I used to think that until this https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2025/01/03/apple-siri-class-action-lawsuit/77426858007/ . Claims are one thing. Actions are another. The sad fact is Apple is so locked so there is very little way to verify anything. There is also very little choice to opt out. At least Android is FOSS and you do not have to use Google apps or services.

I use to think so. There have been things more recently that makes me unsure if the distinction is as large as we would like to think. Apple is clearly less transprent too so it makes it realy hard to judge.

And iPhone is any better? Get a grip. The iPhone is just more closed and obscured.

I use a combination of OpenTasks, Joplin, and the standard calendar app on my Android phone. I sync that through Nextcloud with OpenSync. On the desktop I use Joplin and Thunderbird. Thunderbird handles the task and calendar data.

Joplin is a note taking app but it does have to do but I have never tried them. I tend to just make lists in my notes directly. Then for repeating or scheduled to do stuff I use OpenTasks and for appointments the calendar.