Comparison

List Maker ◎ vs Simple to

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Share lists instantly
  • Offline access
  • Color-coded prioritization
  • Drag and drop item management
  • Family collaboration
Features
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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

About

Simple to

Organize your daily tasks with a straightforward to-do list. Easily add new items, categorize them by type like 'Shopping' or 'Work', and customize with due dates and colors. Access your tasks directly from your home screen with widgets.

Highlights
  • Easy task addition
  • Categorize tasks
  • Home screen widgets
  • Customizable theme colors
  • Private and secure
  • Due date customization
Features
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Manage your tasks simply and clearly with our to-do list app. Organize tasks by categories such as "Shopping," "Work," and "Private" for easier management. Features of the To-Do List: ■ Easy Task Addition Just click the add button and input your task. Customize due dates and background colors. ■ Categorize Tasks Separate tasks by use-case, like "Shopping," "Work," and "Private." ■ Home widget compatible It supports home widgets, so you can check your todos right from the home screen. In addition to confirmation, it also supports interaction, so you can complete todos from the widget. ■ Variety of Theme Colors Over 20 colors to choose from. Change colors based on your mood. ■ Private and Secure Tasks you create won't be seen by anyone. The To-Do List App is recommended for: ・Those seeking a simple and user-friendly Todo app. ・Those tired of complex Todo apps.

Screenshots

List Maker ◎4 screens
Simple to3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Simple to at free with in-app purchases against List Maker ◎'s subscription. Simple to also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (85% vs 76%). List Maker ◎'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. List Maker ◎ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Simple to sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple to holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: List Maker ◎ has 6.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of List Maker ◎'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Simple to's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

List Maker ◎ ships an update monthly, Simple to every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
List Maker ◎ versus Simple to: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterList Maker ◎Simple to
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.8K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.8K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAP Studio, LLCKentaro Tsurumoto

Customer experience

List Maker ◎

All ratings6,799 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative18.2%

Simple to

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

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

Simple to

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

List Maker ◎

Subscriptions8
  • 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
1 purchases

Simple to

One-time1
  • Premium plan$9.99

Questions

Is List Maker ◎ free?
List Maker ◎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple to free?
Simple to is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, List Maker ◎ or Simple to?
Simple to is rated higher. List Maker ◎ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Simple to averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do List Maker ◎ or Simple to have ads?
Simple to shows ads; List Maker ◎ does not.
Which is updated more often, List Maker ◎ or Simple to?
List Maker ◎ ships an update monthly, and Simple to every 6 weeks. Most recently, List Maker ◎ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Simple to on October 13, 2026.

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