Comparison

Do! vs Microsoft To Do

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

Head to head
About

Do!

This app helps you manage your daily tasks with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. Quickly add and complete tasks, set reminders, and automate recurring items. Securely store your data and personalize the experience with themes and fonts.

Highlights
  • Fast task addition and completion
  • Recurring task automation
  • Home screen widgets for task visibility
  • Passcode and Face ID security
  • Data backup and restore options
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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The simplest To Do app Do! is a To Do app designed to help you focus on adding tasks and getting them done, without complex settings. We removed unnecessary features and kept only what makes it easy to use every day. ■ Add fast, finish instantly Add and complete tasks in the simplest way. Quick completion with a double tap. Set reminders so you don’t forget what matters. ■ Automate recurring tasks Save time by freely setting recurring tasks. Supports weekly, monthly, and yearly repeats. ■ See everything at a glance with widgets Check your tasks easily with modern, clean widgets. View today’s tasks or organize them in different ways. ■ Your data stays secure Protect your tasks with passcode or Face ID. All data is securely stored in your personal account. (Sign-up and login required) Backup and restore via Dropbox or Email. ■ Make it yours Cute themes to match your style. Multiple font options. Paper and pen–style sound effects. ■ External keyboard support. New Task (Command key + 'N') New Line (Option(Alt) key + 'Enter') Have questions or suggestions? Contact us: do@simplerion.com

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

Screenshots

Do!4 screens
Microsoft To Do4 screens

Verdict

The call

Do! and Microsoft To Do both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Do!'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Microsoft To Do's. Do! also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Microsoft To Do's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support 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. Do! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Microsoft To Do asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Do! against 4.7 for Microsoft To Do. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft To Do has 265K ratings behind it against 26K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Do!'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Microsoft To Do's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Do! ships an update every 9 days, Microsoft To Do monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Do! versus Microsoft To Do: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo!Microsoft To Do
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26K ratings)4.7 (265K ratings)
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews — better42.5% of reviews
Number of ratings26K265K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#136 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB160 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSIMPLERION Co., LtdMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

Do!

All ratings26,165 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews499 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.2%

Microsoft To Do

All ratings264,508 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,404 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral15.5%
Negative42.1%

User reviews

Do!

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great to-do list app
  • 👍 Easy to use and organize
  • ✨ Customizable with colors and fonts
  • 📆 Helpful for managing daily tasks and routines
  • 🔔 Useful reminders and notifications

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recurring tasks not always showing up correctly
  • 🔀 Randomly shuffles tasks
  • 💰 Ads still showing up after paid upgrade
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
  • 🎨 Lack of customization options for themes and backgrounds

Microsoft To Do

From 265K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lightning-fast syncing
  • 👍 Visually appealing design
  • 📅 Helpful 'My Day' feature
  • 💡 Customizable backgrounds
  • 🤝 Shared list functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔀 Difficulty rearranging tasks
  • 🗓️ Lack of calendar view
  • 🔍 Poor search and sorting options
  • 🔗 Inconsistent syncing across devices

Bugs and requests

Do!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login/sign-in issues across devices
  • Reminders not working as expected
  • Syncing problems between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to share lists with others
  • Calendar integration and scheduling options
  • More recurring task options (weekly, monthly, etc.)
  • Desktop/web version for faster editing
  • Ability to add notes or descriptions to tasks

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Do!

One-time2
  • Tip$0.99
  • Remove AD (Unlock!)$20.00
None

Microsoft To Do

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Do! free?
Do! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microsoft To Do free?
Microsoft To Do is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Do! or Microsoft To Do?
Do! and Microsoft To Do are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 26K and 265K ratings respectively.
Do Do! or Microsoft To Do have ads?
Do! shows ads; Microsoft To Do does not.
Which is updated more often, Do! or Microsoft To Do?
Do! ships an update every 9 days, and Microsoft To Do monthly. Most recently, Do! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Microsoft To Do on September 24, 2026.

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