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Head-to-head

Any.do vs Todoist

Any.do 4.6★ · Free + IAP 55
Winner Todoist
Todoist 4.8★ · Free + IAP 80

Todoist is the better choice for reliable task management and broader platform compatibility, while Any.do struggles with persistent bugs and aggressive monetization tactics.

Full reviews: Any.do · Todoist

Todoist offers a more reliable and intuitive experience for task management, with users praising its long-term stability and robust features. Any.do, despite some positive feedback on its design and ease of use, is plagued by frequent bugs, sync issues, and aggressive premium prompts that frustrate users.

Head to head

Features and Functionality edge: TodoistR2R8R9R14
Any.do Any.do users appreciate its ability to quickly add items and create timelines for events, finding it helpful for grocery shopping and general organization . Some praise its design and overall functionality R8R14. However, users report missing basic features like moving tasks between lists R2 and struggle with calendar view issues R9. The app also forces users to share all contacts for sharing lists .
Todoist Todoist is lauded for its intuitive data input, allowing for simple daily reminders to complex team project management . Users value its flexibility in planning and its ability to keep them on track . It supports various display modes, including board, list, and calendar views, with options for labels, priority levels, and multiple reminders . Many find it compatible with methodologies like Getting Things Done (GTD) . However, a significant number of users express disappointment over the lack of direct Apple Calendar or CalDav integration R63R69R79R82. Some also miss the old two-way Google Calendar integration .
Ease of Use and Interface edge: TodoistR3R4R18R24
Any.do Any.do receives mixed reviews on ease of use. Some users find it easy and intuitive , with a clean layout R24. Others describe it as 'not that intuitive' R3R18 and 'overly complicated' R24. The visual design is criticized by some as feeling 'ancient' and inconsistent R4. Recent updates have made the interface feel clunky and sales-pitch oriented .
Todoist Todoist is often praised for being intuitive and easy to use, helping users get organized quickly . Its quick task entry and natural language processing are highlighted as strengths . However, some users find the app confusing and 'way too complicated' for a simple to-do list . Recent updates have also drawn criticism for changes to the interface, such as removing the 'add' button , altering swipe gestures , and making the layout feel messy .
Reliability and Performance edge: TodoistR1R6R7R10
Any.do Any.do suffers from significant reliability issues and bugs. Users report the newest update 'destroyed the app' with blank checkboxes and invisible items R1. Other common complaints include the app being 'so buggy' R6, hanging up R10, not opening , and widgets not working consistently R18. Many users experience data loss or forced account creation after updates, losing years of lists and reminders R7. Syncing issues and display glitches are also noted .
Todoist Todoist is generally considered 'rock solid' and reliable by long-term users . However, recent updates have introduced some performance issues. Users report problems with syncing between devices , widgets disappearing , and the app unexpectedly closing . Some users have also experienced data loss or delays in updates .
Price and Value edge: TodoistR10R12R13R15
Any.do Any.do's pricing and monetization strategy are a major point of contention. Users feel 'tricked' into buying subscriptions R10R13 and report being charged immediately after signing up for a 'free trial' R13. Many find the premium features 'way-too-expensive' R12 and are frustrated by ads for upgrades even after paying for a subscription R15. The app is criticized for claiming 'personal use is FREE' on its website but immediately pushing premium mode in the app R22.
Todoist Todoist's in-app purchases are considered 'quite expensive' by some . While the free version is appreciated by many , some users feel the subscription cost is high for the features offered, especially compared to basic apps like Apple Notes . There are also complaints about being spammed with emails and notifications to upgrade .
Customer Support edge: Any.doR13R30R51R60
Any.do Any.do users report difficulties with customer support. One user sent an email about a cancellation issue but received no response R30. Another was unable to get a refund after being charged for a subscription R13. Some long-term users praise the support team for being '1st class' and having 'excellent communications' R51R60.
Todoist Todoist's customer support receives strong criticism. Users report 'NO WAY to contact customer support' and that support is 'Nonexistent' . Paid subscribers have lost access and received no response to multiple tickets over several days . There are also reports of account verification issues with no follow-up from support .
Pick Any.do if

you prioritize a simple, visually appealing interface R8 and are willing to navigate potential bugs and aggressive premium prompts R6R10R12.

Pick Todoist if

you need a robust, cross-platform task manager that is generally reliable for individual and team project management , even if it means sacrificing direct Apple Calendar integration R82 and dealing with occasional UI changes .

Evidence note: Recent reviews for Any.do are heavily skewed negative, highlighting significant bugs and poor monetization practices, which contrasts with its higher lifetime rating. Todoist also has recent negative reviews, but they are fewer and often relate to specific feature changes rather than core functionality breakdowns.

Frequently asked

Does Any.do have a truly free version?
While Any.do's website claims 'PERSONAL use is FREE', users report that upon installing the app, it immediately tries to push its 'premium' mode, costing $5/month, and does not readily offer a free personal use mode R22.
Can I integrate my calendar with Todoist?
Todoist users express significant disappointment over the lack of direct integration with Apple Calendar or CalDav calendars R63R69R79R82, with options limited mainly to Google Calendar or Outlook.
Do Any.do and Todoist have good customer support?
Any.do's customer support receives mixed reviews, with some users praising it as '1st class' R51R60 while others report no response to cancellation or refund requests R13R30. Todoist's customer support is widely criticized, with users stating there is 'NO WAY to contact customer support' and that support is 'Nonexistent' for paid subscribers experiencing issues .

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 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] 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!
  2. [R8] Any.do 5/5 · US Love it ❤️: Design, functionality, convenience. Simply the best. I wish you great success! · translated
  3. [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
  4. [R14] Any.do 5/5 · US Perfect!: Has everting you need as an individual or a small business no complications no learning curve
  5. [R3] Any.do 3/5 · US Not that intuitive: Not that intuitive
  6. [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
  7. [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
  8. [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.
  9. [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…
  10. [R6] Any.do 3/5 · US So buggy: These days it seems like the bugs are everywhere
  11. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [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.
  14. [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.
  15. [R15] Any.do 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!
  16. [R30] Any.do 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.
  17. [R51] 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.
  18. [R60] Any.do 3/5 · GB Sad to say ‘goodbye”: I’ve used this app for probably 4/5 years now but sadly have to bid it farewell. My issue started about 5 months ago (Dec. ‘20) whereby typing in tasks became a chore because of a seriously infringing lag, which today has become even worse (I basically can’t use the app anymore). The support team, over the years, and with this issue, have been 1st class. Communications are
  19. [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
  20. [R63] 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
  21. [R69] Todoist 3/5 · US Why??: This company is too successful to not be able to have direct calendar integration! Why? Calendar and to dos are too integrated to not include in a task manger.
  22. [R79] Todoist 1/5 · US Doesn’t connect to apple calender: Can’t use it for anything, doesn’t even connect to my calender? Built for iOS? Useless app.
  23. [R82] Todoist 1/5 · US No Apple Calendar Integration: No Apple Calendar integration in 2026 is insane. You won’t be able to add your calendar events to Todoist unless you use Google Calendar or Outlook. There are a lot of people that don’t want Google or Microsoft to have access to their personal calendar. Unfortunately, Todoist doesn’t care about those people.

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