It's not customizable enough and there aren't enough distinct fields for inevitably complex work tasks. Google Sheets fixes that. No, it's not a to do list app, but that's why I love it. It's an app I already use. It's extremely customizable.

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Because keeping track of your tasks is an intensely personal thing, and people will reject anything that doesn't feel right pretty much instantly.