'TickTick download for PC' usually comes from someone already using the app on their phone who wants the same task list on a bigger screen, the desktop app is a real native application, not just a browser shortcut, and it syncs automatically with the mobile and web versions on the free plan. The free tier covers unlimited tasks and lists; TickTick Premium adds extras like more habit tracking slots and calendar integrations, but syncing itself isn't gated behind a paywall.
The Built-In Pomodoro Timer Most To-Do Apps Don't Have
Beyond standard task lists and due dates, TickTick's desktop app includes a Pomodoro-style focus timer built directly into the interface, so you can start a timed work session on a specific task without switching to a separate timer app. Completed focus sessions get logged against the task automatically, which gives a rough record of time spent.
It also supports natural-language date entry, typing 'submit report next Friday 3pm' into the quick-add box creates a task with that due date and time parsed automatically, along with habit tracking and a calendar view that sits alongside the task list rather than in a separate app.
Who ends up using TickTick
TickTick is used by people managing a task list who want desktop and mobile to stay in sync without paying for premium.
- Freelancers managing client to-do lists that sync between phone and laptop
- Students using the built-in Pomodoro timer to structure study sessions
- Habit-trackers logging daily routines alongside their regular task list
Before you install
A couple of things worth knowing about TickTick before you request the link: it covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, so pick the right build for the machine you're setting up. And on pricing, TickTick has a free tier plus a paid upgrade; the free build below is the full, genuine app, not a time-limited trial. It's developed and maintained by Appest Inc..
System requirements
- WindowsWindows 10 or 11 (64-bit); older 7/8.1 builds usually still run but no longer get official support
- macOSa recent macOS release — check the download page for the current minimum version, since Apple Silicon vs Intel builds sometimes differ
- Linuxmost current 64-bit distributions; look for a native .deb/.rpm/AppImage or a package in your distro's own repository
- Androida recent Android build installed from the Play Store or the developer's own APK
- iOSa recent iOS release installed from the App Store
It's a lightweight tool, so there's no serious CPU/RAM/storage requirement beyond what its OS already needs to run comfortably.
Quick steps
- Download the TickTick desktop app for Windows or macOS
- Install and sign in with your existing TickTick account (or create one)
- Your tasks sync in automatically from mobile and web
TickTick: the honest trade-offs
- Free plan syncs unlimited tasks automatically across desktop, mobile, and web
- Built-in Pomodoro timer is included free, not gated behind Premium
- Natural-language quick-add parses due dates straight from typed text
- Advanced habit-tracking and detailed statistics require a Premium subscription
- Calendar integrations are more limited on the free plan than some rivals
This links to the official desktop installer from Appest Inc., matching the download offered at ticktick.com, the same account and sync system used by the mobile apps.
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Keeping TickTick up to date
TickTick usually has a built-in updater or store-based auto-update (Microsoft Store / Mac App Store / Play Store, depending on platform); if you installed it manually, re-downloading the current build from the official source is the fallback. Sticking to the developer's own distribution channel — which is what this page links to — means you're never stuck on an old build with unpatched bugs just because a mirror site stopped updating its copy.
Features, install steps, alternatives and more detail live on the main TickTick page.
Frequently asked questions
Do my tasks sync automatically between the PC app and my phone?
Yes, as long as you sign in with the same account, tasks, due dates, and completions sync automatically across the desktop app, mobile apps, and web version on the free plan.
Is the Pomodoro timer only available on Premium?
No, the built-in Pomodoro focus timer is available on TickTick's free plan on desktop; Premium adds extras like advanced statistics and more habit-tracking slots rather than gating the timer itself.
