Microsoft To Do vs MainTask

Microsoft To Do8.7Visit MMainTask8.3Visit

Higher score Microsoft To Do #5 in Android Reminder Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Try Microsoft To Do

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M MainTask #8 in Android Reminder Apps 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit MainTask

• Microsoft To Do fits best

  People who want dependable recurring personal reminders

• MainTask fits best

  Android users seeking a free open-source task reminder

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft To Do 8.7/10 Visit ↗	MMainTask 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.3
Ranking	#5 in Android Reminder Apps	#8 in Android Reminder Apps
Best for	People who want dependable recurring personal reminders	Android users seeking a free open-source task reminder
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Android
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features Microsoft To Do 0/5 · MainTask 1/5
Recurring reminders	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Location reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Voice input	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline use	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Calendar sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Platform coverage	Not checked yet	Android_only
Free task limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Custom recurring due dates and task reminders My Day helps organize priorities and task suggestions Syncs with Outlook Tasks across web and major device platforms	Flexible fixed-day, weekly, and monthly recurring schedules Notifications offer early alerts, snooze, and completion actions On-device backups include task history; no account is required
Cons	Its listed integration is limited to Microsoft Outlook Tasks Support channels listed are documentation only Work and school access may require eligible Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online licensing	Android only, with no cross-platform access Requires Android 8.0 or newer No listed integrations for connecting tasks to other services
Our verdict	Microsoft To Do is a personal task-management app for organizing work into multiple lists and planning daily priorities with My Day. It suits people who want recurring reminders and a straightforward way to keep personal tasks organized,… Read the review →	MainTask is an open-source Android app for keeping track of recurring maintenance and personal routines, such as watering plants, changing filters, or checking a car. It suits people who want reminders on one Android device without an… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft To Do — where it wins

  • Custom recurring due dates and task reminders
  • My Day helps organize priorities and task suggestions
  • Syncs with Outlook Tasks across web and major device platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Its listed integration is limited to Microsoft Outlook Tasks
  • Support channels listed are documentation only
  • Work and school access may require eligible Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online licensing

• MainTask — where it wins

  • Flexible fixed-day, weekly, and monthly recurring schedules
  • Notifications offer early alerts, snooze, and completion actions
  • On-device backups include task history; no account is required

  Where it doesn't

  • Android only, with no cross-platform access
  • Requires Android 8.0 or newer
  • No listed integrations for connecting tasks to other services

• Microsoft To Do8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free personal task manager for recurring reminders, lists, and daily priorities.

  Try Microsoft To DoFull verdict →
• MMainTask8.3/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source Android reminder app for recurring chores and personal routines.

  Visit MainTaskFull verdict →