# List Maker ◎ vs Simple to

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | List Maker ◎ | Simple to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list-maker/id1220679578/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-to-do-list-making-app/id6468444527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 95 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AP Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220679577) | [Kentaro Tsurumoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452169627) |

## What reviewers say

### List Maker ◎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list-maker/id1220679578)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Adopter Premium (legacy) | $4.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing
- ✨ Helps with organization
- 🙌 Great for lists and routines
- 💻 Useful for school and work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing to navigate at first

**Reported bugs**

- Lists disappearing or duplicating
- Syncing issues across devices
- Trouble resetting passwords

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to create unlimited lists
- Integration with other apps and services
- Improved sharing and collaboration features


### Simple to

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-to-do-list-making-app/id6468444527)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium plan | $9.99 | one-time |


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