Productivity · head to head
Bring! vs Microsoft To Do
Bring!
Productivity
Free shared grocery list app with a simple icon-based interface, no subscription required for core use
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The short version
- They diverge on capability: Bring! covers Shared shopping lists, Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bring! and Microsoft To Do actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bring! | Microsoft To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free, with an optional paid Premium tier for extras | free |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos |
| Category | Productivity | Calendars |
| Founded | Unknown | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Bring!
- Shared shopping lists
- Icon-based item catalogue
- Recipe to list
- Multiple lists
- Offline use
- Optional Premium tier
Only in Microsoft To Do
- My Day suggestions
- List sharing
- Steps
- Due dates
- Reminders
- Outlook
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Bring!
- A household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription requirednot Microsoft To Do
- Someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every timenot Microsoft To Do
- A user who wants basic recipe-to-list functionality without a full recipe managernot Microsoft To Do
- A family wanting separate lists for different stores or occasions kept in sync automaticallynot Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot Bring!
- Appointment bookingnot Bring!
- Time trackingnot Bring!
- Resource managementnot Bring!
- Team coordinationnot Bring!
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Bring!
- Its recipe management is simpler than AnyList or Samsung Food, so it is a weaker choice for someone who wants to build out a recipe collection.
- It has no smart appliance integration, unlike Samsung Food, so it offers nothing extra for a household with connected kitchen hardware.
- Store-layout customisation for sorting items is less granular than AnyList offers.
- The icon-based catalogue, while fast, can be limiting for unusual or specific items not well represented in the illustrated catalogue.
- The free tier carries ads, which the optional Premium subscription removes.
Microsoft To Do
Nothing recorded yet. See the Microsoft To Do review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Bring!
Free- Bring!Free
- Shared shopping lists
- Icon-based item catalogue
- Recipe to list
- Bring! Premium$1.99/month
- Ad removal
- Extra themes and convenience features
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
Which should you pick?
Choose Bring! if
- You need shared shopping lists.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want icon-based item catalogue.
Choose Microsoft To Do if
- You need my day suggestions.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- You also want list sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Bring! or Microsoft To Do better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bring! starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bring! or Microsoft To Do?
- Bring! starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free.
- Does Bring! or Microsoft To Do run on more platforms?
- Bring! runs on iOS, Android, Web. Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- Can I use Bring! for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Bring! best used for?
- Bring! is most often used for a household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription required, someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every time, a user who wants basic recipe-to-list functionality without a full recipe manager, a family wanting separate lists for different stores or occasions kept in sync automatically. Of those, a household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription required and someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every time are not what Microsoft To Do is typically brought in for.
- What can Bring! do that Microsoft To Do cannot?
- Bring! covers Shared shopping lists, Icon-based item catalogue, Recipe to list, Multiple lists. Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bring!: Is Bring! free?
Yes, the core shared shopping list function is free; Premium is optional and adds cosmetic and convenience extras.
Bring!: Does it support recipes?
It has a simpler recipe-to-list feature, less developed than AnyList or Samsung Food.
Bring!: Does it work offline?
Yes, lists remain usable offline and sync once a connection is restored.
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