Comparison

Make a List vs DayDrop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

DayDrop

Features
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DayDrop turns your scattered thoughts into a clean daily plan — powered by AI. Just type your tasks the way you think them. No formatting, no folders, no friction. DayDrop reads your input and automatically organizes everything by time of day, urgency, and category. KEY FEATURES - AI Organize — Type tasks naturally in any language. DayDrop sorts them into Morning, Afternoon, Evening, or Unscheduled — instantly. - Today View — See your full day at a glance. Check off tasks as you go, drag to reorder, swipe to delete. - Smart Carryover — Unfinished tasks automatically roll over to the next day. Nothing falls through the cracks. - Log & Progress — Track everything you've completed. Weekly bar charts show your productivity at a glance. - Multilingual — Works in English, Korean, and any language you type in. Output matches your input language. HOW IT WORKS 1. Drop your tasks — type anything, in any order 2. Tap Organize — AI sorts and schedules your day 3. Get things done — check off tasks and track your progress DayDrop is built for people who think faster than they plan. No complicated setup. No learning curve. Just your day, organized.

Screenshots

Make a List4 screens
DayDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DayDrop at none against Make a List's shown. DayDrop also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Make a List ships an update every 3 weeks, DayDrop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Make a List versus DayDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMake a ListDayDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucid Atomics CorporationSUNG WOOK KIM

In-app purchases

None

Make a List

No in-app purchases

None

DayDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Make a List free?
Make a List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DayDrop free?
DayDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Make a List or DayDrop have ads?
Make a List shows ads; DayDrop does not.
Which is updated more often, Make a List or DayDrop?
Make a List ships an update every 3 weeks, and DayDrop every 5 days. Most recently, Make a List was updated on October 14, 2026 and DayDrop on September 28, 2026.

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