Comparison

Do! vs 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!

This app helps you manage your daily tasks with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. Quickly add and complete tasks, set reminders, and automate recurring items. Securely store your data and personalize the experience with themes and fonts.

Highlights
  • Fast task addition and completion
  • Recurring task automation
  • Home screen widgets for task visibility
  • Passcode and Face ID security
  • Data backup and restore options
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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The simplest To Do app Do! is a To Do app designed to help you focus on adding tasks and getting them done, without complex settings. We removed unnecessary features and kept only what makes it easy to use every day. ■ Add fast, finish instantly Add and complete tasks in the simplest way. Quick completion with a double tap. Set reminders so you don’t forget what matters. ■ Automate recurring tasks Save time by freely setting recurring tasks. Supports weekly, monthly, and yearly repeats. ■ See everything at a glance with widgets Check your tasks easily with modern, clean widgets. View today’s tasks or organize them in different ways. ■ Your data stays secure Protect your tasks with passcode or Face ID. All data is securely stored in your personal account. (Sign-up and login required) Backup and restore via Dropbox or Email. ■ Make it yours Cute themes to match your style. Multiple font options. Paper and pen–style sound effects. ■ External keyboard support. New Task (Command key + 'N') New Line (Option(Alt) key + 'Enter') Have questions or suggestions? Contact us: do@simplerion.com

About

Simple List

Organize your tasks with a straightforward list-based system. Navigate between different sections using simple swipes. This tool prioritizes ease of use for managing your to-do items.

Highlights
  • Swipe navigation between pages
  • Swipe actions on to-do items
  • Simple and easy to use interface
  • Task organization
  • List management
Features
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This app contains 6 pages. User and swipe left/right (outside the list items) to move next/previous pages. It also supported highlighted features by swiping left/right directly onto the to-do items. ULTIMATELY SIMPLE & EASY TO USE !!!

Screenshots

Do!4 screens
Simple List3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple List at none against Do!'s 2. Do!'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Do! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Simple List asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Do! against 4.7 for Simple List. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Do! has 26K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Do!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Simple List's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Do! ships an update every 9 days, Simple List every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Do! versus Simple List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo!Simple List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26K ratings)4.7 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB5 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperSIMPLERION Co., Ltdgiang pham

Customer experience

Do!

All ratings26,165 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews499 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.2%

Simple List

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Do!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login/sign-in issues across devices
  • Reminders not working as expected
  • Syncing problems between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to share lists with others
  • Calendar integration and scheduling options
  • More recurring task options (weekly, monthly, etc.)
  • Desktop/web version for faster editing
  • Ability to add notes or descriptions to tasks

Simple List

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Do!

One-time2
  • Tip$0.99
  • Remove AD (Unlock!)$20.00
None

Simple List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Do! free?
Do! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple List free?
Simple List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Do! or Simple List?
Do! and Simple List are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 26K and 18 ratings respectively.
Do Do! or Simple List have ads?
Both Do! and Simple List show ads.
Which is updated more often, Do! or Simple List?
Do! ships an update every 9 days, and Simple List every 3 months. Most recently, Do! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simple List on July 4, 2026.

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