Make a List vs Day Scheduler
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.
Day Scheduler
This app uses AI to transform your to-do list into an optimized daily schedule. Simply input your tasks and preferences, and it generates personalized plans. A smart timer tracks task duration, improving future scheduling accuracy.
- AI-powered schedule generation
- Task input in plain language
- Customizable available hours and preferences
- Smart timer for task tracking
- Calendar integration
- Learning algorithm for improved accuracy
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Your day, intelligently planned. Day Scheduler uses AI to turn your to-do list into a realistic, optimized schedule — in seconds. Just type what you need to do, and the app builds a personalized plan that fits your day. HOW IT WORKS Type your tasks in plain language — "go for a run, grocery shopping, lunch with a friend." Set your available hours, meal preferences, and any fixed commitments. The AI asks a few smart questions, then generates multiple schedule options tailored to your style. SMART TIMER Start your day and track each task with a built-in timer. See exactly how long things actually take versus what was estimated. The app learns your pace over time, making every future schedule more accurate. CALENDAR INTEGRATION Add your chosen schedule directly to your iPhone calendar with one tap. Every task becomes an event with the right time and duration. GETS SMARTER WITH YOU The more you use Day Scheduler, the better it gets. It learns that your "quick grocery run" actually takes 52 minutes, not 30. Your next schedule reflects reality, not guesswork.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Day Scheduler at 5.0 against Make a List's 2.5. Day Scheduler also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Make a List's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Day Scheduler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Make a List | Day Scheduler |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucid Atomics Corporation | Kidus Mezgebu |
Customer experience
Make a List
Day Scheduler
In-app purchases
Make a List
No in-app purchases
Day Scheduler
No in-app purchases









