# Simple List App vs To+Do

Simple List App and To+Do both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Simple List App's written reviews are positive against 69% of To+Do's. To+Do's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 398). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple List App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and To+Do sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Simple List App against 4.7 for To+Do. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: To+Do has 3.7K ratings behind it against 398, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Simple List App's written reviews are positive against 69% of To+Do's.

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, To+Do monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple List App | To+Do |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-plus-do/id1362988546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 398 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 69.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Rule](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209080654) | [RIEU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/446267401) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple List App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972)

Organize your items with a clean, single-screen list. Assign colors to your entries for quick visual identification. This app is designed for speed and simplicity, perfect for managing any type of list without complex navigation.

**Highlights:** Single screen design, Color-coded items, Quick and easy use, Item organization, No folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advert Free Usage. | $0.49 | per month |
| Advert Free Usage. | $5.99 | per year |
| Advert Free Usage | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for shopping lists
- 👍 Helpful for organization
- 👍 Color coding for categories
- 👍 Items automatically alphabetized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot create multiple distinct lists (workaround suggested)
- 🐛 Checked off items disappear/not easily visible
- 🐛 Difficulty reordering items
- 🐛 Colors could be bolder
- 🐛 Not fully accessible for visually impaired

**Reported bugs**

- Checked off items no longer go to the top
- Items become unchecked and stay in place after being selected

**Requested features**

- Ability to save or move lists
- Way to see/restore checked off items
- Bolder colors
- Rearrange items by pressing and holding
- Better help function


### To+Do

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-plus-do/id1362988546)

Manage your tasks and create simple lists without unnecessary complexity. Sync your lists across iOS devices for free using iCloud and quickly set reminders. Customize each list with unique color themes and sorting options.

**Highlights:** Simple list creation, Task management, Reminders, iCloud sync, Customizable themes, List sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Simple and easy to use
- 📋 Helpful for organizing tasks and lists
- 🌈 Customizable colors and themes
- ⭐️ Great for basic to-do lists and reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of advanced sorting and filtering options
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases can be intrusive
- 🔄 Frequent need to delete and reinstall app
- 🔒 Sync and data loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when opening
- Sync issues leading to data loss
- Unexpected behavior when moving or reordering list items

**Requested features**

- Add alarm or reminder functionality
- Improve sorting and reordering of list items
- Provide more color and theme customization options
- Implement a search feature to find items in lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple List App free?

Simple List App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is To+Do free?

To+Do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple List App or To+Do?

To+Do is rated higher. Simple List App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 398 ratings, while To+Do averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Simple List App or To+Do have ads?

Both Simple List App and To+Do show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple List App or To+Do?

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, and To+Do monthly. Most recently, Simple List App was updated on October 24, 2026 and To+Do on October 26, 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.*