# Lists To do vs Simple Spreadsheet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lists To do at 94% against Simple Spreadsheet's 44%. Lists To do also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (107K vs 7K). Simple Spreadsheet's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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 Spreadsheet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lists To do holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lists To do has 107K ratings behind it against 7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Lists To do's written reviews are positive against 44% of Simple Spreadsheet's.

Lists To do ships an update every 3 months, Simple Spreadsheet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lists To do | Simple Spreadsheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lists-to-do/id571626623/reviews)** | [4.6 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-spreadsheetview-and-edit/id1454075397/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 7K |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Tsopanakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/471022214) | [WEN WU LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/580443838) |

## 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 Spreadsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-spreadsheetview-and-edit/id1454075397)

Create and edit spreadsheets with ease. Import Excel files, add charts, and generate PDFs. Offers templates and advanced cell editing features for various organizational tasks.

**Highlights:** Import and edit Excel (xlsx) files, Create tables and charts, Generate PDF and print sheets, Insert images and checkboxes into cells, Support for common Excel functions, Export to Excel (xlsx) files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 1 year | $6.99 | per year |
| Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 1 Month | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 3 month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 1 year | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock SpreadSheet PRO Forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock SpreadSheet PRO Forever | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Good for basic needs
- 👍 Spreadsheet functionality
- 👍 Helpful for small businesses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Limited functionality without paying
- 🔒 Inability to print or export data
- 🐛 Data loss and sync issues
- 🐛 Keyboard and navigation problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Data disappearing or changing unexpectedly
- Inability to login or access purchased features
- Sync and backup issues across devices
- Overlapping UI elements and poor layout

**Requested features**

- Ability to zoom out and see full spreadsheet
- Option to insert and delete columns/rows
- Improved sharing and collaboration features
- More advanced formula and formatting options
- Better tutorials and user guides


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lists To do free?

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

### Is Simple Spreadsheet free?

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

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

Lists To do is rated higher. Lists To do averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while Simple Spreadsheet averages 4.6 from 7K ratings.

### Do Lists To do or Simple Spreadsheet have ads?

Neither Lists To do nor Simple Spreadsheet shows ads.

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

Lists To do ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Spreadsheet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lists To do was updated on November 8, 2026 and Simple Spreadsheet on November 6, 2026.

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