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Things To Do alternatives

Things To Do compared with 5 alternatives: Apple Reminders, Clear, MinimaList, Microsoft To Do and Lists To do.

Things To Do is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Things To DoThis toolFreeFreemacOS, iOS
Apple RemindersFreeFreeWeb, macOS, iOS
ClearFree plan · from $3.99YesWeb, iOS, Android
MinimaListFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
Microsoft To DoFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Lists To doFree plan · from $1.99YesiOS

How each one differs from Things To Do

  1. Apple Reminders

    Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

    • Apple Reminders is free. Things To Do is free.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
    • Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.

    Suits: People who use only Apple devices

    Apple Reminders vs Things To DoApple Reminders pricing and details

  2. Clear

    Gesture-driven list app with no buttons, free on iPhone and Android

    • Clear starts at $3.99 for Clear Pro (billing period not shown on the App Store listing). Things To Do is free.
    • Only Clear lists a web app.
    • Only Clear lists an Android app.
    • Only Things To Do lists a macOS app.
    • Clear also covers templates.

    Suits: People who want a list app with as little interface as possible

    Clear vs Things To DoClear pricing and details

  3. MinimaList

    Pared-back to-do list and reminder app for iPhone and iPad

    • MinimaList starts at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store). Things To Do is free.
    • MinimaList also covers natural-language input and Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: iPhone users who want a pared-back list with reminders

    MinimaList vs Things To DoMinimaList pricing and details

  4. Microsoft To Do

    Free to-do list from Microsoft that syncs with Outlook tasks

    • Microsoft To Do is free. Things To Do is free.
    • Only Microsoft To Do lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows and Android apps.

    Suits: People who already use Outlook or Microsoft 365

    Microsoft To Do vs Things To DoMicrosoft To Do pricing and details

  5. Lists To do

    Free checklist and to-do list app for iPhone and iPad

    • Lists To do starts at $1.99 for the Theme Colors and Stickers Pack (US App Store in-app purchase). Things To Do is free.
    • Only Things To Do lists a macOS app.

    Suits: Shopping lists, packing lists and simple checklists on an iPhone

    Lists To do vs Things To DoLists To do pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Things To Do

  • There is no separate Mac version: Apple silicon Macs run the iPhone and iPad app, and there is no Android, Windows or web version.
  • The App Store listing requires iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5 or macOS 26.5 or later.
  • Lists leave the app only as exported text or a printout; the guide describes no lists that several people edit together.
  • The vendor's guide covers no due dates or reminders; the only dates are trip dates on Travel lists.
Things To Do pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Things To Do?

The alternatives to Things To Do in this directory are Apple Reminders, Clear, MinimaList, Microsoft To Do and Lists To do. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Things To Do.

Is there a free alternative to Things To Do?

Yes. Apple Reminders and Microsoft To Do are free to use. Clear, MinimaList and Lists To do have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Things To Do alternatives work on Windows?

The Things To Do listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft To Do lists one.

Which Things To Do alternatives work on Android?

The Things To Do listing does not include an Android app. Clear and Microsoft To Do list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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