Mintofu vs TickTick
Tasks and habits everywhere, or tasks, PDFs and mind maps on Apple?
Short answer
TickTick packs tasks, notes, a calendar, a focus timer and a habit tracker into one inexpensive, cross-platform app, with cloud AI on Premium. Mintofu overlaps on tasks, notes and the calendar, and adds PDF markup, mind maps and AI that runs on your device — but it's for Apple devices only. Choose TickTick for habit tracking or Windows and Android; choose Mintofu for PDFs, mind maps and on-device privacy.
Side-by-side comparison
Competitor details verified on October 4, 2026 from official sources (listed below). Prices in US dollars.
| Feature | Mintofu | TickTick |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | Free; Mintofu+ $2.99/mo, $19.99/yr or $49.99 once | Free plan; Premium $49.99/yr (or $4.99/mo in the App Store) |
| Free plan | Free forever: unlimited notes and task lists, full calendar; up to 2 notebooks, 3 mind maps, 3 PDFs and 2 AI uses a day | 9 lists, 99 tasks per list, 2 reminders per task; basic calendar, no AI |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Android, Web |
| Notes | Yes | Yes |
| Tasks & reminders | Yes | Yes |
| PDF markup (highlight, draw, sign) | Yes | No |
| Mind maps | Yes | No |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Pencil handwriting | Yes | Not documented |
| Turn notes into tasks or mind maps | Yes | Partly |
| Where AI runs | On your device | In the cloud |
| Works offline | Yes | Not documented |
| Separate sign-up required | No | Not documented |
| One purchase covers iPhone, iPad & Mac | Yes | Yes |
| One-time purchase option | Yes | No |
Key differences
- PDFs and mind maps — Mintofu marks up PDFs and has a mind-map canvas; TickTick attaches PDFs as files, and its documented views don't include mind maps.
- Where AI runs — TickTick's AI is Premium-only and processed on its servers with a monthly quota; Mintofu's AI runs on your device through Apple Intelligence.
- Habits and platforms — TickTick includes a habit tracker and runs on Windows, Android and the web; Mintofu is for iPhone, iPad and Mac, with streaks for repeating tasks.
- Pricing — TickTick Premium is $49.99 a year with no lifetime option; Mintofu+ is $19.99 a year or $49.99 once.
Choose Mintofu if…
- You want to mark up PDFs and brainstorm in mind maps next to your tasks
- You want AI that stays on your device
- You'd rather pay once than every year
Choose TickTick if…
- You want a habit tracker built into your task app
- You need Windows, Android or web access
- You share lists with other people
Common questions
Is Mintofu a good TickTick alternative?
If you're on Apple devices and want PDFs and mind maps alongside tasks, notes and a calendar, yes. TickTick is the better fit if you rely on its habit tracker or need Windows or Android apps.
Do both apps have a calendar?
Yes. Both show tasks and events together in month, week and day views. Mintofu adds public holidays and a productivity heatmap; TickTick adds multi-week views, and a timeline view on Premium.
How do the prices compare?
TickTick Premium costs $49.99 a year, or $4.99 a month in the App Store. Mintofu+ costs $2.99 a month, $19.99 a year or $49.99 once — one year of TickTick Premium costs the same as Mintofu+ for life.
Sources
- ticktick.com/about/upgrade
- help.ticktick.com/articles/7444677039392555008
- help.ticktick.com/articles/7055782408586526720
- help.ticktick.com/articles/7055792921664028672
- help.ticktick.com/articles/7055781452310380544
- help.ticktick.com/articles/7055782166172532736
Data verified on October 4, 2026 against TickTick's official pages. Prices are in US dollars and can change — check TickTick's website for current pricing.
TickTick is a trademark of Appest, Inc. Mintofu is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Appest, Inc. Product names, prices and features belong to their respective owners and reflect publicly available information as of October 4, 2026.