Structured vs TickTick
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Structured
Visual day planner that puts tasks and events on one timeline
TickTick
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in
Where they differ
- Structured starts at $2.99 to $7.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
- Only TickTick lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- Structured can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Structured also covers time blocking.
- TickTick also covers natural-language input, kanban boards and habit tracking.
At a glance
| Structured | TickTick | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $2.99 to $7.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list) | $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month) |
| Free plan | Timeline, all-day and inbox tasks, subtasks, notes, notifications, widgets, sync and the Energy Monitor. Recurring tasks, calendar import and Structured AI need Pro. | 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 | Structured Pro has a trial period that includes every Pro feature. The help center does not state its length. | None listed |
| Web | ||
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| Windows | ||
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| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | unorderly GmbH | Appest Inc. |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | ticktick.com |
| Checked | Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Structured
- People who prefer a visual timeline of the day to a plain task list
- Apple users who want one planner on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Buyers who would rather pay once: Pro has a lifetime purchase option
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
Structured
- The vendor publishes no price list. Pro pricing depends on region and currency and is shown in the app or app store.
- Recurring tasks, calendar import, Reminders import, Replan and Structured AI all require Structured Pro.
- There is no Windows app. Structured Web runs in a browser but does not yet have every feature of the mobile apps.
- Structured Web needs an internet connection and a Structured Cloud sync account.
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
Structured
- Visual timeline
- Tasks and imported calendar events appear on one timeline for the day, with daily, weekly and monthly views and color coding.
- Inbox, subtasks and notes
- Tasks can wait in an inbox until they are scheduled, and carry subtasks, notes, icons and notifications. All of this is in the free version.
- Calendar and Reminders import
- Brings in events from Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook and to-do lists from Apple Reminders and Microsoft To Do. Requires Structured Pro.
- Recurring tasks and Replan
- Repeat tasks on a schedule, and use Replan to move missed tasks onto another day. Both are Pro features.
- Structured AI
- Drafts a daily schedule and can scan a physical planner or timetable into the timeline. Requires Structured Pro.
- Sync across devices
- Structured Cloud sync shares data and Pro access between Apple devices, Android and the web app, and the Apple Watch app shows the schedule on your wrist.
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
Structured
Free$0
Timeline, all-day and inbox tasks, subtasks, notes, notifications, widgets, timeline views and sync.
Structured Pro (Monthly)$2.99 to $7.99
per month
Adds Structured AI, calendar and Reminders import, recurring tasks and Replan. The US App Store lists price points of $2.99, $6.99 and $7.99.
Structured Pro (Yearly)$9.99 to $39.99
per year
The same Pro features on a yearly subscription. The US App Store lists price points of $9.99, $29.99, $34.99 and $39.99.
Structured Pro (Lifetime)$99.99
one-time purchase
A single payment for Pro instead of a subscription, as listed on the US App Store.
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
Structured
- Lifetime license
Lifetime purchase of Structured Pro
Structured Pro can be bought once instead of by subscription. The US App Store lists the lifetime purchase at $99.99, and pricing varies by region.
- Other savings
Apple Family Sharing for Pro
Pro subscriptions and the lifetime purchase bought on the Apple App Store can be shared through Apple Family Sharing. Web purchases are not eligible.
- Other savings
Scholarship: one year of Pro free
Structured's press kit lists a scholarship that gives one free year to users who cannot afford an upgrade.
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).
