# Do! vs Make List

The clearest difference is rating: Do! at 4.7 against Make List's 3.0. Do! also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Make List's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Do! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Do! has 26K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Do! ships an update every 9 days, Make List every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Do! | Make List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-simple-to-do-list/id421819675/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-list/id1116172306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 150 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIMPLERION Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/412790201) | [Rod Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/868039735) |

## 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


### Make List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-list/id1116172306)

Organize daily tasks, shopping lists, or any to-do with this fast checklist app. Create nested folders for deep organization and easily back up or share lists via text. A green line indicator confirms when all items are checked.

**Highlights:** Nested folder organization, Uncheck All function, Delete Selected items, Offline backup via copy/paste, Move items between folders, Green line completion indicator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Do! free?

Do! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Make List free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Do! or Make List?

Do! is rated higher. Do! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Make List averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Do! or Make List have ads?

Do! shows ads; Make List does not.

### Which is updated more often, Do! or Make List?

Do! ships an update every 9 days, and Make List every 5 weeks. Most recently, Do! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Make List on June 25, 2026.

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