# List! Lite vs Task Manager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: List! Lite at none against Task Manager's 1. List! Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (57 vs 1). Task Manager's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Task Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. List! Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Task Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: List! Lite has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of List! Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Task Manager's.

List! Lite ships an update every 3 months, Task Manager every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | List! Lite | Task Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list-lite/id357430287/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-manager-daily-to-do/id1371281013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Secret Society Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/357430290) | [Rodrigo Belloso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1361382340) |

## What reviewers say

### List! Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list-lite/id357430287)

Manage your tasks and ideas with an advanced list application. Create nested lists with notes, priorities, and due dates. Export and import lists via email or text.

**Highlights:** Multiple nested lists, Notes, priorities, and due dates, Copy/delete/move multiple items, Dynamic sorting, In-app email and export, List item alert notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⚡ Quick and easy to use
- 🎨 Clean, uncluttered design
- 💰 Free or affordable pricing
- 🏷️ Customizable list categories with icons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss after app updates
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- ❌ Limited to 5 lists in free version
- 🔍 No text search functionality
- 🔒 Lacks password/lock protection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding new items
- Data deletion after updates
- App freezes during list creation
- Random app shutdowns causing data loss
- Text import feature not working

**Requested features**

- Nested lists within lists (sub-lists within sub-lists)
- Text search/find functionality
- Password or lock protection for lists
- Cross-device synchronization (iPhone/iPad)
- Drag-and-drop item reordering


### Task Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-manager-daily-to-do/id1371281013)

This simple planner helps you stay organized and focused by providing a distraction-free way to manage your daily tasks. Easily add unlimited tasks, track your progress with visual indicators, and view your schedule at a glance. It's designed for anyone seeking a reliable and effective to-do list app.

**Highlights:** Fast and easy task entry, Unlimited task entries, Color-coded task completion, Daily calendar view, Task history log, Distraction-free interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ToDo Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is List! Lite free?

List! Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Task Manager free?

Task Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, List! Lite or Task Manager?

Task Manager is rated higher. List! Lite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Task Manager averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do List! Lite or Task Manager have ads?

Task Manager shows ads; List! Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, List! Lite or Task Manager?

List! Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Task Manager every 10 months. Most recently, List! Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and Task Manager on October 19, 2026.

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