# Make List vs To+Do

The clearest difference is rating: To+Do at 4.7 against Make List's 3.0. To+Do also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 1). Make List's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. To+Do sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Make List asks for nothing beyond the download.

To+Do holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: To+Do has 3.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Make List ships an update every 5 weeks, To+Do monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make List | To+Do |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-list/id1116172306/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-plus-do/id1362988546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rod Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/868039735) | [RIEU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/446267401) |

## What reviewers say

### Make List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-list/id1116172306)

Organize daily tasks, shopping lists, or any to-do with this fast checklist app. Create nested folders for deep organization and easily back up or share lists via text. A green line indicator confirms when all items are checked.

**Highlights:** Nested folder organization, Uncheck All function, Delete Selected items, Offline backup via copy/paste, Move items between folders, Green line completion indicator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### To+Do

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-plus-do/id1362988546)

Manage your tasks and create simple lists without unnecessary complexity. Sync your lists across iOS devices for free using iCloud and quickly set reminders. Customize each list with unique color themes and sorting options.

**Highlights:** Simple list creation, Task management, Reminders, iCloud sync, Customizable themes, List sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Simple and easy to use
- 📋 Helpful for organizing tasks and lists
- 🌈 Customizable colors and themes
- ⭐️ Great for basic to-do lists and reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of advanced sorting and filtering options
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases can be intrusive
- 🔄 Frequent need to delete and reinstall app
- 🔒 Sync and data loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when opening
- Sync issues leading to data loss
- Unexpected behavior when moving or reordering list items

**Requested features**

- Add alarm or reminder functionality
- Improve sorting and reordering of list items
- Provide more color and theme customization options
- Implement a search feature to find items in lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make List free?

Make List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is To+Do free?

To+Do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Make List or To+Do?

To+Do is rated higher. Make List averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while To+Do averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Make List or To+Do have ads?

To+Do shows ads; Make List does not.

### Which is updated more often, Make List or To+Do?

Make List ships an update every 5 weeks, and To+Do monthly. Most recently, Make List was updated on June 25, 2026 and To+Do on September 21, 2026.

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