# Make a List! vs Spreadsheet data entry

The clearest difference is ads: Spreadsheet data entry at none against Make a List!'s shown. Spreadsheet data entry also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Make a List!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Make a List! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spreadsheet data entry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spreadsheet data entry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Make a List! has 1.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Make a List!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Spreadsheet data entry's.

Make a List! ships an update every 4 weeks, Spreadsheet data entry every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make a List! | Spreadsheet data entry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-list/id1173321635/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheet-data-entry/id1515687808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Ruslan Musagitov](https://appshunter.io/developer/977134934) |

## 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


### Spreadsheet data entry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheet-data-entry/id1515687808)

Easily input data from your phone directly into Google Sheets or CSV files. Capture various data types like scanned codes, locations, and text. Streamline workflows for accounting, inventory, and more.

**Highlights:** Send data to Google Sheets/CSV, Scan QR and Barcodes, Capture Geolocation, Input Text, Numbers, Dates, Use predefined lists, Seamless Google Suite integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited mode for 1 month | $3.49 | per month |
| Unlimited mode for 3 months | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited mode for 1 year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make a List! free?

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

### Is Spreadsheet data entry free?

Spreadsheet data entry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Make a List! or Spreadsheet data entry?

Spreadsheet data entry is rated higher. Make a List! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Spreadsheet data entry averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Make a List! or Spreadsheet data entry have ads?

Make a List! shows ads; Spreadsheet data entry does not.

### Which is updated more often, Make a List! or Spreadsheet data entry?

Make a List! ships an update every 4 weeks, and Spreadsheet data entry every 3 weeks. Most recently, Make a List! was updated on October 12, 2026 and Spreadsheet data entry on October 10, 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.*