# Do! vs Simple List

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Do! | Simple List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-simple-to-do-list/id421819675/reviews) | [4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-task-todo-errands/id1078135817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 150 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SIMPLERION Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/412790201) | [giang pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078135816) |

## What reviewers say

### Do!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-simple-to-do-list/id421819675)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove AD (Unlock!) | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great to-do list app
- 👍 Easy to use and organize
- ✨ Customizable with colors and fonts
- 📆 Helpful for managing daily tasks and routines
- 🔔 Useful reminders and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring tasks not always showing up correctly
- 🔀 Randomly shuffles tasks
- 💰 Ads still showing up after paid upgrade
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🎨 Lack of customization options for themes and backgrounds

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-task-todo-errands/id1078135817)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*