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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Microsoft To Do vs Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft To Do 4.7★ · Free to download 65
Winner Microsoft To Do
Microsoft Outlook 4.8★ · Free to download 70

Microsoft To Do is the better choice for dedicated task management, despite recent stability issues, while Microsoft Outlook is not directly comparable as it's an email client with integrated task features.

Full reviews: Microsoft To Do · Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft To Do excels as a dedicated task management app, praised for its ease of use and organizational features, though recent reviews highlight significant crashing and syncing problems. Microsoft Outlook, while highly rated, is primarily an email client with task integration, making a direct feature-for-feature comparison difficult based solely on these reviews.

Head to head

Features & Functionality edge: Microsoft To DoR2R8R9R12
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do users appreciate its core task management features, including creating multiple lists, the 'My Day' feature, and shared lists for collaboration R2R8R23. However, many users desire more advanced features like lists within lists, better categorization on mobile, improved search functionality, and printing options R9R12. Some also note a loss of features compared to its predecessor, Wunderlist .
Microsoft Outlook The provided reviews for Microsoft Outlook do not offer specific details on its task management features, as they are primarily focused on Microsoft To Do.
Ease of Use & User Interface edge: Microsoft To DoR2R3R5R8
Microsoft To Do Many users find Microsoft To Do easy to use and intuitive for organizing tasks R2R5R8. However, some report frustration with accidental taps, difficulty rearranging items, and a clunky process for adding photos R3R44. The search function is also criticized for being hard to access and not comprehensive .
Microsoft Outlook The provided reviews for Microsoft Outlook do not offer specific details on its ease of use or user interface for task management.
Reliability & Performance tieR1R4R7R11
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do faces significant criticism for crashing frequently on iOS devices R1R7R15. Syncing issues are also a major concern, with users reporting tasks not updating across devices, lists disappearing, and needing to constantly reinstall or re-login R4R11. Some users note that widgets are broken on iOS R11R34. Despite these issues, some users still find it reliable for syncing R11.
Microsoft Outlook The provided reviews for Microsoft Outlook do not offer specific details on its reliability or performance for task management.
Integration & Ecosystem edge: Microsoft To DoR11R29R34R35
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do is praised for its integration with Outlook and the Outlook calendar, simplifying workflows and managing tasks from MS Planner R29R35R44. Users appreciate being able to access lists across multiple devices R11R34. However, some wish for deeper integration with O365 and the Outlook calendar .
Microsoft Outlook The provided reviews for Microsoft Outlook do not offer specific details on its integration capabilities for task management.
Price/Value tieR17
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do is a free app, and users appreciate its value as a free tool for organization R17.
Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Outlook is also a free app, but the reviews do not discuss its value in relation to task management.
Support tieR7R9
Microsoft To Do Users report difficulty contacting Microsoft support, with some receiving no response after trying multiple times for crashing issues R7. Another user had trouble signing in to make suggestions R9.
Microsoft Outlook The provided reviews for Microsoft Outlook do not offer specific details on its support.
Pick Microsoft To Do if

You need a dedicated, straightforward task management app for personal or collaborative use, especially if you are already in the Microsoft ecosystem and can tolerate occasional syncing or crashing issues R2R8R23R29.

Pick Microsoft Outlook if

You are primarily looking for an email client and calendar, and any task management features are secondary or integrated within that primary function. (Note: The provided reviews do not offer enough detail to recommend Outlook specifically for task management.)

Evidence note: The reviews provided are heavily skewed towards Microsoft To Do, with very few details about Microsoft Outlook's task management capabilities. Therefore, the comparison is largely one-sided, focusing on To Do's strengths and weaknesses. The lifetime ratings are high for both, but recent To Do reviews indicate a decline in reliability.

Frequently asked

Does Microsoft To Do integrate with Outlook?
Yes, Microsoft To Do integrates with Outlook and the Outlook calendar, which helps users manage meetings, action items, and assigned tasks from MS Planner in one place R29R35R44.
Is Microsoft To Do reliable on iOS?
Recent reviews indicate that Microsoft To Do has significant reliability issues on iOS, with users reporting frequent crashes, syncing problems, and broken widgets R1R4R7R15.
Can I share lists in Microsoft To Do?
Yes, Microsoft To Do allows users to share lists, which is appreciated for collaborative tasks like grocery lists or packing lists for travel R23R33.

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. [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
  2. [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.
  3. [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
  4. [R12] Microsoft To Do 3/5 · US Categories: Need to be able to select a category for each task on mobile version
  5. [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.
  6. [R5] Microsoft To Do 5/5 · US Life Changing: This is my all time favorite app. It’s changed my life
  7. [R1] Microsoft To Do 1/5 · US Why is it crashing?: Suddenly stopped working on iphone 16 Pro…
  8. [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.
  9. [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
  10. [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
  11. [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!
  12. [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!
  13. [R35] Microsoft To Do 5/5 · US It works !: Used for years. Just right for outlook user. Thanks !
  14. [R17] Microsoft To Do 4/5 · US Almost great: I still haven’t found the perfect free (or reasonable ) GTD priorities to do list, but do enjoy this tool. Need to have more collaborations to make it optimally useful
  15. [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
  16. [R15] Microsoft To Do 3/5 · US 3 stars: It crashes on me when I try to start a new list. And I have lost tasks when moving to a new list. Poof. Just gone. So now I have to screenshot before moving just in case. Otherwise it’s great!
  17. [R23] Microsoft To Do 5/5 · US So great: I absolutely love this app. My favorite part is that I can be at the store, and my wife can add thing onto the list from home as she cooks.
  18. [R33] Microsoft To Do 3/5 · US Awesome when it works: I use this list for years. Me and my husband would share it for grocery list or packing list. I shared it with other family member members when we were traveling together and it’s been awesome. The problem is over the last six months to a year. It’s not updating between people anymore. It constantly signing us out or not sinking properly. It’s become unusable at this point

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