How to Sync Google Tasks with Apple Calendar
Google Tasks doesn't natively sync with Apple Calendar. Here's how to turn Google Tasks into real calendar events that Apple Calendar can read using Doneday's two-way sync.
Apple Calendar is a great place to see your day. Google Tasks is a great place to keep your to-do list. But if you have ever tried to view Google Tasks in Apple Calendar, you have probably noticed that nothing shows up.
That is because Google Tasks are not calendar events. They are tasks. Apple Calendar only reads calendar events from Google Calendar. So a task with a due date stays in Google Tasks and never appears in Apple Calendar.
Doneday fixes this by creating real Google Calendar events from your Google Tasks. Because Apple Calendar already syncs with Google Calendar, those events appear on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac automatically.
Why Google Tasks won't show up in Apple Calendar on its own
- Different data types. Google Tasks stores to-dos. Apple Calendar displays events. A task is not an event, so the calendar app ignores it.
- No native Apple Calendar sync. Google Calendar can sync to Apple Calendar, but Google Tasks cannot.
- Due dates are not scheduled times. A task may be due on Friday, but that does not tell Apple Calendar when it starts or how long it takes.
How Doneday bridges Google Tasks and Apple Calendar
Two-way sync with Google Tasks
Doneday reads your existing Google Tasks lists and keeps titles, notes, due dates, and completion status in sync both ways.
Real calendar events
When you schedule a task in Doneday, it creates a real event in Google Calendar. Apple Calendar sees it just like any other event.
Step-by-step: sync Google Tasks with Apple Calendar
1. Sign in to Doneday with Google
Connect the Google account that has your Google Tasks. Doneday will read your existing lists and tasks without creating duplicates.
2. Schedule tasks from your backlog
Drag tasks from your Google Tasks backlog onto your weekly plan. Doneday gives each task a start time and duration.
3. Doneday creates the Google Calendar event
When you schedule a task, Doneday creates a matching event in your Google Calendar. The event title and notes stay linked to the task.
4. Add the same Google Calendar to Apple Calendar
On your iPhone or Mac, go to Calendar → Accounts, add your Google account, and make sure the calendar Doneday writes to is enabled. The events appear instantly.
5. Edit anywhere, sync everywhere
Complete a task in Doneday and the event disappears from Apple Calendar. Move the event in Apple Calendar and Doneday updates the scheduled time.
Try it for free
Doneday is free during the public beta. Connect your Google account and see your Google Tasks as real events in Apple Calendar today.
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Can I sync Google Tasks directly to Apple Calendar?
Not natively. Google Tasks and Apple Calendar don't talk to each other directly. Apple Calendar can read Google Calendar events, but Google Tasks are not events, so they don't appear. Doneday converts tasks into real calendar events in Google Calendar, which Apple Calendar then sees automatically.
Does Doneday create duplicate events in Apple Calendar?
No. Doneday creates one Google Calendar event per scheduled task. If you edit or complete the task in Doneday, the event updates. If you edit the event in Apple Calendar, the change flows back to Google Calendar and then to Doneday.
Will completed tasks stay visible in Apple Calendar?
Completed tasks are marked as done in Doneday and the linked Google Calendar event is removed or updated based on your preference. Either way, your Apple Calendar stays clean and current.
Does this work on iPhone and iPad?
Yes. Once your Google Calendar is synced to Apple Calendar on iOS or iPadOS, the events created by Doneday show up in the Apple Calendar app just like any other calendar event.
Do I need to install anything extra on my Apple devices?
No. Doneday runs in your browser. You just connect your Google account, schedule tasks in Doneday, and make sure the same Google Calendar is enabled in Apple Calendar settings.