# Simple List App vs To.Do

The clearest difference is rating: Simple List App at 4.7 against To.Do's 4.2. Simple List App also leads on ratings volume (399 vs 5). To.Do's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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 To.Do sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple List App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple List App has 399 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, To.Do every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple List App | To.Do |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-simple-to-do-list/id1637256446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **399** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Rule](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209080654) | [Tairs Rzajevs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576119083) |

## 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/todo-simple-to-do-list/id1637256446)

Manage your tasks effortlessly with a straightforward to-do list application. Create, organize, and share lists with real-time synchronization. Ideal for personal tasks, grocery shopping, and collaborative planning.

**Highlights:** Create and manage to-do lists, Login for data backup, Share lists with real-time sync, Grocery list functionality with suggestions, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for one Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Mo To.Do list | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium for one Year | $11.99 | per year |


## 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?

Simple List App is rated higher. Simple List App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 399 ratings, while To.Do averages 4.2 from 5 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 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Simple List App was updated on November 2, 2026 and To.Do on November 7, 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.*