Microsoft To-Do seems like a better alternative. Pricing begins at $5.99 per month and unlocks features like tags, location-based reminders, color-coding, and recurring tasks. The free version is very limited with even basic features like recurring tasks missing. For web, i offers browser extensions/add-ons and smartwatch access for Apple Watch and Wear OS. A tall order to beat.Īny.do is available on all popular desktop and mobile platforms. The consumer version of the app is completely free, without ads. The app is available on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and web. Microsoft To-Do app requires a Microsoft account, which most of us have, thanks to Windows and Outlook. It becomes indispensable if you are using Office 365 suite of apps.īoth Any.do and Microsoft To-Do work with Zapier allowing a plethora of app integrations. To-Do integrates with other Microsoft apps like Outlook, Launcher (Android), Cortana, Planner, and even OneNote. Microsoft has Outlook, a power email and calendar management app used by users and companies worldwide. An event is for listing events like birthdays. A Calendar task is the same as any other Any.do list task. I use Google Calendar, and everything syncs nicely. Calendar and App IntegrationsĪny.do comes with a dedicated calendar tab that will sync with your phone’s default calendar app. There is a dedicated button for adding tags that are pretty colorful in nature and signify importance level or progress. That’s a time saver for people who like to record voice notes. You can also record an audio or video inside Any.do and attach it directly without opening or using any third-party app. So, you can add notes, subtasks (Microsoft calls it Steps), and share lists with others. I miss that feature in Microsoft’s To-Do app. You will never forget to pick something up on your way home. One cool trick is the ability to add location-based reminders. You can quickly assign the task to smart lists like Today or Someday. Any.do has picked up a thing or two from GTD system pioneered by David Allen. You can add a person, hashtag, reminder, and assign a list using the bottom bar while creating a task. Grocery list loads by default and it will suggest some common household items for you to add. Again, tap the ‘+’ icon to create lists and tasks. They are all housed under All Tasks list. ![]() Just four time-based lists: Today, Tomorrow, Upcoming, and Someday. There are no Important, Completed, or All lists. Tapping on a hashtag inside any task will list all tasks that might belong to any other list or group.Īny.do comes with far less smart lists than To-Do. A hidden trick is the hashtags (#keyword). There’s no OneDrive supported either.Īn interesting option is the ability to add Steps. ![]() Surprisingly, you can’t attach files from cloud storage. You can include additional notes and attach files at the bottom for further reference. Marking any task by hitting the star icon will add it to the Important smart list. ![]() Tap on the newly created task to further customize it. Inside the list, you can add tasks and add due dates, reminders, and set it to repeat. Noticed the smiley icon under the New list window? That’s for choosing an emoji. There is no way to upload a new photo yet and options are limited. You can type a name but more importantly, choose a color and a photo. Tap on the ‘+’ icon on the bottom-left corner to create a list in Microsoft To-Do app. I hope Microsoft To-Do adds hashtag supports soon. ![]() There is a separate tab for accessing tags at the top. Like To-Do, you have to go back and forth to switch lists.Īny.do follows the grid layout with a bottom bar where you can access Tasks, Calendar, and Settings. Enter a list to find more options on what you can do with that list and the tasks it contains. To its right is an box icon to add a list. There is the familiar ‘+’ icon at the bottom-left to create a new list. You’ll have to tap your profile picture to access Settings. Just a bunch of smart lists at the top and under them are the lists and groups that you created. Microsoft To-Do comes with no bottom or sidebar. We will try and uncover those aspects that are seldom talked about.īoth Any.do and Microsoft To-Do apps carry a polished and beautiful interface. While the basic function of any to-do app is clear, a lot is happening under the hood that can go amiss. So we will compare these two and understand their pros and cons in a better light. Any.do is another to-do app that holds a higher position in the popularity charts despite rising competition. I believe that acquiring Wunderlist must’ve helped to an extent. That said, Microsoft To-Do has quickly made a name for itself. Plenty of to-do list app options available on the App Store and Play Store are bound to confuse you.
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