# Chaos Control™ vs Pocket Lists

Chaos Control™ and Pocket Lists both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Chaos Control™'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Pocket Lists's. Chaos Control™ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chaos Control™ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pocket Lists sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Chaos Control™ against 4.6 for Pocket Lists. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 488 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Chaos Control™'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Pocket Lists's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chaos Control™ | Pocket Lists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (488 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaos-control-gtd-task-list/id591766437/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lists/id1272049520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 488 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 42.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 318 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tarasov Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/547656503) | [1312](https://appshunter.io/developer/482537119) |

## What reviewers say

### Chaos Control™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaos-control-gtd-task-list/id591766437)

This app helps you manage goals, to-do lists, and tasks for both personal and professional life. It's based on the GTD methodology to prioritize outcomes and organize projects, tasks, and ideas efficiently. Seamless syncing across devices ensures your plans are always accessible.

**Highlights:** Goal and project management, GTD-inspired contexts, Daily planning, Chaos Box inbox, Cross-platform sync, Recurring tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription: 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium for 1 month | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription: 1 Year | $29.00 | per year |
| Premium Subscription: 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| "Level Up" e-book | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Universal - Tier B | $10.99 | one-time |
| Chaos Control Premium | $18.99 | one-time |
| Premium Universal - Tier C | $20.99 | one-time |
| Premium Universal - Tier A | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Streamlined organization
- 💡 Helpful Chaos Box feature
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 👍 Clean and attractive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Sync and login issues
- 💰 Unexpected costs for full features
- 🤔 Lacks some basic GTD functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappearing
- Sync failures between devices
- Frequent crashes
- Login problems

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration
- Subtasks and nested projects
- Ability to manually sort tasks
- More customization options
- Email task creation


### Pocket Lists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lists/id1272049520)

Organize your life with a beautifully designed to-do list app. Create checklists, set sophisticated reminders, and collaborate on tasks with others. It's powerful yet easy to use for personal organization and shared projects.

**Highlights:** Cross-device synchronization, Collaborative list sharing, Customizable list appearance, Prioritized to-do stream, Advanced location-based reminders, Natural language reminder input, Calendar view for tasks

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly (Intro) | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Forever | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Premium to Family | $19.99 | one-time |
| Family Forever | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 👍 Customizable lists and categories
- 👍 Shareable lists with family/team
- 👍 Helpful for organization and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues and data loss
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable reminders and notifications
- 🐛 Scrolling and UI glitches
- 🐛 Inability to reorder lists and tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Lists disappearing or not syncing
- Checked tasks reappearing as unchecked
- Inability to restore purchases
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16
- Crashing on app launch

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for scheduled tasks
- Ability to set reminders for specific tasks
- Option to collapse/expand subtasks
- More customization options for lists
- Integration with other productivity apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chaos Control™ free?

Chaos Control™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket Lists free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chaos Control™ or Pocket Lists?

Pocket Lists is rated higher. Chaos Control™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 488 ratings, while Pocket Lists averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Chaos Control™ or Pocket Lists have ads?

Neither Chaos Control™ nor Pocket Lists shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chaos Control™ or Pocket Lists?

Chaos Control™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pocket Lists every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chaos Control™ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pocket Lists on November 6, 2026.

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