Report updated Apr 3, 2026
Microsoft To Do
v2.169Individuals, students, and professionals already embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem who need a reliable, cross-platform tool to manage daily tasks and collaborative projects.
What Is Microsoft To Do?
Launched Apr 19, 2017
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
A personalized daily planner that provides intelligent, relevant task suggestions to help users focus on what matters most.
Seamless synchronization with Outlook tasks, Planner, and other Microsoft 365 services for a unified workflow.
Real-time synchronization of lists and tasks across web, iOS, Android, and Windows devices.
Ability to share lists and assign tasks to family, friends, colleagues, and classmates.
What's new?
Trending DownThe app's competitive position is under pressure due to reported stability regressions and growing user demand for advanced features like search and calendar views.
Increased Stability Issues
User complaints have escalated from general lag to critical system freezes and frequent crashes on new hardware.
Task Customization Feature Removed
The 'Task Customization' feature (steps, notes, file attachments) is no longer listed as a key feature.
Competitive Threat Pivot
The threat landscape has shifted to prioritize all-in-one productivity tools (Notion/ClickUp) over technical debt concerns.
New Feature Gap Complaints
Users are explicitly highlighting the lack of a search feature and calendar view as primary complaints.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate ease of use and simplicity and cross-platform sync, but report app stability and crashes and feature gaps.”
What Users Love
It is very easy to use and of great assistance to daily keep one going
Simple and easy to use.
Great app to sync wth other devices
All devices stay in sync instantly
Pain Points
It crashes frequently on Pixel 10 and is rapidly getting worse.
Every time I get a notification from the app, my phone freezes repeatedly
It would be great if there was a calender view
No search feature on the lists
High confidence · 102 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Deep native integration with Microsoft 365 (Outlook/Planner)
- Unique 'My Day' intelligent daily planning UX
- Completely free with enterprise-grade security
- Strong cross-platform synchronization
Cons
- Frequent app crashes and stability issues on new hardware
- Lack of a native calendar view for time-blocking
- Missing search functionality within lists
- Unreliable sync for shared lists
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Integrate Copilot AI for automated task prioritization
- Capture market share from paid rivals by adding a calendar view
- Enhance shared list features for family and small team use
Market Threats
- Superlist (Wunderlist successor) attracting legacy users
- Google Tasks improving its Workspace integration
- All-in-one productivity tools (Notion/ClickUp) making standalone list apps redundant
Who competes with Microsoft To Do?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
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Users are happier — sentiment 62/100 vs 45
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Contenders
The most direct ecosystem-utility rival, offering a free, simple task management experience integrated into a competing office suite (Google Workspace).
Deep Workspace Integration
The gold standard for task management on iOS, competing for users who prioritize premium design and deep integration with the Apple ecosystem.
Magic Plus
Any.do: To do list & Planner
★4.6 (50K)Any.DO
Directly competes with the 'My Day' feature through its 'Any.do Moment' daily planning flow and cross-device synchronization.
Directly competes with the 'My Day' feature through its 'Any.do Moment' daily planning flow and cross-device synchronization.
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar
Appest Limited
A feature-rich rival that combines to-do lists with a built-in calendar and Pomodoro timer, targeting the same productivity-focused demographic.
A feature-rich rival that combines to-do lists with a built-in calendar and Pomodoro timer, targeting the same productivity-focused demographic.
Peers
While a broader workspace, many users migrate from simple to-do lists to Notion for its database-driven task tracking.
Notion AI
A legacy note-taking app that has expanded its task management and reminder features to retain its user base.
AI-Powered Productivity Suite
An all-in-one productivity tool that aims to replace standalone to-do apps with a more comprehensive feature set.
AI Super Agents™
A markdown-based note app frequently used for creating and managing simple, aesthetic checklists.
WikiLinks & Backlinks
New Kids on the Block
Superlist: To-Do List Planner
★4.5 (403)Superlist Software GmbH
Created by the original founders of Wunderlist (the precursor to Microsoft To Do), it is a direct spiritual and modern successor.
Created by the original founders of Wunderlist (the precursor to Microsoft To Do), it is a direct spiritual and modern successor.
Me+ Lifestyle Routine
Enerjoy Pte. Ltd.
A rising daily planner app that focuses on consolidating tasks from various apps into a single, high-design interface.
A rising daily planner app that focuses on consolidating tasks from various apps into a single, high-design interface.
What are the key takeaways?
Microsoft To Do is a divisive productivity app that is completely free. With a 4.6/5 rating from 469.5K reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate ease of use and simplicity, though app stability and crashes remains a common concern.
Best for: Individuals, students, and professionals already embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem who need a reliable, cross-platform tool to manage daily tasks and collaborative projects.
How much does it cost?
Model: free
The app serves as a strategic utility to increase user engagement within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem rather than as a standalone revenue driver.
iOS Version
2.169
Android Version
VARY
Release Date
Apr 19, 2017
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Microsoft Corporation