Comparison

My XLists vs OldTaskManager

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

Head to head
About

My XLists

Features
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>Stay organized in every part of your life with simple, powerful checklists. >Whether for work, travel, shopping, or daily tasks, checklists help you stay on top of what’s done and what’s next. This app makes managing your lists fast, flexible, and effortless. >Create your own checklists in seconds and check off items as you go. Reuse your lists anytime or duplicate them to quickly adapt for new situations - like preparing for your next trip using a previous packing list. - Create and manage unlimited checklists 
- Mark items as completed with a single tap
 - Duplicate lists and customize them easily
 - Reuse your checklists anytime 
- Sync seamlessly across all your Apple devices Everything stays up to date automatically via iCloud, so your lists are always with you β€” wherever you are. Simple. Flexible. Reliable.
Your perfect checklist companion.

About

OldTaskManager

Features
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# Rediscover the Simplicity of Palm Pilot Task Management Remember when task management was actually simple? We've brought back the beloved Palm Pilot task manager experience for your modern Apple devices. Our app captures the essence of what made Palm Pilot's task system so effective: straightforward priorities, clear categories, and zero bloat. No overwhelming features, no subscription traps, no learning curve – just pure, efficient task management the way it was meant to be. **What you get:** β€’ The classic priority system that actually works β€’ Simple categories to organize your life β€’ Seamless sync across all your iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices β€’ Full support in English and French β€’ A nostalgic UI that respects the original while feeling right at home on modern devices Whether you're a Palm Pilot veteran longing for the good old days or someone tired of overcomplicated productivity apps, you'll find yourself immediately at home. Sometimes the best solution isn't to reinvent the wheel – it's to perfect it. Experience task management that just works. Again.

Screenshots

My XLists3 screens
OldTaskManager1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OldTaskManager at Free against My XLists's $0.99. OldTaskManager also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

OldTaskManager is free to download; My XLists costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My XLists ships an update every 12 months, OldTaskManager every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
My XLists versus OldTaskManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy XListsOldTaskManager
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size53 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel Furrer1O1IN

In-app purchases

None

My XLists

No in-app purchases

None

OldTaskManager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My XLists free?
My XLists costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OldTaskManager free?
OldTaskManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My XLists or OldTaskManager have ads?
Neither My XLists nor OldTaskManager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My XLists or OldTaskManager?
My XLists ships an update every 12 months, and OldTaskManager every 5 days. Most recently, My XLists was updated on October 4, 2026 and OldTaskManager on October 10, 2026.

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