List Maker ◎ vs SimpleList
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
List Maker ◎
Create and share lists for groceries, to-dos, and chores. This app is designed for families to collaborate and manage tasks efficiently, even offline. Its intuitive interface and sharing features make it a practical tool for everyday organization.
- Share lists instantly
- Offline access
- Color-coded prioritization
- Drag and drop item management
- Family collaboration
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Introducing List Maker, the app for making lists and sharing them with people. Sharing is at the heart of what we do. Whether it's a grocery list, keeping track of the daily to-do list, or letting your kids manage their own chores, List Maker is the app your whole family will actually use. “It's easier than pencil and paper and I love the trendy design of the chalkboard! I recently used it with my husband to check our spring break packing checklist. It's also a lifeline in the grocery store. - Kerri (a real user and mom) DESIGNED FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • Super moms who handle all the daily details • Men who want to be good husbands and follow the honey do list • Children who want to take charge of their own to-do lists • Families who want to work * together * to get things done! LIST FEATURES • Share lists with a single click, watch lists update instantly on an unlimited number of devices • Use colored chalk to prioritize, group or personalize your lists • Drag and drop items, tap to edit, insert items in the middle of a list. Effortless and simple. • Be productive anywhere, even offline SUBSCRIPTIONS List Maker is a Premium product and a subscription is required to use the app. When you subscribe to the List Maker Premium service, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the time you confirm your purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Prices and currencies may vary from country to country depending on exchange rates. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. List Maker Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: https://www.listmakerapp.com/privacy https://www.listmakerapp.com/tos
SimpleList
Easily create and manage multiple lists with text or photos. Swipe to mark items as complete and attach images for visual reminders. Your data stays private on your device and can be backed up to iCloud.
- Create and manage multiple lists
- Swipe to cross off items
- Attach photos to list items
- Rename lists by long-pressing title
- Offline functionality
- iCloud backup
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SimpleList was designed with simplicity in mind. You can quickly create lists with text or photos. * Create and manage multiple lists * Swipe to cross off items * Press and hold list title to rename. * Attach photos to help you remember * All data is stored on your device, keeping your lists completely private; also backed up to your own iCloud account. * Works online or offline
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: List Maker ◎ at 4.8 against SimpleList's 4.0. List Maker ◎ also leads on ratings volume (6.8K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). SimpleList's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. List Maker ◎ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. SimpleList asks for nothing beyond the download.
List Maker ◎ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: List Maker ◎ has 6.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of List Maker ◎'s written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpleList's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
List Maker ◎ ships an update monthly, SimpleList every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | List Maker ◎ | SimpleList |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.8K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AP Studio, LLC | Nathan Wainwright |
Customer experience
List Maker ◎
SimpleList
Bugs and requests
List Maker ◎
Reported bugs
3 issues- Lists disappearing or duplicating
- Syncing issues across devices
- Trouble resetting passwords
Requested features
4 requests- More customization options
- Ability to create unlimited lists
- Integration with other apps and services
- Improved sharing and collaboration features
SimpleList
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
List Maker ◎
- Early Adopter Premium (legacy)$4.991 Year
- Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
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- Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Yearly Family14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Yearly Family14 Days trial$69.991 Year
SimpleList
No in-app purchases
