Comparison

Microsoft To Do vs FocusDTC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Microsoft To Do

Manage your daily tasks and create various lists to stay organized. This app offers personalized daily planning tools and intelligent suggestions to help you focus on what matters. Collaborate with others on shared lists and access your tasks across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily planner
  • Intelligent task suggestions
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Collaborative list sharing
  • Task breakdown into steps
  • File attachments up to 25MB
  • Customizable themes and dark mode
Features
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Stay organized and manage your day-to-day with Microsoft To Do. Make shopping lists or task lists, take notes, record collections, set reminders and more to improve your productivity and focus on what matters. Microsoft To Do is the task management app that makes it easy to stay organized and manage your life. Accomplish what’s important to you each day with My Day and Suggestions, personalized day planner tools. Intelligent suggestions recommend tasks from across your lists that may be relevant each day. Quickly capture and retrieve your lists and tasks across devices by syncing reminders and tasks with Microsoft 365 to access them anywhere. For lists in personal accounts, you can collaborate with anyone with updated notifications for any changes to your to-do lists. Capture tasks from different Microsoft apps and services and sync them with Microsoft To Do, from flagging emails as tasks in Outlook to lists from Cortana. Your tasks and lists are hosted securely on the Microsoft 365 service. Make your lists unique with customizable features like emoji, colorful themes, dark mode and more. Stay connected and collaborate with friends and family by sharing lists that stay synced as changes are made. Microsoft To Do Features: Daily planner • Stay focused with My Day, a personalized daily planner with suggested tasks • Get your lists anywhere, on any device • Share your list with anyone and work together • Add notes to any task Task manager • Share lists and tasks with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates • Get notified when others create, complete or remove tasks in shared lists • Personalize your lists by choosing theme colors or backgrounds • Set one-time or recurring due dates and reminders • Break your tasks into manageable steps • Attach up to 25MB of files to any task To-do lists for any purpose • Bill planner • Shopping lists • Set reminders • Task management • Business calendar • Note taking • And more Microsoft 365 Integration • Sync your tasks between Outlook and To Do • Host lists and tasks with the reliability and security of Microsoft 365 • Compile tasks from across your Microsoft 365 apps and services Whether it's for work, school, or home, To Do helps you organize and simplify your plans. To Do is free and available on all your devices. Learn more: https://to-do.microsoft.com Follow us on Twitter: @MicrosoftToDo Have an idea or feature suggestion? https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2171952 Need support? https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2156547 By installing Microsoft To Do, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=842575

About

FocusDTC

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FocusDTC is a privacy-first productivity timer designed for anyone who wants to focus better and get more done. BOSS TASK PRIORITY Overwhelmed by your to-do list? Mark ONE task as your "Boss Task" and give it your full attention. Only when you complete or delegate your Boss can you tackle other tasks. It's simple prioritization that actually works. FLEXIBLE SPRINT TIMERS Choose the work rhythm that fits your brain: • Pomodoro: Classic 25-min focus + 5-min break • Deep Work: Intense 90-min sessions • Flow: Custom duration for your perfect flow state • Free: No timer, just track your time SMART TASK BREAKDOWN Big tasks feel overwhelming? Break them into bite-sized subtasks. Each completion builds momentum and keeps you moving forward. ENERGY WAVE STATS Visualize your productivity energy with dynamic wave animations. Track completed tasks, focus time, and streaks across Day/Week/Month views. QUICK NOTES Capture thoughts instantly without breaking focus. Swipe to add a quick note, then get back to work. DAILY STREAKS Build consistency with streak tracking. Every day you complete tasks, your streak grows — turning productivity into a sustainable habit. LIVE ACTIVITY TIMER (iOS 16+) Your timer stays visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Glanceable progress without opening the app. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS See your Boss Task, today's progress, and current streak at a glance. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Clean, distraction-free interface with System/Light/Dark themes. Smooth animations and haptic feedback make every interaction delightful. PRIVACY FIRST • All data stored locally on your device • Optional iCloud sync (encrypted by Apple) • No analytics, no ads, no tracking • You own your data, period. SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT FocusDTC is completely free with optional donation-based In-App Purchases. No paywalls, no subscriptions — just honest software. CROSS-PLATFORM Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your tasks and timers sync seamlessly across all your devices. --- Whether you struggle with prioritization, get easily distracted, or just want a better way to focus — FocusDTC helps you do less, but better. Download now and focus on what matters most.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microsoft To Do at none against FocusDTC's 4. Microsoft To Do also leads on chart position (#151 vs unranked) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusDTC sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Microsoft To Do asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Microsoft To Do versus FocusDTC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft To DoFocusDTC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (265K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings265K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#151 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationLI-CHENG YEH

Bugs and requests

Microsoft To Do

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Disappearing tasks and lists
  • Inconsistent behavior when checking off tasks
  • Syncing issues causing duplicate lists
  • Login problems and account suspension
  • Formatting issues and random spacing
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  • Inability to delete or rearrange completed tasks

Requested features

6 requests
  • Calendar view for planned tasks
  • Ability to create custom smart lists
  • Improved sorting and filtering options
  • Automatic population of 'My Day' tasks
  • Subtask and nested list functionality
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  • Direct integration with Outlook and Planner

FocusDTC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Microsoft To Do

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusDTC

One-time4
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Buy Me Lunch$8.99
  • Buy Me Dinner$17.99
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  • Big Love$199.99

Questions

Is Microsoft To Do free?
Microsoft To Do is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusDTC free?
FocusDTC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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