Comparison
Kavro vs TickTick
TickTick is a productivity Swiss Army knife - tasks, Pomodoro, habits, Eisenhower matrices, the lot. Kavro is deliberately restrained. Both work, for different people.
This page reflects our best read of TickTick as of 2026.
How they compare
When Kavro is the right call
- You want a planner, not a productivity dashboard.
- The week is the right unit - you don't need filters and matrices.
- You'd rather use the timer on your phone than another in-app one.
- You appreciate restraint as a feature.
When TickTick is the right call
- You actually use the Pomodoro timer / habit tracker daily.
- You need two-way Google / Outlook calendar sync.
- You want native desktop and mobile apps, not just the web.
- You like the Eisenhower priority view.
Common questions
Does Kavro have a Pomodoro timer?
No. We think a Pomodoro timer is a separate tool - a planner shouldn't be a timer, a habit tracker, and a noise generator at once. Use the timer that lives on your phone or wrist; we'll handle the planning.
Can I import from TickTick?
Not directly. TickTick has CSV export - you'd export your active tasks and either bring them across by hand (recommended; the act of replanning is healthy) or use the JSON import on Kavro for a structured migration of one-off tasks. Recurrence patterns don't translate cleanly between the two.
Is Kavro cheaper because it does less?
Roughly, yes. We don't pay for native apps, calendar two-way sync infrastructure, or a habit-tracking team. £15/year is what it costs to run the focused product we ship. If you genuinely use TickTick's full surface, their price is fair for the breadth they offer - you should pick TickTick.
Will Kavro add Pomodoro / habits / matrices in future?
Probably not. Adding everything is the easy way for a productivity app to lose its shape. Our roadmap is about making the planner better - not about catching up on every feature competitors ship.
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