Store listing shows Premium at $4.99 monthly or $49.99 annually, so a year paid up front costs about 17% less than 12 monthly payments ($59.88).
