Any.do built its reputation on being simple. Clean UI, quick task entry, a calendar that doesn't overwhelm you. For a certain kind of user — someone who just wants a checklist on their phone — it works. But the moment your work gets even slightly more complex, you start hitting walls: no real note-taking, limited file handling, reminders that don't tie back to a specific note, and team features that feel bolted on rather than built in.
TaskLoco takes a different philosophy. Everything lives on a sticky-note-style wall — tasks, notes, files, reminders, calendar events — and the whole thing is built so you can grab any note, drop a file on it, set a reminder that pings you with a push notification and deep-links straight back to that note, and share it with a teammate in seconds. This article breaks down exactly where the two apps differ, where Any.do still has an edge, and who should be using which one.
What to Look for in a Task and Note Management App
Before picking any app — Any.do, TaskLoco, or anything else — it helps to know what criteria actually matter. Most people start by asking "what looks nicest" and end up regretting it six months later when the app can't do something they need daily.
1. How does it handle notes, not just tasks? A task list tells you what to do. A note tells you why, how, and what the background is. Apps that treat these as separate objects — or that ignore notes entirely — force you to keep a second app open alongside your task manager. The best tools let a task and a note live in the same place, attached to the same item.
2. How do reminders actually reach you? A reminder that only lives inside the app is almost useless. You need it to push to your phone or desktop when you're not looking at the app. Even better: a reminder that deep-links back to the exact note or task it belongs to, so you open it in one tap and know immediately what you were supposed to do.
3. Can it grow with your team without getting complicated? Solo use is easy. The moment you add a second person, you need sharing that works without an IT department. The best apps let you share a note or task the way you'd send an email — recipient gets it, makes it their own, no permissions matrix required. Watch out for apps that make collaboration feel like a software deployment project.
Where TaskLoco Outperforms Any.do
Any.do does a handful of things well: it's fast to open, the mobile UX is polished, and if all you need is a simple to-do list, it gets out of your way. But there are several areas where it consistently falls short for anyone doing real work.
Notes are not an afterthought in TaskLoco. Any.do is fundamentally a task list with a few extras. TaskLoco is built around the sticky note as a first-class object — every note can hold tasks, files, reminders, and calendar events. You don't have to choose between being a task app and a note app. You get both, layered together.
File attachments are built into Premium. Any.do's file handling is minimal. TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB of file storage per person, and you can attach files directly to any note. Need more? Storage add-ons are available in 10GB, 50GB, 200GB, and 1TB tiers, stackable up to 100x. That's not a bolt-on — it's a core part of how TaskLoco organizes work.
Reminders that actually find you. TaskLoco reminders are delivered as push notifications to your phone and computer. Tap the notification and it deep-links straight back to the original note — no hunting, no context loss. Optional email notifications are available as a free add-on, and SMS is available as an optional add-on with a monthly quota included.
Team sharing that works like email. TaskLoco's team sharing model is refreshingly simple: share a note and the recipient can clone it and make it their own — no permissions to configure, no access levels to manage. It works the way email works, which means there's essentially no learning curve for new teammates.
The Chrome Extension and Cross-Device Experience
One place TaskLoco has a clear functional advantage is the Chrome extension. With one click, you can capture any webpage directly into a TaskLoco note. Doing research? Reading something you want to act on later? Click the extension, and it lands on your wall. Any.do doesn't have an equivalent.
TaskLoco Lite Plus+ — the free tier that includes Google sign-in and sync — is available as a web app and Chrome extension. It syncs your notes across all your devices and gives you up to 30 notes. It's a genuinely useful free tier for someone who wants more than the anonymous Lite experience but isn't ready to commit to Premium.
For anyone using TaskLoco on mobile: Lite (the native iPhone and Android app) is completely anonymous — no sign-in, no account, no sync. It stores up to 20 notes directly on your device. Lite Plus+ and Premium run through your phone's browser rather than as native apps — but the web experience is built for mobile and works well. The trade-off is worth knowing about upfront.
Any.do's mobile app is genuinely well-built, and if native app experience is your top priority, that's worth factoring in. But TaskLoco's browser-based Premium experience gives you the full feature set — reminders, attachments, calendar, team sharing — in a way the native Lite app simply can't match by design.
Where Any.do Still Has the Edge
Honest comparison means acknowledging where Any.do genuinely wins. Its native mobile app experience is cleaner and more polished than TaskLoco Lite. If you spend most of your day on your phone and want a task list that feels native to iOS or Android, Any.do delivers that experience better out of the box.
Any.do also has natural language task input — you can type "call Sarah tomorrow at 3pm" and it parses the date and time automatically. TaskLoco doesn't have natural language input. You set reminders manually. For users who live and breathe natural language entry, that's a real workflow difference.
That said, these are narrow advantages. If your workflow involves files, real note-taking, team collaboration, or a calendar view that ties back to your notes, TaskLoco covers ground that Any.do simply doesn't reach. The question is which gaps cost you more time.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Any.do |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Two free tiers — Lite (20 notes, no sign-in, native app) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced, web + Chrome extension) FREE | Free tier with basic tasks, limited features |
| Native mobile app | Lite only — anonymous, no sign-in, 20 notes on device, no sync. Premium runs in mobile browser. | Polished native iOS and Android apps across tiers |
| Note-taking (not just tasks) | Sticky-note-style notes are the core object — tasks, files, reminders all attach to notes | Task-first app; notes are minimal and secondary |
| File attachments | 10GB included with Premium; add-on tiers up to 1TB, stackable to 100x | Limited file handling; not a core feature |
| Reminders | Push notifications to phone and computer; deep-links back to original note. Optional email and SMS add-ons. | Reminders available; delivery varies by tier |
| Reminder deep-link to note | Yes — tapping the push notification opens the exact note the reminder belongs to | Opens app; may not deep-link to specific task |
| Calendar view | Built into Premium — tasks and events visible in calendar alongside notes | Calendar view available; integrates with external calendars |
| Team sharing | Yes — included with Premium. Each team member requires a separate subscription — currently $9.99/month per person, but TaskLoco is offering a Charter Member special: 50% off for life, currently $4.99/month per person for the first 500 subscribers with code CHARTER50. | Shared lists and task assignment available |
| Chrome extension | One-click webpage capture into a note — free with Lite Plus+ and Premium FREE | No equivalent Chrome extension for webpage capture |
| Cross-device sync | Lite Plus+ and Premium sync across all devices via web app | Syncs across devices on paid plans |
| Natural language input | Not available — reminders and tasks set manually | Yes — parse dates and times from typed natural language |
| Unlimited notes and tasks | Unlimited with Premium; Lite capped at 20, Lite Plus+ capped at 30 | Limits apply on free tier; paid plans vary |
| SMS reminders | Optional add-on; free tier includes a monthly SMS quota | SMS reminders vary by plan and region |
| Anonymous use (no sign-in) | Lite — completely anonymous, no account required, no data leaves device FREE | Account required for all tiers |
| Storage add-ons | 10GB / 50GB / 200GB / 1TB tiers, stackable to 100x | Limited or no storage add-on options |
| Gantt charts / project timelines | Not available | Not a core feature either; limited project planning |
| Full-text search | Full-text search across all notes and attachments | Search available; depth varies by tier |
| 7-day free trial | Yes — no charge until day 8, cancel anytime FREE | Trial availability varies |
Who Should Use Each
Use the TaskLoco if…
- You want notes and tasks in the same place — not two separate apps running side by side
- You need file attachments tied directly to specific notes or tasks
- You want reminders that push to your phone or desktop and link straight back to the original note
- You need team sharing that works without configuring permissions or access levels
- You use Chrome and want to capture webpages into your workflow in one click
- You want a generous free tier — either anonymous with no sign-in or synced across devices with Google
Use Any.do if…
- You want a polished native iOS or Android app experience as your primary interface
- You rely on natural language input to quickly enter tasks with dates and times
- You need deep integration with external calendar platforms as your primary workflow
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs Any.do
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Any.do app and what does it do?
Any.do is a task management app available on iOS, Android, and web. It lets users create to-do lists, set reminders, and organize tasks by day or project. It's designed around simplicity — fast task entry, a clean calendar view, and basic team task sharing. It works best as a straightforward checklist tool rather than a full note-and-task workspace.
Is Any.do free?
Any.do has a free tier with basic task management. Premium features — including calendar sync, reminders, color tags, and team sharing — are locked behind a paid plan. TaskLoco also has two free tiers: Lite (native app, 20 notes, no sign-in required) and Lite Plus+ (web app and Chrome extension, 30 notes, synced across devices with Google sign-in). Both are genuinely free with no time limit. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
How does TaskLoco compare to Any.do for team use?
TaskLoco's team sharing works like sending an email — share a note and the recipient can clone it and make it their own, with no permissions or access levels to configure. It's built for any team size without requiring an IT setup. Any.do has shared lists and task assignment, but the collaboration model is more limited. Each TaskLoco team member requires their own individual Premium subscription.
Does TaskLoco have reminders like Any.do?
Yes. TaskLoco Premium includes reminders delivered as push notifications to your phone and computer. The standout feature: tapping the notification deep-links you directly to the original note the reminder belongs to — no hunting around the app to find what you were supposed to do. Optional email notifications and SMS add-ons are also available. Any.do also has reminders, but the deep-link-to-note behavior is specific to TaskLoco.
Can I use TaskLoco on my phone?
Yes, in two ways. TaskLoco Lite is a native iPhone and Android app — completely anonymous, no sign-in, stores up to 20 notes directly on your device. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ and Premium are web apps that run in your phone's browser rather than as native apps. They give you synced notes, reminders, file attachments, calendar, and team sharing — the full feature set — through a mobile-optimized browser experience.
What does TaskLoco Premium include that Any.do doesn't?
TaskLoco Premium includes: unlimited notes and tasks, 10GB file storage (with add-on tiers up to 1TB), push notification reminders that deep-link back to the specific note, a calendar view tied to your notes, full team sharing, and the Chrome extension for one-click webpage capture. File attachments tied directly to notes and the deep-link reminder behavior are areas where TaskLoco has a meaningful functional edge. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
What's the TaskLoco Chrome extension and does Any.do have one?
The TaskLoco Chrome extension lets you capture any webpage into a TaskLoco note in one click. It's free with both Lite Plus+ and Premium. Any.do does not have an equivalent Chrome extension for webpage capture. If research and web-to-task workflows are part of how you work, the TaskLoco extension fills a gap that Any.do leaves open.
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