# Do! vs Purelist

The clearest difference is ads: Purelist at none against Do!'s shown. Do!'s advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 41). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Do! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Purelist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Do! against 4.6 for Purelist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Do! has 26K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Do!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Purelist's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Do! | Purelist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-simple-to-do-list/id421819675/reviews)** | [4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIMPLERION Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/412790201) | [Shintaro Miyake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549367433) |

## 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


### Purelist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431)

This app helps organize thoughts and manage tasks with a minimalist approach. It focuses on core functionality for productivity, offering features like sorting, widgets, and indentation. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like reminders and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Free item sorting, Home screen widget, Mark important items, Indentation for outlines, Search by item, Swipe to complete/delete, Add item descriptions

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $0.49 | per month |
| Purelist Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $4.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $24.99 | one-time |
| Purelist Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Do! free?

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

### Is Purelist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Do! or Purelist?

Do! is rated higher. Do! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Purelist averages 4.6 from 41 ratings.

### Do Do! or Purelist have ads?

Do! shows ads; Purelist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Do! or Purelist?

Do! ships an update fortnightly, and Purelist fortnightly. Most recently, Do! was updated on October 17, 2026 and Purelist on October 14, 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.*