Microsoft To Do review
A free, simple to-do list that syncs with Outlook
- Microsoft
- Free
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Windows, Mac, Web
4.7 from 269.7K App Store ratings 10M+ Google Play downloads
Does it deserve #11?
Is Microsoft To Do worth it?
For most people, yes. Microsoft To Do scores 8.4/10 and ranks #11 in Productivity & Notes. It's best for Windows and Outlook users who want a free, no-fuss to-do list. Skip it if you want a to-do app that keeps getting big new features. Price: Free with a Microsoft account; no paid tier.
The verdict
Microsoft To Do is a clean, free to-do list from the team behind Wunderlist. Each morning, My Day helps you pick what to tackle, with suggestions from your other lists. Break tasks into steps, set repeating reminders, share lists with family, and see emails you flagged in Outlook. It runs on almost everything. Recent updates have mostly been bug fixes, so don't expect big new features.
- My Day planner with suggestions
- Steps, due dates and repeating reminders
- Shared lists
- Flagged Outlook emails as tasks
- Files up to 25 MB on any task
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026The Android app was updated for Android 16, with security and stability fixes
- Jul 2026Version 2.177 for iPhone, iPad and Mac brought bug fixes
Privacy 7.4/10
App Store label: no tracking. Location, contact info, task content, IDs, usage and diagnostics may be linked to you. Google Play says no data is shared with third parties.
What we like
- Completely free, with no ads
- Apps for Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and the web
- Works hand in hand with Outlook and Microsoft 365
What could be better
- Recent updates are mostly bug fixes
- No calendar or board view for planning your week
- Needs a Microsoft account to sync
Windows and Outlook users who want a free, no-fuss to-do list
you want a to-do app that keeps getting big new features
Questions about Microsoft To Do
Is Microsoft To Do worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Microsoft To Do scores 8.4/10 and ranks #11 in Productivity & Notes. It's best for Windows and Outlook users who want a free, no-fuss to-do list. Skip it if you want a to-do app that keeps getting big new features. Price: Free with a Microsoft account; no paid tier.
Is Microsoft To Do free?
Yes. To Do is completely free with a Microsoft account, with no paid tier and no ads. It also works with work and school Microsoft 365 accounts.
Is Microsoft To Do being discontinued?
Microsoft hasn't announced any plan to retire it, and the apps were updated as recently as October 2026.
What are the best alternatives to Microsoft To Do?
The closest alternatives are Kalend, Todoist and TickTick. See all of them ranked on our Microsoft To Do alternatives page.
Where does Microsoft To Do rank?
Microsoft To Do ranks #11 of 17 in our Productivity & Notes ranking, with an overall score of 8.4 out of 10.