Google Tasks is the productivity equivalent of plain oatmeal: wholesome, functional, and completely unsexy. It does exactly what it promises—lets you make lists, set reminders, and sync across devices—without any bells, whistles, or attempts to hijack your attention.

For families, it's a solid tool for teaching organizational skills to tweens and teens, especially if you're already in the Google ecosystem. The subtask feature is genuinely useful for breaking down homework projects or multi-step chores. And the fact that it's ad-free with no in-app purchases is refreshing in 2025.

That said, this isn't an app kids will get excited about. There's zero gamification, no sense of accomplishment beyond checking a box, and honestly, it's kind of dull. If your kid needs motivation beyond intrinsic organization skills, this won't cut it. But if you want a straightforward, safe way to introduce task management without the dopamine manipulation of habit-tracking apps, Google Tasks gets the job done without drama.