# Lists To do vs Simple Checklist Widget

The clearest difference is ads: Lists To do at none against Simple Checklist Widget's shown. Lists To do also leads on ratings volume (106K vs 179) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lists To do sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Checklist Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lists To do holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lists To do has 106K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Lists To do's written reviews are positive against 81% of Simple Checklist Widget's.

Lists To do ships an update every 3 months, Simple Checklist Widget every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lists To do | Simple Checklist Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (106K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lists-to-do/id571626623/reviews)** | [4.5 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklist-widget/id1447927211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **106K** | 179 |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 81.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Tsopanakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/471022214) | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) |

## What reviewers say

### Lists To do

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lists-to-do/id571626623)

Organize all your tasks, lists, and to-dos with ease. This app offers intuitive design, intelligent features for managing items, and powerful reminder capabilities. Keep track of everything from shopping lists to work items and never miss an important task again.

**Highlights:** Task and list management, Customizable reminders, Intuitive and customizable interface, List sorting and organization, iCloud synchronization, List sharing and printing, Progress statistics

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Colors and Stickers Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Keeps me organized
- 🎨 Customizable with icons
- 💡 Great for ADHD and forgetful users
- 🤩 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to edit existing tasks
- 📂 Lack of folder/category organization
- 🔔 Lacking reminders and notifications
- 🔀 Inability to reorder tasks easily

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappearing from lists
- Syncing issues between devices
- App crashing when trying to edit items

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set due dates and reminders for tasks
- Implement a calendar view to see tasks by date
- Allow for nested/sub-tasks within lists
- Add more icon options and customization
- Improve sorting and reordering of tasks


### Simple Checklist Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklist-widget/id1447927211)

Create and manage simple checklists for various tasks like travel packing, to-do lists, or shopping. Switch between up to four different checklists easily using tabs for organized management.

**Highlights:** Create simple checklists, Manage tasks and shopping lists, Switch between four checklists, Organized tabbed interface, Ideal for travel packing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Plan | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lists To do free?

Lists To do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Checklist Widget free?

Simple Checklist Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lists To do or Simple Checklist Widget?

Lists To do is rated higher. Lists To do averages 4.8 out of 5 from 106K ratings, while Simple Checklist Widget averages 4.5 from 179 ratings.

### Do Lists To do or Simple Checklist Widget have ads?

Simple Checklist Widget shows ads; Lists To do does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lists To do or Simple Checklist Widget?

Lists To do ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Checklist Widget every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lists To do was updated on October 15, 2026 and Simple Checklist Widget on October 7, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*