Comparison

ToGoList vs Spot Ping

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

Head to head
About

ToGoList

Easily save and retrieve destinations you want to visit, from restaurants to tourist spots. Organize places with tags and receive notifications when you're near a saved location. No account signup required to start saving your next adventure.

Highlights
  • Save desired destinations
  • Organize places with tags
  • Retrieve destinations from lists
  • Geofencing notifications
  • Add new destinations
  • Map integration for selection
Features
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With the abolition of Google Places SDK for iOS Version 2.7.0, we reviewed some functions. After 7/29, you will not be able to use the general spot search function in the previous version, so be sure to update. The following items have been reviewed. - Deprecation of automatic image acquisition from the server - The fixed spot search function It will be a response to continue the service in the future, so thank you for your understanding. "You won't forget destinations that you want to visit anymore" Don't need to sign up for an account and jump right into it. Do you find yourself forgetting destinations that you were hoping to visit, and then you end up not being able to go to them? ToGoList is a new location service that lets you easily enter and easily retrieve destinations that you'd like to remember. Organize the restaurant that you want to go, luxury hotels, coveted tourist spots, and anything else. How to use 1. Add destinations that you want to visit lists. 2. Visit the destinations. 3. Retrieve destinations from lists and check done. ○How to add destinations Tap + button and select the destination from lists, or tap the map on the list and select the destination from pins on the map. You can add new destinations, also. ○Manage tags Tag your destinations and organize places you want to visit. ○ Geofencing support Receive notifications if you go near a registered spot. You can add a geofencing request by 20. Let's go out with this app!

About

Spot Ping

Features
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That place you're curious about, the shop you've been meaning to try, the park you'd love to revisit... Ever told yourself "I'll go next time" — and then forgot? Spot Ping is a simple location reminder app. Just drop a pin on the map to save a spot, and when you walk by, we'll send you a "Ping!" notification. ■ Perfect for • That restaurant a friend recommended — don't let it slip your mind • Pop into that cafe you've had your eye on when you pass it • Remember the shop you always forget to stop by ■ Features • Save a spot by long-pressing the map or searching for a place • Get notified automatically as you get close (works in the background) • Customize the notification radius for each spot • Add a memo to remember why you saved it • All data stays on your device — no servers involved • No account required — start using it right away Instead of managing a to-do list, Spot Ping reminds you naturally as you go about your day. That's the experience.

Screenshots

ToGoList4 screens
Spot Ping4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spot Ping at none against ToGoList's 1. Spot Ping also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). ToGoList's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. ToGoList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spot Ping asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToGoList ships an update every 2 months, Spot Ping every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ToGoList versus Spot Ping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToGoListSpot Ping
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMocologyTakahiro Oda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ToGoList

One-time1
  • Remove advertisements$2.99
None

Spot Ping

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToGoList free?
ToGoList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spot Ping free?
Spot Ping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ToGoList or Spot Ping have ads?
ToGoList shows ads; Spot Ping does not.
Which is updated more often, ToGoList or Spot Ping?
ToGoList ships an update every 2 months, and Spot Ping every 4 days. Most recently, ToGoList was updated on October 22, 2026 and Spot Ping on October 14, 2026.

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