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TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar vs Microsoft To Do

TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 4.9★ · Free + IAP 85
Winner TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar
Microsoft To Do 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65

TickTick is the better choice for users seeking a feature-rich, customizable task manager with robust cross-platform syncing, while Microsoft To Do is suitable for basic list-making and those deeply integrated into the Microsoft ecosystem, despite its frequent reliability issues.

Full reviews: TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar · Microsoft To Do

TickTick offers extensive features like habit tracking, a built-in timer, and advanced task management, making it highly customizable for diverse needs. Microsoft To Do, while praised for its simplicity and integration with Outlook, suffers from persistent syncing problems and frequent crashes, limiting its reliability for many users.

Head to head

Features edge: TickTick:To-Do List & CalendarR4R5R6R8
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar TickTick is praised for its comprehensive features, including categories, subcategories, custom due dates, detailed notes, priority and timing alerts, and a built-in timer for focus R5R8R18. Users appreciate its ability to manage work, school, and personal tasks, track habits, and offer various calendar views R18. Some users, however, note that key features like monthly calendar views, task duration, and advanced sorting are behind a paywall R4R6R29R49.
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do is valued for its basic list-making capabilities, shared lists, and integration with Outlook and MS Planner . Users find it useful for simple tasks like grocery lists and daily reminders . However, it lacks advanced features like sub-lists within lists, consistent sorting options, and a robust search function .
Ease of Use edge: TickTick:To-Do List & CalendarR6R8R13R18
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar TickTick is generally considered easy to use and intuitive, even for older users . It offers a streamlined design and customizable options without being overwhelming R18R42. Some users find the interface to be smooth R6 and appreciate the ability to sort logically R8. However, a few users find it bloated or requiring too many clicks for simple actions R13, and some report issues with unlabeled buttons for accessibility R31.
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do is seen as simple for basic tasks . However, many users report significant usability issues, such as difficulty rearranging tasks and sub-tasks , inconsistent UX elements , and a poor search function that isn't always accessible . Accidental taps can also make it hard to know what was selected .
Reliability edge: TickTick:To-Do List & CalendarR1R5R8R9
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar TickTick generally receives positive feedback for reliability, with users noting it keeps them on track and organized R5R8. It's praised for syncing across devices . However, some users have experienced critical issues like tasks disappearing after being signed out R9, notifications not working R1, and widgets breaking after updates . Syncing delays between devices have also been reported .
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do is plagued by widespread and persistent reliability issues. Users frequently report problems with syncing across devices R67R73R93, frequent app crashes , and widgets not working on iOS . Login issues and 2FA nags also contribute to frustration .
Price/Value edge: TickTick:To-Do List & CalendarR5R18R21R26
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar TickTick offers a free tier, but many useful features are behind a paywall, including calendar views, task duration, and advanced syncing R21R29R33. Some users feel the subscription is too expensive or that basic functions are unfairly paywalled R29. However, others find the paid features worth it for the comprehensive functionality R5R18R26.
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do is free and offers basic list management and syncing . Its value is primarily in its seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem . However, the frequent reliability issues and missing functionality, even for a free app, diminish its perceived value for many users R67R73.
Support tieR1R4R37R39
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar TickTick users have reported mixed experiences with support. One user mentioned asking developers about a missing calendar feature and being told it would be considered R4. However, other users reported issues with unauthorized subscription charges and difficulty deleting accounts, suggesting potential problems with customer service or billing practices R1R37R39.
Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do users express frustration with the lack of effective channels for making suggestions or getting issues resolved . The frequent and long-standing sync and crashing issues suggest that support or development efforts are not adequately addressing user problems R67R73.
Pick TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar if

Pick TickTick if you need a highly customizable, feature-rich task manager with advanced options like habit tracking, a built-in timer, and robust cross-platform capabilities, and you are willing to pay for premium features R5R8R18.

Pick Microsoft To Do if

Pick Microsoft To Do if you need a very basic, free list-making app, are deeply integrated into the Microsoft ecosystem (Outlook, Planner), and can tolerate frequent syncing issues and app crashes .

Evidence note: Reviews for Microsoft To Do are heavily skewed towards recent negative experiences, particularly regarding reliability and syncing, despite its higher lifetime rating. TickTick's negative reviews often focus on paywalls and occasional bugs, while positive reviews highlight its extensive features.

Frequently asked

Does TickTick offer a free version?
Yes, TickTick offers a free version, but many useful features, such as advanced calendar views, task duration, and some syncing capabilities, are behind a paywall R21R29R33R49.
Is Microsoft To Do reliable for syncing across devices?
No, Microsoft To Do is frequently reported by users to have persistent and significant syncing issues across devices, including iOS, desktop, and shared lists R67R73R93R94.
Can I integrate TickTick with other calendars?
TickTick offers calendar views and integrations, with some users wishing for direct Google Calendar linking, but it allows for scheduling tasks that act as reminders rather than events that transfer to other calendars R4R38R42.
Are there accessibility issues with TickTick?
Yes, one user reported that TickTick has unlabeled buttons and is not very clear to use with voice-over on iPhone, making it difficult for blind users R31.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R4] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 2/5 · US Missing key feature: Great app potential, but you must rely on third party apps or native calendar app to create an event. If you try to create an event in this app, it becomes a reminder, so it does not transfer to other calendars as an event. I asked the developers in-app for an explanation for why I cannot schedule an event in a *calendar* app and they said they’d consider that feature in the f
  2. [R5] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 5/5 · US Great time management tool: Great product to keep you on track and focused on the task at hand, and to monitor non-priority tasks. That function alone is worth it. The bonus is the focus and built-in timer to track your focus time on a task. I would highly recommend this app to anyone looking for time-management tools.
  3. [R6] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 3/5 · US Still lacks a due date: Pretty nice, comprehensive, and smooth UX. But you can’t set a due date for a task. You can set a start date but that is not at all the same thing. Amazing how many todo apps do t have that feature. Also, projects are just folders and can’t contain any information describing them, they’re just a list of tasks. I don’t need a project manager but it would be nice to save t
  4. [R8] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 5/5 · US Love this app: Fabulous task manager. Allows for categories and subcategories, repeating, custom due dates, detailed notes. Priority and timing alerts. Sorts logically. Allows manual sort. Lots of shortcuts if that’s your thing. I use it to manage work tasks (over 1000 repeating annually) and it keeps me on track, sorted and focused on the priorities. I tried To Do once my org moved to that. Not
  5. [R13] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · US Bloated apps: I would not recommend, bloated operations. I just want to add my lists and organize. I don’t want a tool that consumes too much management time. An easy drag in other apps requires too many clicks
  6. [R18] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 5/5 · US 10/10!: I have been looking for a planning app for what feels like ages. None of them had everything I needed until now. I’ve been using this app for about a month and it’s been game changing. It’s customizable, but not overwhelming. I am a full time student and full time office manager. This app has helped me organize school work, plan todos, track habits, set timers for studying, plan for my hob
  7. [R1] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · US bad: i love the app and its features but when i had gotten a free prescription it canceled a week later as planned. I haven’t been getting notifications from the app and I haven’t really been minding because I didn’t really think the app suits Me, but it’s been a few weeks since I had gotten my free subscription and two days ago I had barely noticed that they charged me for the yearly plan, which
  8. [R9] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 3/5 · US Everything’s gone: I used it for my basic tasks for the day and for recurring tasks. It signed me out for no reason today and none of my emails are working. They all sign in with a brand new account. All of my tasks are just gone. If you’re going to use this app just make sure you at least have a record of the tasks you have and the frequency you do them. Because otherwise it may just disappear.
  9. [R21] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · US Every useful feature behind a paywall: Just when I thought I found the perfect app for social media planning….literally every useful feature is behind a paywall. Without the annual subscription you’re better off just using your notes app
  10. [R26] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 5/5 · US So feature rich: And easy to nav. I’m still getting used to it but I plan to keep my subscription after the trial. I guess that’s the ultimate test of an app, right?
  11. [R37] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · GB Scam: Starts a premium subscription without your permission, took me a few months to clock it.
  12. [R39] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · GB Can’t delete my account: This is the most annoying thing about an app you read the reviews get all hyped up about to go download register with them to actual use the app, then realise it has no absolute use to me at all and when it comes to delete my data and information to uninstall the app the deletion process has an error 🙄typical behaviour of a hyped up app that actually has no use for a neuro
  13. [R29] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · GB Removes basic functions: Makes you pay to view the calendar in a monthly, weekly or yearly way, like most calendars do for free…. The payment isn’t even one time but monthly. Love me greedy apps
  14. [R33] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 2/5 · GB Okay app but calendar is subscribe based?: A pretty good app but it feels like it’s gamifying my todos. Also the subscription prompts are extremely annoying and behind some very basic functions.
  15. [R49] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 1/5 · GB Paywalling Duration: I can’t fathom putting task duration behind a paywall. Why else would I want to download a planner, if not to organise tasks? And I can’t schedule things unless I pay? Woeful, unfortunately.
  16. [R67] 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. [R73] Microsoft To Do 1/5 · US Refuses to sync correctly: The iOS app refuses to sync correctly with the desktop app. Signing out and in does not fix the issue. Looks like it’s time to find a more reliable to do app. It’s sad to see just how badly Microsoft screwed up the Wunderlist purchase.
  18. [R93] 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
  19. [R94] Microsoft To Do 2/5 · US Functionality issues: Updates I make an Outlook do not sync well with the Web app or the mobile To Do app. It is difficult to keep track of items that are overdue. There needs to be an overdue section in my day and an easy way to update a group of items.
  20. [R38] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 5/5 · US TickTick better than Todoist (for me)!: 1. Better repeating task options 2. Better Calendar Views & Integrations 3. Ability to link tasks to each more easily 4. Ability to integrate with Notion more easily 5. Todoist has a nicer UI, is slightly less buggy, and has a slightly nicer quick entry option for tasks 6. But in general, just a lot more little nice power features that make it subst
  21. [R42] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 5/5 · US Great organization tool: This is exactly what I need. Super streamlined design. Ability to sort multiple lists by any variables i want, categories, priorities, due dates, etc. this tool is perfect!! Can’t wait to see how they keep improving it. Ive noticed small improvements over my time using it. Ability to link to a google calendar would be awesome, bc google tasks sucks by comparison and it wou
  22. [R31] TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar 2/5 · GB I think I WOULD like this app.: After using it as a blind voice over user on my Iphone, I was disappointed. It's got unlabeled buttons and is not really very clear to use with voice over. I was looking forward to using it as my daily driver but because of this I can't. If you could please some focus on accessibility. If you can put some accessibility specialest on to making it better then I will c

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