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Samsung Food vs TickTick

Samsung Food logo

Samsung Food

Productivity

Recipe and grocery list app, formerly Whisk, rebranded after Samsung acquisition and integrated with Samsung appliances

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TickTick logo

TickTick

Productivity

Stay organized, stay creative

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Samsung Food the appliance integration, its most distinctive feature, is only useful to someone who owns compatible Samsung kitchen hardware.; TickTick recurring task options are limited compared to dedicated project management tools
  • They diverge on capability: Samsung Food covers Recipe import, TickTick covers Task management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Samsung Food and TickTick actually diverge.

Attributes where Samsung Food and TickTick differ
AttributeSamsung FoodTickTick
Pricing modelFree, no subscriptionUnknown
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Samsung Food

  • Recipe import
  • Automatic grocery list generation
  • AI meal suggestions
  • Samsung appliance integration
  • Nutrition information
  • Shared lists

Only in TickTick

  • Task management
  • Calendar integration
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Habit tracking
  • Natural language input
  • Collaboration
  • Voice input
  • Location reminders

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Samsung Food

  • Someone who owns Samsung kitchen appliances and wants recipes to send settings directly to the ovennot TickTick
  • A household wanting a shared grocery list that builds itself from saved recipesnot TickTick
  • A home cook who saves recipes from social media and wants ingredients turned into a shopping list automaticallynot TickTick
  • Someone who previously used Whisk and needs to know it is the same product under a new namenot TickTick

TickTick

  • Personal task managementnot Samsung Food
  • Team collaborationnot Samsung Food
  • Project planningnot Samsung Food
  • Habit trackingnot Samsung Food
  • Time managementnot Samsung Food

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Samsung Food

  • The appliance integration, its most distinctive feature, is only useful to someone who owns compatible Samsung kitchen hardware.
  • The rebrand from Whisk to Samsung Food in 2023 means older references, saved links or bookmarks under the Whisk name can confuse returning users.
  • As a Samsung ecosystem product, its long-term roadmap is tied to Samsung hardware strategy rather than to the grocery list feature on its own.
  • Recipe import from arbitrary websites and social media can be inconsistent depending on how a source page is structured.
  • It lacks some of the granular list customisation, such as manual sorting by store aisle, that dedicated list apps like AnyList and Bring focus on.

TickTick

  • Recurring task options are limited compared to dedicated project management tools
  • Reporting and analytics are minimal, providing little productivity trend visibility
  • Calendar sync can be slow and unreliable, sometimes causing sync issues across devices
  • API capabilities are basic, limiting direct integrations beyond Zapier and IFTTT
  • Habit tracking becomes less useful once routines are well-established

Pricing, plan by plan

Samsung Food

Free
  • Samsung FoodFree
    • Recipe import and saving
    • Automatic grocery lists
    • Samsung appliance integration

TickTick

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 9 lists
    • Up to 99 tasks per list
    • Basic reminders
  • Premium$35.99/year
    • Up to 299 lists
    • Up to 999 tasks per list
    • Advanced collaboration for up to 30 members

Which should you pick?

Choose Samsung Food if

  • You need recipe import.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want automatic grocery list generation.
Samsung Food review

Choose TickTick if

  • You need task management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows.
  • You also want calendar integration.
TickTick review

Questions people ask

Is Samsung Food or TickTick better?
Neither clearly leads. Samsung Food starts at Free and TickTick at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Samsung Food or TickTick?
Samsung Food starts at Free and TickTick at Free.
Does Samsung Food or TickTick run on more platforms?
Samsung Food runs on iOS, Android, Web. TickTick runs on Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows.
Can I use Samsung Food for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Samsung Food best used for?
Samsung Food is most often used for someone who owns samsung kitchen appliances and wants recipes to send settings directly to the oven, a household wanting a shared grocery list that builds itself from saved recipes, a home cook who saves recipes from social media and wants ingredients turned into a shopping list automatically, someone who previously used whisk and needs to know it is the same product under a new name. Of those, someone who owns samsung kitchen appliances and wants recipes to send settings directly to the oven and a household wanting a shared grocery list that builds itself from saved recipes are not what TickTick is typically brought in for.
What can Samsung Food do that TickTick cannot?
Samsung Food covers Recipe import, Automatic grocery list generation, AI meal suggestions, Samsung appliance integration. TickTick covers Task management, Calendar integration, Pomodoro timer, Habit tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Samsung Food: Is Samsung Food the same as Whisk?

Yes, Samsung acquired Whisk in 2019 and rebranded it entirely to Samsung Food in August 2023; Whisk no longer exists as a separate app.

TickTick: What is TickTick?

TickTick is a cross-platform task management and productivity app that combines to-do lists, calendar views, habit tracking, reminders, and a Pomodoro timer. It helps users organize personal and work tasks across 10+ platforms including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, and web.

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Samsung Food: Is Samsung Food free?

Yes, it has no subscription or paid tier.

TickTick: What are TickTick's pricing options?

TickTick offers a permanent free plan and a premium plan at $35.99/year (listed price $49.99, currently discounted). The free plan includes up to 9 lists and basic features, while premium unlocks up to 299 lists, advanced collaboration for up to 30 members, and calendar subscriptions.

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Samsung Food: Do I need Samsung appliances to use it?

No, the core recipe and grocery list features work without them, but appliance integration only works with compatible Samsung hardware.

TickTick: Does TickTick have team features?

TickTick does not offer a dedicated team or family plan. Each user needs their own premium subscription. Premium users can share lists with up to 30 members for collaboration.

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TickTick: What integrations does TickTick support?

TickTick supports integrations with 2,000+ apps through third-party platforms like Zapier, Make, n8n, and Integrately. It also supports calendar subscriptions with Google Calendar and Outlook, and has a basic OAuth API for developers.

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TickTick: Is TickTick available offline?

TickTick requires an internet connection for syncing across devices. Offline functionality depends on the platform, with some mobile apps offering limited offline access but requiring connectivity for full features.

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