A Simple List vs On it!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create multiple categorized lists
- Customize list colors
- Add, edit, and delete items
- Reorder list items
- Mark items as completed
- iPhone and Apple Watch support
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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!
On it!
This task scheduling app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your daily to-do lists. Create custom lists, add tasks with due dates, and track your progress by checking off completed items. It's designed for effortless organization without overwhelming features.
- Intuitive and minimalistic interface
- Create custom to-do lists
- Add tasks with due dates
- Mark tasks as completed
- View completed tasks
- Track overdue tasks
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Introducing On it! the ultimate task scheduling app designed to simplify your daily routine. With an intuitive and minimalistic interface, creating and managing your to-do lists has never been easier! Create your own lists with unique names and add tasks to them with their due dates. As you go you can check off tasks completed and easily view them in the Completed tab, or check out the Overdue tab to see which tasks need your attention. Our app is intentionally designed to be easy to use and free from unnecessary features, making it the perfect tool for anyone who wants to stay organized without the hassle. Download On it! - Task Scheduling today and start prioritizing your life! Attribution: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/list" title="list icons" - List icons created by Freepik
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Verdict
A Simple List and On it! both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of On it!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of A Simple List's. On it! also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). A Simple List's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (34 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for A Simple List against 4.5 for On it!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of A Simple List's written reviews are positive against 100% of On it!'s.
A Simple List ships an update monthly, On it! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A Simple List | On it! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (34 ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Becker | Daniel Ocasio |
Customer experience
A Simple List
On it!
In-app purchases
A Simple List
No in-app purchases
On it!
No in-app purchases
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