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Any.do alternatives

Many Any.do users are frustrated by persistent bugs, high subscription costs, and a lack of intuitive design. Alternatives offer more stable performance, clearer pricing, or specialized features for habit tracking and time blocking.

Why users look for alternatives to Any.do

The alternatives

Microsoft To Do
4.7★ · 263,386 ratings · Free

Microsoft To Do is a task management app that helps users plan and prioritize their work and daily tasks efficiently R52. It's praised for its ability to sync across multiple devices R55 and is considered a reliable daily productivity tool .

Better for: Microsoft To Do is better for users who need a reliable, free tool for daily task management and prioritization across devices R52R55. It suits those who value a straightforward approach to organizing different categories and lists R58. However, it may not be ideal for users who need advanced collaboration features , printing options R57, or deeply nested lists .

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Structured
4.8★ · 162,114 ratings · Free

Structured is a daily planner app designed to help users plan their day by scheduling tasks, with a straightforward UI R66. It's particularly popular among users with ADHD for its ability to help them function and organize their day . The app allows users to write things down without necessarily assigning a time .

Better for: Structured is better for individuals who need a visual, time-blocked daily planner to manage many tasks and structure their day, especially those with ADHD . It's suitable for users who appreciate a straightforward interface and a development team that considers user feedback R66. However, the free version is very limited R68, and the pricing for the Pro or Lifetime plan can be a barrier for some users .

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Habit Tracker
4.8★ · 143,592 ratings · Free

Habit Tracker is a simple, powerful, and intuitive app designed specifically for tracking habits . Users appreciate its ease of use, the encouragement it provides upon task completion, and its ability to help them become more organized R80.

Better for: Habit Tracker is better for users who want a dedicated, simple, and intuitive app solely for tracking habits . It's praised for its ease of use and the motivational feedback it provides R80. However, the free version is limited to six habits R81, and some users report issues with syncing across devices or recurring purchase restoration problems .

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Todoist
4.8★ · 127,176 ratings · Free

Todoist is a robust task manager known for its flexibility, intuitive data input, and ability to handle everything from simple daily reminders to complex team project management . It's considered a rock-solid tool for keeping life organized .

Better for: Todoist is better for users who need a flexible and reliable task manager for both personal and potentially complex team projects . It suits those who appreciate quick task entry and intuitive organization . However, users with older devices may face syncing issues R93, and some find the interface confusing or too complicated for simple to-do lists . Calendar syncing options are also limited R95.

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Calendars
4.7★ · 120,341 ratings · Free

There are too few reviews for 'Calendars' to provide a reliable pitch or determine who it suits better. No specific reviews for an app named 'Calendars' were provided in the input.

Better for: There are too few reviews for 'Calendars' to provide a reliable pitch or determine who it suits better.

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Stick with Any.do if

You should stick with Any.do if you find its design and functionality, such as the ability to quickly add items and create timelines, helpful for organizing your lists and upcoming events . It may also be suitable if you primarily use the desktop website, which some users prefer for its structure R11, or if you are a long-time user who has found it to be a very good and easy-to-use app .

Evidence note: The alternative 'Calendars' had no supporting reviews provided, so its section is based on a lack of evidence.

Frequently asked

Is Any.do free to use?
Any.do advertises a free 'Personal' use tier on its website, but users report that upon installing the app, it immediately tries to place them in a 'premium' mode costing $5/month and does not offer the free personal use mode R22.
Does Any.do offer a free trial?
Any.do advertises a 7-day free trial, but multiple users report being charged immediately for a one-year subscription, sometimes without warning or the ability to obtain a refund R10R13R37R39.
Can I use Any.do on desktop?
While Any.do has a desktop website that some users prefer for its structure and features like changing the background, the lack of a dedicated desktop app can be a dealbreaker for users who need to work in environments where mobile devices are not allowed R11R42.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Any.do 1/5 · US Newest update is awful: The latest update destroyed the app. Any time I try to add items to various shopping lists it shows up as a blank checkbox under “other”. I’ve deleted the shopping list, uninstalled and reinstalled the app, restarted my phone, and it still won’t show the items I’ve added to my list. Not much I can do with an invisible shopping list…
  2. [R6] Any.do 3/5 · US So buggy: These days it seems like the bugs are everywhere
  3. [R7] Any.do 1/5 · US Killed my list: Suddenly I have to sign in and sign up? No warning whatsoever. Now my stuff is gone. It was a decent app, but they keep changing it for the worse. Good riddens.
  4. [R16] Any.do 2/5 · US App doesn’t open: Keep getting spinning circles off and on the last couple weeks, certainly doesn’t help with productivity when you can’t see your to-do list or add to it at the time
  5. [R10] Any.do 1/5 · US Very poor: This planner tricked me into buying a one year subscription. Now it hangs up at every turn. Complete waste of money.
  6. [R12] Any.do 3/5 · US Premium too expensive!: Too many things behind a way-too-expensive paywall! Can’t you lower the price? If you did, I’d pay for Premium.
  7. [R13] Any.do 1/5 · US This company is deceptive: They advertise a 7 day free trial but I was charged $59.99 immediately and was unable to obtain a refund. It’s not worth trying this app or supporting this company. Beware.
  8. [R19] Any.do 1/5 · US Charged: I was charged out of nowhere, with no email notification! I have not used this app for years and somehow they charged me?? BEWARE
  9. [R3] Any.do 3/5 · US Not that intuitive: Not that intuitive
  10. [R18] Any.do 3/5 · US Eh: Seems to only work when it wants to when I’m using the widget function. Also, would say it’s the most user friendly app to use. Can be difficult to get the hang of using it. Not the worse app out there though
  11. [R24] Any.do 3/5 · US So much promise…needs improvement: I like app layout but task doesn’t flow right. Overly complicated. I hope the developers will make improvements.
  12. [R27] Any.do 3/5 · GB David S: OK but hard to add todo
  13. [R2] Any.do 4/5 · US No ability to move a task between lists: No ability to move a task from one list to another.. i suggest this feature!
  14. [R5] Any.do 4/5 · US Can’t even sign in to use: I can’t give you a bad review as I have not used the app. BUT I am trying to sign up as a new account subscriber and I downloaded the app and it’s not letting me get in. I gave all correct info and it says Tried 30 times with different passwords because it keeps saying “uh oh, we are having g trouble signing you up, try again”
  15. [R9] Any.do 3/5 · US Calendar View has issues: When I’m in calendar view and want to look at the standard calendar that is displayed at the top of the page, it only shows the month that I am on in the list below. If I want to change the month, I can’t simply swipe to the left to go ahead 1 month or to the right to go back 1 month as it may take me to a totally different month (like if I am in January and swipe to the
  16. [R4] Any.do 2/5 · US Decent: It’s a decent app. But the visual craft and layout of everything just feels ancient, like it hasn’t been looked at by a designer in 10 years. The developer response is telling: defensive and clueless. If they cared about minimalism, they wouldn’t have ugly gradients from 2006, poor item spacing across the entire app, poorly chosen and inconsistent icons, and ugly backgrounds with no opti
  17. [R28] Any.do 1/5 · US Don’t push things I don’t ask for: If you like unrequested notifications that have nothing to do with your to-dos, this is a great app. One day of using this app and next thing I know - you’re pushing motivational prompts to me. I never asked for this, I want notifications for things that need to get done in the app to cut through clutter in my life - and now you’re clogging up my notifications
  18. [R46] Any.do 2/5 · US No privacy: Requires you to share ALL of your contacts (you can’t just select the ones you want) in order to share the list with family members.
  19. [R52] Microsoft To Do 5/5 · US Appreciation: Excellent app, it help me to plan and prioritize my work and tasks during the day in the efficient way.
  20. [R55] Microsoft To Do 4/5 · US Love the app, but the widgets dont work with the clear or tinted themes of ios: Thats about it. Been using it for years and its really good at syncing stuff no matter which device I am on
  21. [R57] Microsoft To Do 2/5 · US No printing?: Why no printing option for individual tasks?
  22. [R58] Microsoft To Do 4/5 · US Won’t allow to rearrange alphabetically: This APP helps me to organize different categories. Under each category I add lists. One start out is if I want to rearrange the categories by alphabetical order, it won’t move but opens.
  23. [R65] Structured 1/5 · US Worthless Now: Was excited for the AI features to help me import calendar and emails to immediately add them to my planner. But the ai feels so limited, can’t even do custom colors for tasks, and missed the point of the prompts I gave it.
  24. [R66] Structured 5/5 · US Love: I've been using Structured every day for a couple years now. It's very straightforward to use and the UI isn't overwhelming. Plus, the team actually takes user feedback into consideration when updating the app.
  25. [R67] Structured 3/5 · US Good but could use improvement.: I am trying this app out, but find myself severely disappointed in how app handles “overlapping” tasks. I juggle 2 jobs with variable schedules, and have ADHD which this app claims to be aimed at, so I schedule out work shifts in my calendar so I visualize my week and plan other events around them. I want to be able to nest work tasks within that scheduled time, bu
  26. [R68] Structured 2/5 · US Free version too limited: Can only add 3 events per day with the free version. Want you to pay $30/year. No way to hide the AI button in the middle of the screen that you need to pay for.
  27. [R79] Habit Tracker 1/5 · US Cancelled and still getting charged!: Trying to get them to stop charging me.
  28. [R80] Habit Tracker 5/5 · US GREAT APP! GET IT!: I got a one time lifetime purchase for the pro and I am super grateful! I love this habit app so far! It is very easy to use and I love the encouragement it gives me when I complete each task!🍕🎮😊🎉🎊👍🏻
  29. [R81] Habit Tracker 3/5 · US If only: I really like this app I’m going to use it on my watch but I don’t like how you have to have a prescription and for free you only get six having good habits should be free❤️
  30. [R82] Habit Tracker 1/5 · US This app sucks: It’s not intuitive.
  31. [R93] Todoist 2/5 · US User: I was enjoying it but with software updates it tells me to download the latest version but will not allow it (I guess the new version can’t be run on older platforms). So, it still asks me to download the new version each time I open it, and it now no longer syncs between devices. And, as far as I can tell, there is NO WAY to contact customer support or get any help with it. A useful tool wh
  32. [R94] Todoist 5/5 · US Cool: Cool
  33. [R95] Todoist 3/5 · US Calendar is the one big disappointment: I’m confused why I can’t sync my iCloud or a CalDav calendar with Todoist. I was hoping to move away from Google Calendar so it sucks that the options are so limited. I considered creating my own Todoist integration, but I don’t think the SDK allows me to sync calendar events. Looking for an app that can handle tasks and events with my family. The tasks par
  34. [R96] Todoist 1/5 · US No hay sincronización: Existe un falta de sincronización entre completar una tarea desde las notificaciones y creando tareas con Siri que no aparecen y no envía recordatorios a menos que necesariamente vuelva a abrir la aplicación
  35. [R22] Any.do 1/5 · US Any.do Website Claims “PERSONAL” = FREE: I thought this might be a good replacement for M/S ToDo particularly since the webpage www.any.do/pricing states clearly: PERSONAL use if FREE. But as soon as one installs the app, it immediately tries to place in its “premium” mode costing $5/month and does not offer at all the “Personal” use mode
  36. [R37] Any.do 1/5 · US Signed up for free 7 days trial and was immediately charged for a year: Title says it all
  37. [R39] Any.do 3/5 · GB TESTING BUT TOO MUCH PRESSURE TO SUBSCRIBE: Looks too expensive at present see how I feel in 7 days time. TOO MUCH PRESSURE TO SUBSCRIBE & I do not subscribe to it because I am at the dilligaf stage of my life .BUT YOU AND APPLE HAVE NOW STOLEN £56.99 from my bank and if it is not refunded as apple say my review will be even more vitriolic
  38. [R11] Any.do 4/5 · US ALMOST Perfect: On the website, you’re able to change the background, but on the app you cannot. Wish you could change the background on the app too! Otherwise, this is a great app for students and office workers who just need an app that they can jot down notes and to-do’s! I personally enjoy using the desktop website more than the iOS app (at least on iPad), as it is more streamlined and easier
  39. [R42] Any.do 3/5 · GB Great App: It is a great app, no question about it. It is also backed up with first rate support I would say probably the best I’ve had to deal with via the App Store. Why 3 stars - purely because I need a desktop app to work as well, I work in areas where I cannot take a mobile device and the lack of desktop functionality kills it for me, and that’s the only reason based upon my usage patterns.

Synthesized from 106 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store