Make a List vs What's Next
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.
What's Next
This app helps you manage your tasks by allowing you to speak or type them in. It then uses AI to prioritize what matters most, providing instant clarity on your next steps. Features include voice-to-text input, recurring task scheduling, and progress tracking.
- AI prioritization
- Voice-to-text task input
- Recurring task scheduling
- Progress tracking
- Free trial
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Too many tasks? Don't know where to start? Speak your day into existence with What's Next. How It Works: - Add your tasks (type or speak them) - Tap "Prioritize" - AI tells you what matters most Features (available with a subscription): - AI prioritization — one tap, instant clarity - Voice-to-text — speak your tasks, we'll capture them - Progress tracking — see your wins add up After the 3-day free trial, a paid auto-renewable subscription is required to access all features. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: What's Next at 5.0 against Make a List's 2.5. What's Next also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Make a List's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price 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
Both are free to download. What's Next sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Make a List asks for nothing beyond the download.
What's Next holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: What's Next has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Make a List's written reviews are positive against 100% of What's Next's.
Make a List ships an update every 3 weeks, What's Next every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Make a List | What's Next |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucid Atomics Corporation | Go Mode LLC |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
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What's Next
- Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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