Defer vs WhatList
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Defer
This app acts as a quick capture inbox for your thoughts and tasks. Simply input items to get them out of your head and into a secure, private space. It syncs across devices and offers export options for your data.
- Quick task capture
- Private data storage
- Automatic syncing
- CSV export
- Siri and Shortcuts integration
- Customizable appearance (Pro)
- Export to Apple Reminders/JSON (Pro)
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Defer is the app to get things out of your head. It's a task inbox or a capture inbox. Simply open the app, type (or paste!), and move on, knowing the thing will be there when you need it later. It works best with the accompanying Mac app: capture something on your phone, act on it when you're back at your Mac. - Private by Design: All your data is either stored on device or in a private iCloud container if you've got an Apple ID. - Simple: No bloat. Fast. Just write! - Synced Automatically: No account creation needed. If you're signed in with the same Apple ID on multiple iOS devices, everything will just sync. - Export anytime: Take your data with you in the form of a very compatible .csv file. - Integrated with Siri, Shortcuts, and Widgets (activate Siri and then say "Defer Something") - Add dates, or don't! Put stuff out of site / out of mind until you need it. - Pro feature: Make the app your own by customizing colors and fonts. - Pro feature: Export to Apple Reminders or JSON - Pro feature: Use webhooks to send tasks to other apps, on demand or automatically. We take privacy seriously. Really. We don't track anything about you or how you use Defer. More here: https://deferapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
WhatList
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**Organize anything with simple tagged lists.** Create unlimited lists, add items with descriptive text and optional links, and filter them instantly using tags. Everything stays in sync via iCloud so your lists are available on **iPhone, iPad, and Mac**. ## Key Features - Quick entry for items with easy tag selection - Search and filter items by multiple tags - Attach web links and see rich previews - Share Extension for adding text or links from other apps - Works offline with automatic sync when you reconnect - Archive items to hide them without deleting ## Common Use Cases - **Meal planning** – keep a “What to cook?” list of dishes tagged by meal type and prep time - **Books to read** – keep a list of titles you want to read - **Travel packing** – filter by trip type or family member - **Gift ideas** – tag by occasion or recipient - **What to watch** – track movies and shows you want to see - **Restaurants to go to** – remember places you’d like to try or revisit - **Study notes** – tag research topics or courses Whatever you need to remember, WhatList helps you capture and find it fast across all your Apple devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhatList at none against Defer's 2. Defer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Defer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WhatList asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Defer | WhatList |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Levi Nelson, LLC | Siddhartha Reddy Kothakapu |
In-app purchases
Defer
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
WhatList
No in-app purchases








