10 Best to Do List Apps of 2026

This list is for people choosing a to-do app by what the free tier allows and what premium costs. We compared documented features and published prices for 10 apps and ranked them by value first, then features, then ease of use. Value weighs the free plan's limits against the price of the cheapest upgrade. Prices are in USD as shown on vendor pages and the US App Store on November 12, 2026.

1. 01Top value

   

   TickTick

   9.1/10

   A cross-platform to-do list with calendar views, a Pomo timer, habits and countdowns in one app.

   Price

   $4.17per month, billed as $49.99 per year

   Free plan with 9 lists and 99 tasks per list; Premium costs $49.99 per year, under $4.17 a month

   “Annual plan for US$49.99 (less than US$4.17/month)” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Value (40%)

   9.4

   Features (35%)

   9.2

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.6

   Best forpeople who want the most features per dollar in a personal task app

   TickTick ranks first because it pairs a usable free plan with the cheapest full upgrade on this list. TickTick's pricing page lists a free tier with 9 lists, 99 tasks per list, list and Kanban views, natural language input and cross-platform sync. Premium costs US$49.99 a year, which TickTick describes as less than US$4.17 a month, and the US App Store shows a $4.99 monthly option. Premium lifts limits to 299 lists and 999 tasks per list, adds full calendar views, task duration, email reminders and AI features, and raises the habit tracker from 5 to 299 habits. Few rivals bundle a Pomo timer, habit tracking, an Eisenhower Matrix and countdowns in the same app. The free plan has real ceilings: 2 reminders per task, 1 attachment per day and 2 members per shared list. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.

   • ✓Premium is $49.99 a year, the lowest annual price among the subscription apps on this list
   • ✓The free plan includes cross-platform sync, natural language input and Kanban views
   • ✓Purchases made through Google Play, PayPal or Stripe can be refunded within 14 days

   • ✕Free accounts get 2 reminders per task and 1 attachment per day
   • ✕Calendar views are basic on the free plan and unlimited only on Premium
   • ✕Sharing is capped at 2 members per list on the free plan, 29 on Premium

   Free plan:

   Yes, 9 lists and 99 tasks per list

   Premium price:

   $49.99 per year or $4.99 per month in the US App Store

   Habits on free plan:

   5

   Platforms:

   iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android, web, desktop

   Bottom line: TickTick is the best to-do list app for most people because Premium costs $49.99 a year and includes calendar views, habits and a Pomo timer. The free plan's 9 lists are enough to try it before paying.

   Visit ticktick.com ↗

2. 02

   

   Todoist

   9.0/10

   A cross-platform task manager known for natural language Quick Add, filters and team workspaces.

   Price

   $5per month, billed as $60 per year

   Free Beginner plan with 5 personal projects; Pro costs $5 per month billed yearly ($60) or $7 billed monthly

   “Pro Organize your work and life US $5 per month $60 billed yearly US $7 per month billed monthly” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Free trial

   7 days

   Value (40%)

   8.8

   Features (35%)

   9.3

   Ease of use (25%)

   9.0

   Best forpeople who want fast task capture that scales from personal lists to a team

   Todoist places second on a close score: its features edge TickTick, but Pro costs more per year. Todoist's pricing page lists the free Beginner plan with 5 personal projects, Smart Quick Add, task reminders, list and board layouts, 3 filter views and 1 week of activity history. Pro costs US $5 per month billed yearly ($60) or US $7 billed monthly and adds 300 personal projects, calendar and table layouts, task duration, custom reminders, 150 filter views, deadlines and unlimited Ramble voice capture. Recurring due dates, labels and 90+ integrations are free on every plan, which keeps the free tier useful for simple personal lists. For teams, Business costs US $8 per user per month billed yearly and adds a shared workspace with up to 500 team projects. The main free-plan limit is the 5-project cap. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.

   • ✓Pro costs $5 a month billed yearly, with a $7 monthly option
   • ✓Recurring due dates, labels, sub-tasks and reminders are included free
   • ✓Business plan supports up to 500 team projects and 1,000 team members

   • ✕The free plan stops at 5 personal projects and 3 filter views
   • ✕Calendar and table layouts are Pro-only
   • ✕Free file uploads are capped at 5 MB and activity history at 1 week

   Free plan:

   Yes, 5 personal projects

   Pro price:

   $5 per month billed yearly, $7 monthly

   Business price:

   $8 per user per month billed yearly

   Trial:

   7-day Pro trial, per the App Store listing

   Bottom line: Todoist is the best pick for people who live in quick capture because Smart Quick Add and recurring dates work on the free plan. Pro at $5 a month billed yearly unlocks calendar and table layouts.

   Visit todoist.com ↗

3. 03

   

   Microsoft To Do

   8.8/10

   Microsoft's free task and list app with My Day planning and Outlook task sync.

   Price

   Freefree

   Free with a Microsoft account; no paid tier for the app itself

   “Microsoft To Do Capture Tasks & Set Reminders Free” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Value (40%)

   9.6

   Features (35%)

   7.6

   Ease of use (25%)

   9.0

   Best forOutlook and Microsoft 365 users who want a free list app

   Microsoft To Do is the best fully free option for people who already use Outlook. The US App Store lists it as free, and Microsoft's description covers My Day and Suggestions, personalized day planner tools that recommend tasks from across your lists, plus sync with Microsoft 365 so lists follow you across devices. Flagged emails in Outlook become tasks, and lists in personal accounts can be shared with anyone, with notifications when something changes. Customization covers emoji, colorful themes and dark mode. The listing does not describe board or calendar layouts, habit tracking or a focus timer, so people who want project views will outgrow it and may prefer TickTick or Todoist. Because there is nothing to buy, its value score is the highest on the list. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.

   • ✓The App Store lists the app as free with no in-app purchases shown
   • ✓Outlook flagged emails become tasks without extra setup
   • ✓Shared lists work for family and friends on personal accounts

   • ✕No board, calendar or timeline layout is described on the listing
   • ✕No built-in habit tracker or focus timer is described
   • ✕Most useful for people already using Outlook

   Free plan:

   Yes, fully free

   Paid plan:

   None for the app

   Platforms listed:

   iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch

   Key integration:

   Outlook flagged emails

   Bottom line: Microsoft To Do is the best free to-do app for Outlook users because flagged emails turn into tasks at no cost. It lacks the board and calendar views of paid apps.

   Visit microsoft.com ↗

4. 04

   

   Apple Reminders

   8.7/10

   Apple's built-in reminders app with Smart Lists, tags, grocery lists and iCloud sync.

   Price

   Freefree

   Free on Apple devices with iCloud sync

   “Reminders Don't forget. Use Reminders Free” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Value (40%)

   9.3

   Features (35%)

   7.8

   Ease of use (25%)

   9.0

   Best foriPhone, iPad and Mac owners who want a free built-in app

   Apple Reminders is the strongest free choice for people who only use Apple devices. The US App Store lists it as free, and Apple's description covers Smart Lists for Today, Scheduled, Flagged, All, Assigned to Me and Completed, tags, and Custom Smart Lists that gather reminders by tags, dates, times, locations, flags and priority. Grocery lists automatically group related items into sections such as dairy and produce, and reminders can be created with Siri, from Control Center or with the iPhone Action Button. Scheduled reminders also appear inside the Calendar app, and iCloud keeps everything in sync. The catch is reach: it does not run as a native app on Android or Windows, so mixed households and teams are better served by Microsoft To Do, TickTick or Todoist. There is no paid tier to compare. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.

   • ✓Free and preinstalled on Apple devices
   • ✓Custom Smart Lists filter by location, tags and priority
   • ✓iCloud keeps reminders in sync across devices

   • ✕Built for Apple devices, so Android and Windows users are left out
   • ✕No habit tracker or focus timer is described on the listing
   • ✕Collaboration depends on everyone using Apple devices

   Free plan:

   Yes, built in

   Paid plan:

   None

   Platforms listed:

   iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch

   Sync:

   iCloud

   Bottom line: Apple Reminders is the best free to-do app for Apple-only users because Custom Smart Lists and iCloud sync come built in. Anyone on Android or Windows should look at Microsoft To Do instead.

   Visit apple.com ↗

5. 05

   

   Google Tasks

   8.4/10

   Google's free, minimal task list that lives inside Gmail and Google Calendar.

   Price

   Freefree

   Free with a Google Account

   “Google Tasks: Get Things Done Plan, Organize & Schedule Work Free” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Value (40%)

   9.5

   Features (35%)

   6.6

   Ease of use (25%)

   9.2

   Best forGmail and Google Calendar users who want a simple free list

   Google Tasks is the simplest free option on this list and the natural fit for Gmail users. The US App Store lists it as free, and Google's description covers creating a task directly from an email in Gmail, viewing tasks in the Gmail side panel and tracing a task back to its source email. Tasks support subtasks, details and due dates with notification reminders, and tasks made in Gmail or Calendar on the web can be managed from your phone. Ordering is by date or drag-and-drop. That focus is also the limit: the listing does not describe tags, priority levels, board views, habit tracking or a focus timer, which is why its features score trails every paid app here. People who need projects and filters should start with Todoist or TickTick, both of which also have free plans. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.

   • ✓Free with no in-app purchases shown on the App Store
   • ✓Tasks link back to the Gmail message they came from
   • ✓Very short learning curve with drag-and-drop prioritizing

   • ✕No tags, priorities or board views are described
   • ✕No habit tracking or focus timer
   • ✕Best only if you already live in Gmail and Calendar

   Free plan:

   Yes, fully free

   Paid plan:

   None for the app

   Platforms listed:

   iPhone, iPad, Android, web in Gmail and Calendar

   Key integration:

   Gmail and Google Calendar

   Bottom line: Google Tasks is the best free to-do list for Gmail users because tasks are created from emails and shown beside the inbox. It stays deliberately basic, with no tags or board views.

   Visit google.com ↗

6. 06

   

   Things 3

   8.4/10

   Cultured Code's award-winning personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase.

   Price

   $9.99one-time, iPhone and Apple Watch app

   One-time purchase: $9.99 for iPhone and Apple Watch in the US App Store; Mac and iPad versions are sold separately

   “Things 3 Organize your life $9.99” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   7.6

   Features (35%)

   8.6

   Ease of use (25%)

   9.3

   Best forApple users who prefer a one-time purchase over a subscription

   Things 3 is the pick for Apple users who dislike subscriptions. The US App Store lists Things 3 for iPhone and Apple Watch at $9.99 as a one-time purchase, while Cultured Code's site shows the Mac, iPad and Vision Pro versions as separate apps with their own prices. The structure is To-Dos, Projects and Areas: to-dos carry notes, tags, schedules and smaller steps, projects get headings, notes and a deadline, and areas group everything by part of life, such as Work or Family. Cultured Code says the app has been honored twice with an Apple Design Award. The trade-offs drive its value score down: there is no free plan, no Android, Windows or web version, and buying it for several devices adds up. If you need a free tier or cross-platform sync, TickTick or Todoist fit better. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.

   • ✓No subscription: the iPhone app is a $9.99 one-time purchase in the US
   • ✓Projects, Areas and headings give a clear structure for large goals
   • ✓Runs on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro

   • ✕No free plan
   • ✕Apple only, with no Android, Windows or web app
   • ✕Each platform is a separate purchase, so using Mac and iPhone costs more than $9.99

   Free plan:

   No

   iPhone price:

   $9.99 one-time

   Platforms:

   Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, Vision Pro

   Developer:

   Cultured Code

   Bottom line: Things 3 is the best one-time purchase to-do app for Apple users because the iPhone app costs $9.99 with no subscription. There is no free plan and no Android or Windows version.

   Visit culturedcode.com ↗

7. 07

   

   Any.do

   8.1/10

   A to-do list, calendar and daily planner with family and team plans.

   Price

   $4.99per month, billed annually

   Free Personal plan; Premium costs $4.99 per month billed annually or $7.99 billed monthly

   “Premium For power users who want to manage work and life like a pro $4 .99 per month billed annually” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Free trial

   7 days

   Value (40%)

   7.8

   Features (35%)

   8.2

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.4

   Best forhouseholds that want a shared family plan with grocery lists

   Any.do earns its place with a free plan that already includes a calendar and daily planner, plus the clearest family pricing on this list. Any.do's pricing page lists the Personal plan as free forever with tasks and lists, reminders, calendar, daily planner and sync across devices. Premium costs $4.99 per month billed annually or $7.99 billed monthly and adds recurring tasks, WhatsApp reminders, AI-powered features, color tags and location reminders. The Family plan costs $8.33 per month for 4 members billed annually and adds a shared family space, a shared grocery list and up to 4 shared projects. Two cautions: recurring tasks are Premium-only, which many rivals include free, and the US App Store lists Premium at $9.99 a month, so subscribing on the web is cheaper. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.

   • ✓The free Personal plan includes calendar and daily planner views
   • ✓Family plan covers 4 members for $8.33 a month billed annually
   • ✓WhatsApp reminders are available on Premium

   • ✕Recurring tasks require Premium
   • ✕The US App Store lists Premium at $9.99 monthly, more than the $7.99 web price
   • ✕Premium at $4.99 a month billed annually costs more per year than TickTick

   Free plan:

   Yes, Personal

   Premium price:

   $4.99 per month billed annually, $7.99 monthly

   Family price:

   $8.33 per month for 4 members billed annually

   Trial:

   7 days on the 12-month App Store plan

   Bottom line: Any.do is the best family to-do app because its Family plan covers 4 members for $8.33 a month billed annually. Solo users get more for the money from TickTick.

   Visit any.do ↗

8. 08

   

   Notion

   8.0/10

   An all-in-one workspace for notes, databases and task lists, with AI built in.

   Price

   $10per member per month

   Free plan for individuals with unlimited pages; paid plans start at $10 per member per month billed annually

   “Paid plans start at $10 per member per month (billed annually)” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Value (40%)

   7.6

   Features (35%)

   9.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   7.2

   Best forpeople who want tasks inside a notes and database workspace

   Notion is the right choice when your to-do list needs to live next to notes and project docs. Notion's product page says the free plan includes unlimited pages, Notion AI and core features like docs, wikis and databases, and that paid plans start at $10 per member per month billed annually. The US App Store lists Notion Plus at $11.99 monthly. Databases support subtasks, dependencies and custom properties, so you can build a task tracker with any fields you want, and recent additions include AI Meeting Notes and a Maps view. The trade-off is setup: a dedicated app like Todoist or TickTick gives you reminders, recurring dates and quick capture out of the box, while Notion asks you to design the system. The free plan also limits uploads to 5 MB each. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.

   • ✓Free plan includes unlimited pages, per Notion's product page
   • ✓Task lists can sit next to notes, docs and wikis
   • ✓Databases can be shown as tables, boards and calendars

   • ✕Free plan file uploads are capped at 5 MB each
   • ✕Paid plans start at $10 per member per month billed annually, double TickTick's effective rate
   • ✕Setting up a task system takes more work than a dedicated to-do app

   Free plan:

   Yes, unlimited pages for individuals

   Paid from:

   $10 per member per month billed annually

   App Store Plus price:

   $11.99 monthly

   Free upload limit:

   5 MB per file

   Bottom line: Notion is the best to-do option for people who want tasks inside a notes workspace because databases support subtasks, dependencies and custom properties. For a plain reminder-driven list, a dedicated app is simpler and cheaper.

   Visit notion.com ↗

9. 09

   

   Trello

   7.9/10

   Atlassian's Kanban board app for lists of cards, used for personal to-dos and team projects.

   Price

   $5per user per month

   Free for up to 10 collaborators per Workspace; Standard costs $5 per user per month billed annually or $6 monthly

   “Standard $ 5 USD Per user/month if billed annually ($6 billed monthly)” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Value (40%)

   7.8

   Features (35%)

   7.8

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.2

   Best forvisual planners who think in boards and cards

   Trello suits people who plan visually. Trello's pricing page lists a free plan for up to 10 collaborators per Workspace with assignees, due dates and iOS and Android apps. Standard costs $5 USD per user per month billed annually or $6 billed monthly and adds AI features, unlimited boards, card mirroring, collapsible lists, unlimited storage at 250 MB per file and 1,000 Workspace command runs per month. Premium costs $10 per user per month billed annually or $12.50 monthly and adds views and admin controls. Boards work well for chores, trip planning or a small team's weekly work, where cards move from To do to Done. For a personal to-do list driven by dates and reminders, a dedicated app is a better fit, and Trello's per-user pricing makes shared paid use more expensive than TickTick or Todoist Pro. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.

   • ✓Free plan covers up to 10 collaborators per Workspace
   • ✓Standard costs $5 per user per month billed annually
   • ✓Boards make shared chores or projects easy to scan

   • ✕Priced per user, so shared use costs more than flat personal plans
   • ✕Calendar and timeline style views sit on Premium at $10 per user per month billed annually
   • ✕A board layout is less suited to long dated reminder lists

   Free plan:

   Yes, up to 10 collaborators per Workspace

   Standard price:

   $5 per user per month billed annually, $6 monthly

   Premium price:

   $10 per user per month billed annually

   File limit on Standard:

   250 MB per file

   Bottom line: Trello is the best board-based to-do app because its free plan covers up to 10 collaborators per Workspace. Standard at $5 per user per month billed annually adds unlimited boards.

   Visit trello.com ↗

10. 10

    

    Habitica

    7.7/10

    A free habit tracker and to-do list that turns tasks into a retro role-playing game.

    Price

    $4.99per month, optional

    Free app; optional subscription costs $4.99 per month or $47.99 per year in the US App Store

    “There are four types of optional Habitica subscriptions: $4.99 every month; $14.99 every three months; $29.99 every six months; and $47.99 every year” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

    Free plan

    Yes

    Value (40%)

    8.4

    Features (35%)

    7.0

    Ease of use (25%)

    7.4

    Best forpeople who stay motivated by games and streaks

    Habitica is a different kind of to-do app: it turns your tasks into a role-playing game. The US App Store describes it as a free habit-building and productivity app that uses retro RPG elements, where checking off real tasks earns gold, experience and items. It combines a habit tracker, automatically repeating dailies and a traditional to-do list, with color-coded tasks, streak counters and parties for accountability with friends. The core app is free, and the optional subscription costs $4.99 a month, $14.99 every three months, $29.99 every six months or $47.99 a year. Habitica's Group Plans page lists a shared task board for $9 per month plus $3 per additional member. It ranks last because it lacks calendar views, filters and work integrations, and the game layer suits only some people. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.

    • ✓The core app is free, and the subscription is optional
    • ✓Streak counters and color-coded tasks show progress at a glance
    • ✓Group Plans give households a shared task board

    • ✕The game layer can distract people who want a plain list
    • ✕No calendar or board views are described
    • ✕Group Plans are billed monthly and grow by $3 per member

    Free plan:

    Yes, core app is free

    Subscription:

    $4.99 per month or $47.99 per year

    Group Plan:

    $9 per month plus $3 per additional member

    Platforms:

    iPhone, iPad, Android, web

    Bottom line: Habitica is the best gamified to-do app because it is free and rewards finished tasks with gold and experience. People who want a plain, fast list should pick TickTick or Microsoft To Do.

    Visit habitica.com ↗

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