# Make a List! vs ToDo List

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Make a List! at 66% against ToDo List's 0%. Make a List! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). ToDo List's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Make a List! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ToDo List asks for nothing beyond the download.

Make a List! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Make a List! has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of ToDo List's.

Make a List! ships an update every 4 weeks, ToDo List every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make a List! | ToDo List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-list/id1173321635/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-list-reminder-and-notes/id1582755708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 27 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Axita Ghevariya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569381949) |

## 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


### ToDo List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-list-reminder-and-notes/id1582755708)

Organize your daily life with a simple yet powerful reminder and note-taking application. Easily manage tasks, schedule events, and never forget important dates like birthdays or bill payments. Boost your productivity and stay on track with personalized reminders and task lists.

**Highlights:** Manage routines and daily tasks, Plan schedules and events, Set reminders for deadlines and birthdays, Organize shopping lists and notes, Personalized task lists with colorful markers, Task synchronization across devices, Daily planner tools with intelligent suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make a List! free?

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

### Is ToDo List free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Make a List! or ToDo List?

Make a List! is rated higher. Make a List! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while ToDo List averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Make a List! or ToDo List have ads?

Both Make a List! and ToDo List show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Make a List! or ToDo List?

Make a List! ships an update every 4 weeks, and ToDo List every 5 months. Most recently, Make a List! was updated on October 12, 2026 and ToDo List on September 24, 2026.

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