Reviewers mostly see Todoist as a fast, reliable task manager that stays useful because it is simple, easy to learn, and consistent across devices. They repeatedly praise quick task capture, natural-language scheduling, recurring tasks, integrations, and enough flexibility for personal use or small teams without feeling heavy. Several say it beats more complex tools by focusing on tasks well. The main complaints are that it feels behind on AI and automation, misses some planning features like start dates, and can put useful features behind paid tiers.