Make a List vs Only Today
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Make a List
This straightforward application helps busy individuals manage their daily tasks with a simple to-do list. Quickly add action items as they come to mind or create a bank of routine tasks for easy access. Utilize checklist functions and delete completed items to stay organized.
- Quick Add tab for immediate task entry
- Add tab for creating routine task banks
- Notes field for task details
- Checklist function for completed tasks
- Delete completed tasks
- Uncomplicated interface
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For busy users searching for a simple and uncomplicated way to create a To Do list, this app is for you! Being only a To Do list, with no complicated or unnecessary add-ons, will make it much easier for you to use. Use the Quick Add tab to create a list as you remember action items in your busy day, or create a bank of routine tasks by clicking on the Add tab. Subsequently, you will be able to go to the Add section, and with a simple click add a task to your To Do list. Use the Notes field to add specific information about your task such as a time, a name, a place, etc. The green buttons to the left of your list provide a useful checklist function allowing you to check off tasks as you finish them. Or, using the red buttons to the right of your list, you can delete tasks as they are completed. This app will become a staple. Make your busy day a breeze by keeping yourself focused and organized in a simple and organized way.
Only Today
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Plan today. Forget the rest. OnlyToday is a minimalist task manager designed for one purpose: helping you focus on just today. Add your tasks for the day. Check them off. Tomorrow, everything resets — so you can start fresh. No complex features. No never-ending lists. Just a clean space for your daily focus. Want more? Unlock Pro: – Home Screen widget: today's tasks and progress at a glance – Organize with visual categories – Gentle daily reminders, no spam – Track your completed days – One-time payment. No subscriptions. Simple. Focused. Yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Only Today at 5.0 against Make a List's 2.5. Only Today also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Make a List's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Only Today sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Make a List asks for nothing beyond the download.
Only Today holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Make a List ships an update every 3 weeks, Only Today every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Make a List | Only Today |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucid Atomics Corporation | Vladimir Li |
In-app purchases
Make a List
No in-app purchases
Only Today
- Unlock Pro$3.99









