Comparison

Make List vs A Simple List

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Make List

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
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Make List App is a great tool ranging from organizing every day 'take to work' list, using the 'Uncheck All' to clear the list for another use, to food shopping or todo list, and finally using the 'Delete Selected' to delete checked items. Since every item in every list in Make List App can be a folder, Make List let's you organize your lists without limiting the number of folders and subfolders you can use. The 'Options' menu can be customize to hide/show some of the options in the Settings screen. Other power features include: • Simple offline backup via copy paste. - Using the 'Copy Selected to Pasteboard' from the Options menu, you can copy all selected items of a list to the device's pasteboard. You can paste it anywhere from an email to any other text App on the device. The Paste List from pasteboard completes the cycle by letting you import from the device's pasteboard. This means you can either backup or share by any text app (such as Messages or Mail). • Move items between folders - Similar to 'Copy/Paste from pasteboard' but done internally without the device's pasteboard. Simple function to move items between folders. • Green line indicator when all items are checked. - Very handy on longer lists. You can make sure all items are selected without inspecting them all visually. When the last selectable items is selected, a green line will light up, indicating that all items are selected.

About

A Simple List

This app helps you create and manage multiple lists for various needs, such as groceries or to-dos. Organize items with categories, customize list colors, and easily mark tasks as complete. It's accessible on iPhone and Apple Watch for on-the-go organization.

Highlights
  • Create multiple categorized lists
  • Customize list colors
  • Add, edit, and delete items
  • Reorder list items
  • Mark items as completed
  • iPhone and Apple Watch support
Features
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Introducing A Simple List, the ultimate list making app that helps you stay organized and productive. With A Simple List, you can create and manage all your lists on your iPhone or Apple Watch, wherever you go. A Simple List allows you to create multiple lists based on your needs. Whether you want to create a grocery list, a to-do list, or a packing list, A Simple List has got you covered. You can easily create a new list and add items to it with just a few taps. You can also reorder items within a list and mark them as completed as you go. One of the best features of A Simple List is the ability to organize items using Categories. Making a grocery list? Organize your list by aisle (produce, meat, frozen, etc). A Simple List is super easy to use on your Apple Watch. You can quickly view your lists and mark items as completed right from your wrist. A Simple List also allows you to choose colors for each of your lists. You can select from a range of colors to give each list a unique look and feel, making it easy to distinguish between them at a glance. With A Simple List, you can: - Create multiple lists with categories to organize your items - Choose colors for each of your lists - Easily add, edit, or delete items within a list - Reorder items within a list - Mark items as completed as you go - Use A Simple List on your iPhone or Apple Watch Download A Simple List today and start organizing your life!

Screenshots

Make List4 screens
A Simple List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: A Simple List at 4.5 against Make List's 3.0. A Simple List also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A Simple List holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Simple List has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Make List ships an update every 5 weeks, A Simple List monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Make List versus A Simple List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMake ListA Simple List
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRod BauerAndrew Becker

Customer experience

Make List

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

A Simple List

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Make List

No in-app purchases

None

A Simple List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Make List free?
Make List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A Simple List free?
A Simple List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Make List or A Simple List?
A Simple List is rated higher. Make List averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while A Simple List averages 4.5 from 34 ratings.
Do Make List or A Simple List have ads?
Neither Make List nor A Simple List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Make List or A Simple List?
Make List ships an update every 5 weeks, and A Simple List monthly. Most recently, Make List was updated on October 6, 2026 and A Simple List on October 11, 2026.

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