# Simple List App vs tDo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple List App at 88% against tDo's 40%. Simple List App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (398 vs 1). tDo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple List App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. tDo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple List App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple List App has 398 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Simple List App's written reviews are positive against 40% of tDo's.

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, tDo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple List App | tDo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdo-to-do-lists-and-tasks/id1609928725/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **398** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 46 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Peter Rule](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209080654) | [Xinger Solutions GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609928727) |

## 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


### tDo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdo-to-do-lists-and-tasks/id1609928725)

Effortlessly manage your tasks and create unlimited checklists for any purpose, from shopping to work. Enjoy a customizable interface and instant sharing without registration. Stay organized with this simple and stylish productivity tool.

**Highlights:** Unlimited checklists and tasks, Customizable light/dark mode and background colors, Effortless list sharing without registration, Pin important items for quick access, Simple check and swipe functionality, No registration required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple List App free?

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

### Is tDo free?

tDo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple List App or tDo?

Simple List App is rated higher. Simple List App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 398 ratings, while tDo averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Simple List App and tDo show ads.

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

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, and tDo every 3 months. Most recently, Simple List App was updated on October 24, 2026 and tDo on October 14, 2026.

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