Kalend vs Microsoft To Do
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Kalend is the better app overall, scoring 9.6 to 8.4. Kalend wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Microsoft To Do on 0.
People who want tasks, a calendar, habits and a journal in one private, free app
Windows and Outlook users who want a free, no-fuss to-do list
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Kalend | Microsoft To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity & Notes | Productivity & Notes |
| Category rank | #1 of 17 | #11 of 17 |
| Developer | The Big Head | Microsoft |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | — | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | — | ✓ |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Kalend better than Microsoft To Do?
Kalend is the better app overall, scoring 9.6 to 8.4. Kalend wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Microsoft To Do on 0.
Which is cheaper, Kalend or Microsoft To Do?
Kalend: Free, no subscription or ads; an optional tip unlocks nothing. Microsoft To Do: Free with a Microsoft account; no paid tier. On value for money, Kalend scores higher.
Do Kalend and Microsoft To Do work on the same devices?
Only Microsoft To Do runs on Android, Windows, Web.
Which is more private, Kalend or Microsoft To Do?
Kalend scores higher on privacy (9.8/10). No account and no Kalend server: everything syncs through your own iCloud. Calendar access is optional, and events are read on the device. No ads, analytics or tracking; App Store label: Data Not Collected.
Strengths and weaknesses
Kalend
- Four planners in one, with nothing locked behind a paywall
- Seven themes that make it feel like a real paper diary
- No account or ads; syncs privately through your own iCloud
- Apple devices only, with no Android, Windows or web app
- No shared lists or team features
Kalend puts your to-do list, calendar, habit tracker and journal in one calm app that feels like a paper diary, not a busy dashboard. Plan the day, group tasks into projects with progress bars, see appointments beside your Apple Calendar, build habits and write about your day by typing or talking. Seven themes give it real personality. No account, no ads, no subscription, and it syncs privately through your own iCloud.
Full Kalend review
Microsoft To Do
- Completely free, with no ads
- Apps for Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and the web
- Works hand in hand with Outlook and Microsoft 365
- Recent updates are mostly bug fixes
- No calendar or board view for planning your week
- Needs a Microsoft account to sync
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.
Full Microsoft To Do review
