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Microsoft To Do vs Microsoft Word

Microsoft To Do 4.7★ · Free to download 70
Winner Microsoft To Do
Microsoft Word 4.7★ · Free to download 0

Microsoft To Do is the better choice for task management and list organization, despite its recent stability and syncing issues, as Microsoft Word is a word processor and not designed for this purpose.

Full reviews: Microsoft To Do · Microsoft Word

Microsoft To Do is a dedicated task management app that helps users organize their daily tasks and lists, with many finding it life-changing for productivity. Microsoft Word, while a highly-rated app, is a word processor and not suitable for managing to-do lists or tasks.

Head to head

Features for Task Management edge: Microsoft To DoR8R9R12R20
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do users appreciate its ability to create multiple lists, the 'My Day' feature, and its integration with Outlook and MS Planner for managing tasks and workflow R8R20R29. Users also value shared lists for collaboration, such as grocery or packing lists . However, some users desire more advanced features like lists within lists, better categorization on mobile, and improved search functionality R9R12.
Microsoft Word Microsoft Word is a word processing application designed for creating and editing documents, not for managing tasks or to-do lists.
Ease of Use edge: Microsoft To DoR2R3R5R14
Microsoft To Do Many users find Microsoft To Do easy to use and very useful for organizing their lives R2R5. However, some report issues with accidental taps, difficulty rearranging items, and a less intuitive UI compared to previous versions or other apps R3R14. The process for adding photos is also described as cumbersome .
Microsoft Word Microsoft Word is known for its user-friendly interface for document creation and editing, but it is not designed for task management.
Reliability and Performance edge: Microsoft WordR1R4R6R7
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do faces significant criticism for frequent crashing, especially on iOS devices R1R7. Syncing issues are a major concern, with users reporting that tasks don't update across devices or between shared lists, leading to frustration and data loss R4R16. Login problems, including repeated 2FA requests and passkey nags, also hinder reliability R6.
Microsoft Word Microsoft Word is a highly reliable application for word processing, with a lifetime rating of 4.73519 from over 2.9 million ratings, indicating strong user satisfaction with its performance.
Integration and Ecosystem edge: Microsoft To DoR11R29R34R35
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do integrates well with Outlook, Outlook calendar, and MS Planner, which is highly valued by users for streamlining workflows R29R35R44. However, some users feel it could be better integrated into the broader O365 ecosystem . There are also specific complaints about widgets not working with certain iOS themes R11R34.
Microsoft Word Microsoft Word is a core component of the Microsoft Office suite, offering seamless integration with other Microsoft products like Excel and PowerPoint for document creation and sharing.
Support and Feedback tieR7R9
Microsoft To Do Users report difficulty contacting Microsoft for support, with attempts to reach them about crashing issues going unanswered R7. The in-app suggestion link also fails to sign users in, preventing them from providing feedback R9.
Microsoft Word There are no specific reviews provided for Microsoft Word regarding its support or feedback mechanisms.
Pick Microsoft To Do if

you need a dedicated app to organize your daily tasks, create multiple lists, and manage your workflow, especially if you use Outlook or MS Planner R8R20R29.

Pick Microsoft Word if

you need a robust word processing application for creating, editing, and viewing documents.

Evidence note: The comparison is heavily skewed as Microsoft Word is a word processor and not a task management app. Therefore, its 'performance' in task management features is non-existent. The reviews for Microsoft To Do, while generally positive for its core function, highlight significant recent issues with stability and syncing, which are common complaints for free-tier apps relying on cloud services.

Frequently asked

Is Microsoft To Do reliable for task management?
While many users find Microsoft To Do useful for organization, recent reviews indicate significant reliability issues, including frequent crashing on iOS devices and persistent syncing problems across platforms R1R4R7R16.
Can I use Microsoft Word for to-do lists?
No, Microsoft Word is a word processing application designed for creating documents, not for managing to-do lists or tasks (implicit from app function).
Does Microsoft To Do integrate with other Microsoft products?
Yes, Microsoft To Do integrates well with Outlook, Outlook calendar, and MS Planner, allowing users to manage meetings, action items, and assigned tasks in one place R29R35R44.

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. [R20] Microsoft To Do 5/5 · US Download it!!: Use it daily to stay on track this is by far my most opened productivity app!! 10/10 n I don’t write reviews EVER
  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. [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.
  9. [R1] Microsoft To Do 1/5 · US Why is it crashing?: Suddenly stopped working on iphone 16 Pro…
  10. [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.
  11. [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.
  12. [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
  13. [R11] 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
  14. [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!
  15. [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!
  16. [R35] Microsoft To Do 5/5 · US It works !: Used for years. Just right for outlook user. Thanks !
  17. [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.
  18. [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

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