# Make a List! vs Simple Checklist Widget

Make a List! and Simple Checklist Widget both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Simple Checklist Widget's written reviews are positive against 66% of Make a List!'s. Make a List!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 179) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Make a List! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Checklist Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Make a List! against 4.5 for Simple Checklist Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Make a List! has 1.7K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Make a List!'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Simple Checklist Widget's.

Make a List! ships an update every 4 weeks, Simple Checklist Widget every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make a List! | Simple Checklist Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-list/id1173321635/reviews)** | [4.5 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklist-widget/id1447927211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 179 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) |

## What reviewers say

### Make a List!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-list/id1173321635)

Create and share unlimited lists with friends and family. Automatically syncs across all your iOS devices and Mac. Supports audio notes, pictures, and due dates for enhanced organization.

**Highlights:** Unlimited list creation, List sharing, Push notifications, Audio and picture attachments, Due dates, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accessible for visually impaired users
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 Useful for decorating lists
- 👍 Provides pictures for list items
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, with items randomly disappearing from lists
- 🐛 Unreliable list sharing
- 🐛 Difficult to reorder lists
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Excessive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Items randomly disappearing from lists
- Duplicate lists being created
- Inability to view new list entries
- Reordering lists not working as expected
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add alarm functionality
- Allow sub-tasks within lists
- Improve list sorting and reordering
- Provide a way to delete entire lists
- Remember previously added items to avoid retyping


### Simple Checklist Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklist-widget/id1447927211)

Create and manage simple checklists for various tasks like travel packing, to-do lists, or shopping. Switch between up to four different checklists easily using tabs for organized management.

**Highlights:** Create simple checklists, Manage tasks and shopping lists, Switch between four checklists, Organized tabbed interface, Ideal for travel packing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Plan | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make a List! free?

Make a List! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Checklist Widget free?

Simple Checklist Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Make a List! or Simple Checklist Widget?

Make a List! is rated higher. Make a List! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Simple Checklist Widget averages 4.5 from 179 ratings.

### Do Make a List! or Simple Checklist Widget have ads?

Both Make a List! and Simple Checklist Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Make a List! or Simple Checklist Widget?

Make a List! ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simple Checklist Widget every 6 weeks. Most recently, Make a List! was updated on October 12, 2026 and Simple Checklist Widget on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*