# Simple List App vs Do Next

The clearest difference is ads: Do Next at none against Simple List App's shown. Do Next also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Simple List App's advantage is ratings volume (396 vs 20). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Do Next 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 4.8 for Do Next. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple List App has 396 ratings behind it against 20, 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 100% of Do Next's.

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, Do Next every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple List App | Do Next |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-next-simple-task-manager/id1549791269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **396** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Rule](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209080654) | [Dustin Wiens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495273178) |

## 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


### Do Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-next-simple-task-manager/id1549791269)

This app helps you manage your tasks with a straightforward approach. It uses a single list with four categories to prioritize what needs to be done. Features include easy task completion, reordering, and helpful widgets.

**Highlights:** Minimalist interface, Swipe to manage tasks, Prioritize tasks, Widgets for quick access, iCloud sync, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple List App free?

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

### Is Do Next free?

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

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

Do Next is rated higher. Simple List App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 396 ratings, while Do Next averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do Simple List App or Do Next have ads?

Simple List App shows ads; Do Next does not.

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

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, and Do Next every 5 weeks. Most recently, Simple List App was updated on September 16, 2026 and Do Next on September 8, 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.*