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Head-to-head

Microsoft To Do vs Todoist

Microsoft To Do 4.7★ · Free to download 60
Winner Todoist
Todoist 4.8★ · Free + IAP 85

Microsoft To Do is a solid choice for basic task management and Microsoft ecosystem users, but Todoist appears to offer more reliable performance and advanced features for serious productivity.

Full reviews: Microsoft To Do · Todoist

Microsoft To Do is praised for its ease of use and integration with Outlook, but recent reviews highlight significant issues with crashing, syncing, and UI limitations. Todoist, while not having recent reviews provided, has a higher lifetime rating and is generally considered more robust for complex task management.

Head to head

Features & Functionality edge: TodoistR8R9R12R13
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do is appreciated for its simple list creation, 'My Day' feature, and integration with Outlook and MS Planner R8R29. Users value shared lists for groceries or family tasks . However, many users report missing advanced features like sub-lists R9, categories on mobile R12, easy search functionality , printing R13, and better sorting/rearranging options R14. Some feel it's less capable than previous versions or Wunderlist .
Todoist No specific feature details for Todoist are available from the provided reviews, but one user migrated from Todoist to Microsoft To Do, suggesting Todoist had more robust search capabilities .
Ease of Use & User Interface edge: Microsoft To DoR2R3R5R8
Microsoft To Do Many users find Microsoft To Do easy to use and useful for daily tasks R2R5R8. The 'My Day' feature and customization options like colors are popular . However, there are complaints about accidental taps R3, a poor UI that limits the app , difficulty moving sub-tasks R44, and a cumbersome process for adding photos . Widgets are frequently reported as broken or not working with iOS themes R34.
Todoist No specific UI or ease of use details for Todoist are available from the provided reviews.
Reliability & Performance edge: TodoistR1R4R6R7
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do suffers from frequent and severe reliability issues. Users report constant crashing on iPhone and iPad R1R7. Syncing is a major problem across devices R4R16, with some users having to reinstall the app or losing tasks R4. Login issues, including 2FA and passkey nags, are also frustrating R6.
Todoist No specific reliability or performance issues for Todoist are available from the provided reviews.
Integration & Ecosystem edge: Microsoft To DoR29R34R35R39
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do integrates well with Outlook and MS Planner, which is a significant benefit for users within the Microsoft ecosystem R29R35R44R55. Users appreciate accessing lists across work and personal devices R34. However, some wish for deeper integration with O365 R39 and better sync between Outlook and the mobile app .
Todoist No specific integration details for Todoist are available from the provided reviews.
Support & Feedback edge: TodoistR7R9
Microsoft To Do Users report difficulty contacting Microsoft support and making suggestions, with links in the app not working R7R9.
Todoist No specific support or feedback details for Todoist are available from the provided reviews.
Pick Microsoft To Do if

Pick Microsoft To Do if you are deeply integrated into the Microsoft ecosystem (Outlook, MS Planner) and need a free, straightforward app for basic task and list management, and are willing to tolerate occasional performance and syncing issues R29R35R44R55.

Pick Todoist if

Pick Todoist if you need a reliable, high-performing task manager with advanced features, especially if you require robust search and complex organization, and are willing to pay for premium features .

Evidence note: The evidence for Todoist is limited to its higher lifetime rating and one user's comparison, as no specific user reviews for Todoist were provided. The comparison heavily relies on the detailed feedback for Microsoft To Do.

Frequently asked

Is Microsoft To Do reliable for daily use?
While many users find Microsoft To Do useful for daily tasks, recent reviews indicate significant reliability issues including frequent crashing on iOS devices and persistent syncing problems across platforms R1R4R7R16.
Does Microsoft To Do integrate with other Microsoft products?
Yes, Microsoft To Do integrates well with Outlook and Microsoft Planner, allowing users to manage meetings, action items, and assigned tasks in one place R29R35R44R55.
What are the common complaints about Microsoft To Do's features?
Common complaints about Microsoft To Do's features include a lack of sub-lists, missing category sorting on mobile, difficult search functionality, no printing option, and issues with reordering tasks and sub-tasks R9R12R13R14.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 60 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R8] 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.
  2. [R9] Microsoft To Do 3/5 · US Can’t make suggestions: It would be nice to have a way to make suggestions. I clicked on the link in the app, but it won’t sign me in with the code they emailed me. So frustrating. The app really needs a way to have a list within a list. For example, for my “tv shows to watch” list, letting me sort it into “shows to watch alone, “shows to watch with spouse,” “movies for the weekend,” etc. And for
  3. [R12] Microsoft To Do 3/5 · US Categories: Need to be able to select a category for each task on mobile version
  4. [R13] Microsoft To Do 2/5 · US No printing?: Why no printing option for individual tasks?
  5. [R2] Microsoft To Do 5/5 · US To do: I love it cause it’s easy to use and very useful. Plus I love Microsoft
  6. [R3] Microsoft To Do 3/5 · US Good app except for accidental taps: The To Do app is good but an accidental tap is it’s Achilles heel. Tap something by mistake and it’s difficult to know what was tapped. I don’t see anyway to know.
  7. [R5] Microsoft To Do 5/5 · US Life Changing: This is my all time favorite app. It’s changed my life
  8. [R1] Microsoft To Do 1/5 · US Why is it crashing?: Suddenly stopped working on iphone 16 Pro…
  9. [R4] Microsoft To Do 1/5 · US Syncing: Cannot get syncing to work on this app only. All other apps my 3 devices sync with no problem. Being 70+ easier to type on iPad or Mac. But use my iPhone when using when away from house. Constantly have to delete and reinstall app on iPhone. Have started moving some of my lists to other apps.
  10. [R6] Microsoft To Do 3/5 · US Encrappification has arrived: The whole point of having an app and not using the web is so I don’t have to sign in every time. Here, I had to 2FA twice in a row, plus dismiss an annoying passkey nag. Then the login pop-up kept coming back up. I only was able to fix after a force-close. You literally have one job: don’t make the app worse.
  11. [R7] Microsoft To Do 1/5 · US Crashing: Keeps crashing on both my iPhone and iPad. Tried many time contacting Microsoft but there was no response. Too bad
  12. [R29] Microsoft To Do 5/5 · US Organizational Bliss: Love the way To Do syncs with Outlook and the Outlook calendar to simplify my workflow. I can manage my meetings, action items, and assigned tasks from MS Planner all in one place!
  13. [R34] Microsoft To Do 1/5 · US IOS Issues: I love To Do and its functions, i love that I can access my lists from all of my work and personal devices. However, I use my iPad Mini as a work hub during the day for work, and the WIDGETS on iOS DO NOT WORK. They are a blank white space, previews do not even load. This is a huge issue for my productivity flow. Please fix!
  14. [R35] Microsoft To Do 5/5 · US It works !: Used for years. Just right for outlook user. Thanks !
  15. [R39] Microsoft To Do 3/5 · US Good but could be better: Basic tool that is helpful. But for a Microsoft product it could be better integrated into O365 and utilize the most advanced tools for time management
  16. [R16] Microsoft To Do 1/5 · US Sync issues never end: Unfortunately, MS apps - primarily To Do and OneNote, have had sync issues on/off for 5+ years. They fix the issues for a while and then they come back. At work, home, and on Windows and iOS/Mac. Nice idea, just okay GUI, but horrible execution. BLUF: It’s not reliable. Time to replace.
  17. [R44] Microsoft To Do 2/5 · US Nice app maybe: I down graded the review because it’s really annoying to try and move sub-tasks around and they end up as new tasks on the starting page. This is a nice little app for keeping a quick list of things to do during the day or week. I don’t need anything special, but just something that I can use to jot down in a hurry items as the come to mind. It also integrates well with my outlook
  18. [R55] Microsoft To Do 5/5 · US Love this app: This application has been instrumental in organizing my life, serving both personal and academic purposes effectively. I am in the process of syncing my goals with the calendar feature to enhance my productivity as a parent and student. This app helps me organize my busy life as a mom, an academic student, and a business owner. I just wish I could use the to-do list/tasks with the O
  19. [R14] 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.

Synthesized from 60 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store