Comparison

Sum List vs SEATO

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

Head to head
About

Sum List

Features
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Create lists with quantities, calculate the sum: - Simple table for budget or any similar calculation. - User can choose a currency, measurement or custom unit - Marking of completed items is possible. Folder structure for easy organizing - On device folders are used for storing lists. - Lists can be created in a folder or without a folder. - Lists can be duplicated, moved or deleted. - Deleted lists can be recovered from Recently Deleted folder. - iCloud folders enabled in-app-purchases. - iCloud folders are private, and can be accessed by only the user. They can be accessed by only the devices using the same Apple ID. List structure - Contains rows - Each row is formed of a title and and a multiplication of two quantities. - Rows can be marked as complete. List has a title and notes section. - Title can be edited. - Notes about the list can be entered. Notes can be shown or hidden. - Decimal places shown is 2 by default, but can be adjusted. - Calculations can be hid, only title and a value can be shown at each row for simplicity. - At the bottom, the sum of all list items is shown. - The sum can be copied to clipboard. - The list can be exported as a CSV file in the share menu.

About

SEATO

Instantly create seating charts for any event without spreadsheets. Define table shapes, guest lists, and specific seating rules to automatically arrange guests perfectly. Save time and reduce stress for gatherings like dinners, weddings, and conferences.

Highlights
  • Instant seating charts
  • Customizable table shapes
  • Smart guest constraints
  • Drag-and-drop editing
  • Unlimited event templates
  • Export to PDF/image
Features
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Instant seating charts—no spreadsheets. Choose a table shape, add guests, set “sit together / keep apart” rules, and SEATO places everyone perfectly. Ideal for holiday dinners, weddings, banquets, conferences, or classroom layouts. Key features ● Table shapes: circle, square, rectangle. ● Smart constraints: seat families together, separate potential conflicts. ● Drag‑and‑drop editing: tweak any seat manually. ● Unlimited events: save templates for recurring gatherings. ● Export & share: PDF or image to email, text, or print. Save hours of manual shuffling and guarantee stress‑free hosting—download SEATO today and make every seat the best seat in the house.

Screenshots

Sum List4 screens
SEATO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SEATO at Free against Sum List's $1.99. SEATO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Sum List's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

SEATO is free to download; Sum List costs $1.99 up front. Sum List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SEATO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sum List ships an update every 3 months, SEATO every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sum List versus SEATO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSum ListSEATO
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErdem MetWESTONB.DEV LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sum List

One-time1
  • iCloud Extension$1.99
None

SEATO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sum List free?
Sum List costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SEATO free?
SEATO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sum List or SEATO have ads?
Neither Sum List nor SEATO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sum List or SEATO?
Sum List ships an update every 3 months, and SEATO every 5 months. Most recently, Sum List was updated on October 14, 2026 and SEATO on October 7, 2026.

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