Comparison

Do Next vs A Simple List

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Do Next

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
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Stop wasting time with complicated apps. Keep it simple with Do Next and actually get things done. One list and four basic categories (Now, Next, Later, Someday) is all you need. Prioritize your tasks and mark them complete... that's it. Features: * Minimalist interface * Swipe to complete, edit, or delete * Highlight important tasks * Simple tags * Press & hold to reorder * Widget shows tasks that you need to do now * Lock screen widgets * Fun color themes * Split screen support on iPad * Sync across iOS devices using iCloud No monthly subscription! A one time In-App Purchase gets you: * Add & edit sections * Configurable checkboxes * Color themes * Widgets * Custom app icons * Lock screen widgets

About

A Simple List

This app helps you create and manage multiple lists for various needs, such as groceries or to-dos. Organize items with categories, customize list colors, and easily mark tasks as complete. It's accessible on iPhone and Apple Watch for on-the-go organization.

Highlights
  • Create multiple categorized lists
  • Customize list colors
  • Add, edit, and delete items
  • Reorder list items
  • Mark items as completed
  • iPhone and Apple Watch support
Features
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Introducing A Simple List, the ultimate list making app that helps you stay organized and productive. With A Simple List, you can create and manage all your lists on your iPhone or Apple Watch, wherever you go. A Simple List allows you to create multiple lists based on your needs. Whether you want to create a grocery list, a to-do list, or a packing list, A Simple List has got you covered. You can easily create a new list and add items to it with just a few taps. You can also reorder items within a list and mark them as completed as you go. One of the best features of A Simple List is the ability to organize items using Categories. Making a grocery list? Organize your list by aisle (produce, meat, frozen, etc). A Simple List is super easy to use on your Apple Watch. You can quickly view your lists and mark items as completed right from your wrist. A Simple List also allows you to choose colors for each of your lists. You can select from a range of colors to give each list a unique look and feel, making it easy to distinguish between them at a glance. With A Simple List, you can: - Create multiple lists with categories to organize your items - Choose colors for each of your lists - Easily add, edit, or delete items within a list - Reorder items within a list - Mark items as completed as you go - Use A Simple List on your iPhone or Apple Watch Download A Simple List today and start organizing your life!

Screenshots

Do Next4 screens
A Simple List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Do Next at 100% against A Simple List's 0%. Do Next also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). A Simple List's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Do Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A Simple List asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Do Next holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Do Next's written reviews are positive against 0% of A Simple List's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Do Next ships an update every 5 weeks, A Simple List monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Do Next versus A Simple List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo NextA Simple List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better4.5 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2034 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDustin WiensAndrew Becker

Customer experience

Do Next

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

A Simple List

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Do Next

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$4.99
None

A Simple List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Do Next free?
Do Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A Simple List free?
A Simple List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Do Next or A Simple List?
Do Next is rated higher. Do Next averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while A Simple List averages 4.5 from 34 ratings.
Do Do Next or A Simple List have ads?
Neither Do Next nor A Simple List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Do Next or A Simple List?
Do Next ships an update every 5 weeks, and A Simple List monthly. Most recently, Do Next was updated on September 25, 2026 and A Simple List on September 25, 2026.

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