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Any.do

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Value score / 100 Worth paying? No Skip it

Any.do is a simple, effective task manager for individuals, but its value is significantly undermined by persistent bugs, poor user experience post-updates, and aggressive, deceptive monetization practices.

Free + in-app purchases seen up to $59.99 4.6★ lifetime (50,302) since 2012

Any.do is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness in organizing tasks and lists, especially for grocery shopping and daily chores R13R31R58. However, frequent updates introduce critical bugs, data loss, and login issues, making the app unreliable R3R6. Many users report being charged immediately after signing up for a 'free trial' and find the premium features overpriced and pushed aggressively R9R11R25R52.

Free vs paid

The free version of Any.do is generally considered good for basic task management, list-making, and daily chores R37R58R13. Users appreciate its simplicity and ease of use for personal organization . However, many core features, such as Kanban views, are locked behind a paywall R74. The app aggressively pushes premium offers, sometimes locking users out of the free version or displaying involuntary ads R149. The paid version, which can cost up to $59.99 annually, is frequently criticized for being too expensive and not justifying its price, especially given the numerous bugs and issues R9R11R25R49. Some users who paid for premium still experienced ads R49. There are also reports of users being charged for a subscription without warning or after canceling a trial R11R28R52.

Value complaints

  • Many users report being charged immediately for an annual subscription (e.g., $59.99) despite signing up for a 'free trial'.R11R28R52R308
  • The premium subscription is considered too expensive for the value offered, with users unwilling to pay the high price.R25R76R321
  • Users who paid for premium still see ads or prompts to upgrade to family/teams plans.R49R149
  • Critical features like Kanban views are paywalled, forcing users to pay for essential organizational tools.R74
  • Customers report difficulty canceling subscriptions and being charged repeatedly even after attempting to cancel.R44R145
  • The app's pricing page claims 'PERSONAL' use is free, but the app immediately pushes premium mode upon installation.R18

Where it delivers

  • The app is praised for its simplicity and ease of use for basic task management and list creation.R10R22R33R58
  • It is highly effective for organizing grocery shopping and daily chores, making these tasks more manageable.R13R30R31R58
  • Many users find it to be the best to-do app they have tried, even the free version.R17R37R45R81
  • The app helps users remember tasks and stay organized, reducing mental clutter.R13R36R41R88
Worth paying if

The paid version might be considered by individuals who require advanced organizational features like Kanban views for project management and are willing to overlook the high price and reported bugs R74R81. However, given the widespread complaints about billing, bugs, and poor customer service, paying for Any.do is not recommended.

Skip / stay free if

You should skip Any.do if you are looking for a reliable, bug-free task manager, if you are sensitive to aggressive monetization tactics, or if you value data privacy R3R6R11. Users needing stable syncing across devices, functional widgets, or responsive customer support for billing issues should also avoid paying for this app R1R6R9R11.

Evidence note: Recent reviews (within the last 6-12 months) are heavily skewed negative, focusing on bugs, lost data, and monetization issues, which contrasts sharply with the lifetime 4.6-star rating. This suggests a significant decline in app quality and user satisfaction over time.

Frequently asked

Is Any.do free?
Any.do offers a free version for personal use, but many advanced features like Kanban views are paywalled, and the app aggressively pushes premium subscriptions R18R74R149.
What are the main issues with Any.do?
The main issues with Any.do include frequent bugs after updates, data loss, login problems, deceptive 'free trial' charges, high subscription costs, and poor syncing across devices R3R6R9R11.
Does Any.do have a functional widget?
The Any.do widget is reported to be largely useless as it often does not update, showing outdated information R1R50.
Is Any.do good for shared lists?
While some users found it helpful for shared grocery lists, others experienced issues with shared lists disappearing or not syncing reliably R30R31R53R366.
Is Any.do worth paying for?
Based on user reviews, Any.do is generally not worth paying for due to its high price, numerous bugs, deceptive billing practices, and lack of justification for the premium cost R9R11R25R44.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R11] 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.
  2. [R28] 1/5 · US Signed up for free 7 days trial and was immediately charged for a year: Title says it all
  3. [R52] 1/5 · US BEWARE: “Free Trial” Costs $59.99: I clicked the “Free Trial” button and was immediately charged $59.99 + tax.
  4. [R308] 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
  5. [R25] 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.
  6. [R76] 1/5 · US NO: Not worth subscription. Worthless
  7. [R321] 3/5 · GB Nice enough…: … but what’s with the pricing structures? Same item for varying prices and no chance to see fully if the app is for me. Sadly although it looks quite good the devs have over complicated the non-tech, the pricing. And I did not think I was easy to confuse. Anyhoo I don’t like to think I could have got a cheaper deal if I had clicked buttons differently so I’m off to find something els
  8. [R49] 3/5 · US Adds: Being that I paid $60.00 a year is there any way to eliminate the two adds on the homepage asking me to upgrade to family or teams plans? Will not renew!
  9. [R149] 3/5 · US Close, but not quite: Such good potential wasted by essentially being converted into a clunky sales pitch. Visually, the app appealing, easy to navigate, and makes sense contextually. There are all the “must-have” features like calendar integrations, lists and labels, reminders and deadlines and such, but the efficacy is lost with notifications, banners, badges, and an entire section of the main
  10. [R74] 5/5 · US I was THRILLED…UNTIL: I was looking for any.do to be a replacement for Meister Task which I LOVE. I was so thrilled to find out all of the integrations that were available for this app, including ChatGPT. … And then I realized that you can ONLY access the Kanban style views if you pay extra for teams or a family plan, which I do not need. Because visual planning and since Kanban is the project ma
  11. [R44] 1/5 · US DO NOT USE THIS APP!!! Can't cancel ever!!! No service!!!: If I could give -10 I would!!!! I will have to pay 30 at my bank to stop payment. Have been trying to cancel and they continue to take my money!! Thanks for response. Still didn't cancel my service?? What does it take to cancel, instructions that do not work. Instructions is all I get. The instructions don't work.
  12. [R145] 3/5 · US Need support: I cancelled the subscription before the trial end period and it’s showing I have the plan until 2024. Sent an email but haven’t heard from anyone yet. Need to make sure I have been completely cancelled and not charged for an annual subscription.
  13. [R18] 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
  14. [R10] 5/5 · US Perfect!: Has everting you need as an individual or a small business no complications no learning curve
  15. [R22] 5/5 · US Easy: Ease of use is great!!!
  16. [R33] 5/5 · US Awesome: I’ve been using any do for a while now. Very simple and I love how you can change the priority by just moving the tasks up and down.
  17. [R58] 5/5 · US Nice and simple: I use to make daily chore lists. Tasks and subtasks let you organize your To Dos easily. Nothing complicated or hard to figure out. Thumbs up!
  18. [R13] 5/5 · US Lists Elevate Success: For over 20 yrs I’ve used and taught making lists. However, since Covid I’ve found myself foundering at times, unable to get myself organized. Recently I discovered Any.do. I’m able to quickly add items to my to do list. The ability to create a timeline of upcoming events clears those items from my mind, allowing me to find greater peace. Not keeping everything in mind allo
  19. [R30] 4/5 · US Brilliant t: Team work makes the dream work as a mom with 3adult children Grocery shopping is trés easier. If it’s not on the list no can do. And extra bonus anyone san do the shopping!!!!
  20. [R31] 5/5 · US Any Do Experience: I’ve been using Any.do for many years. It makes grocery shopping much more organized and effective. It makes shopping easy.
  21. [R17] 5/5 · US The best: It’s the best point blank period.
  22. [R37] 5/5 · US AMAZING: the BEST to do app!! i have tried soo many and the free version of any.do is by far my favorite!!
  23. [R45] 5/5 · US To do list: Thanks for the great app. This is the best to do list I’ve ever used. Great app
  24. [R81] 5/5 · US Best task organizer: I'm picky about how I manage my tasks and personal projects. I've used at least a dozen apps and I've written my own task managers when the apps frustrated me. With Any.do, I've finally found a task manager that lets me prioritize the way I want to (and the key feature for this are the tags!) This app has not frustrated me yet, so I think I finally found the right task manager
  25. [R36] 5/5 · US Perfect: Great app to stay in task
  26. [R41] 5/5 · US Good: You help me remember! I love an app!
  27. [R88] 5/5 · US Any.do saves me: Any Do really helps me
  28. [R3] 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…
  29. [R6] 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.
  30. [R9] 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.
  31. [R1] 1/5 · US Widget is useless: Widget doesn’t update so all you see is the last day that you actually looked at. Insanely useless, shockingly disappointing. Every other calendar app had this feature 10 years ago. Maybe these kids will learn what they’re doing someday.
  32. [R50] 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
  33. [R53] 1/5 · US List: I use to be able to add people and then my wife and I shared a Walmart list and now I can’t see that shared list anymore. I don’t see where to add a person
  34. [R366] 3/5 · GB An annoying little app: You know, Any.do does what it says. But somethings you really have work hard at to get them to work. I bought the Premium version in a hope that it would get round them. Where we are we are only allowed to shop alone. We rely on clicking off items on the shopping list and it updating on the other’s phone. Adding things to the list as the shopping progresses. But Any.do is s

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store