Comparison

Simple vs Easy To Do List

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

Head to head
About

Simple

Organize your tasks with detailed management tools and enhance focus with a built-in Pomodoro timer. Track progress with comprehensive statistics and smart notifications. Syncs across devices and offers a clean, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Task creation and management
  • Customizable task lists
  • Built-in Pomodoro timer
  • Activity dashboard and statistics
  • Smart notifications
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
  • Achievements and streak tracking
Features
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Transform your productivity with Simple-Tasks! the complete task management solution that combines powerful organization tools with focused work sessions using the Pomodoro Technique. ORGANIZE YOUR TASKS - Create and manage tasks with detailed information - Set due dates and estimated durations - Organize tasks into custom lists with colors and icons - Add priority levels (High, Normal, Low) - Tag tasks for easy categorization and filtering - Mark important tasks with stars - Soft delete with restore functionality FOCUS WITH POMODORO TIMER - Built-in Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions - 25-minute focus periods with automatic breaks - Short breaks (5 min) and long breaks (15 min) - Visual progress indicators - Full-screen timer view - Mini timer accessible from all screens - Track time spent on each task TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Comprehensive activity dashboard - Daily, weekly, and monthly statistics - Visual charts showing productivity trends - Task completion rates and time tracking - Priority distribution analytics - Tasks in progress with progress gauges SMART NOTIFICATIONS - Daily task reminders at your chosen time - Task due date notifications (customizable timing) - Weekly productivity summaries - Monthly achievement reports - Pomodoro session alerts - Break time notifications POWERFUL SEARCH & FILTERING - Search across task titles, notes, and tags - Filter by status, priority, date range - Filter by lists and tags - Sort by due date, priority, title, or duration - Save common filter combinations ACHIEVEMENTS & MOTIVATION - Unlock 23+ achievements - Streak tracking (3, 7, 14, 30, 100 days) - Pomodoro milestones (1 to 500 sessions) - Task completion badges (10 to 500 tasks) - Time mastery awards (5 to 500 hours) - Visual progress gauges for each achievement SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - iCloud sync keeps all your data up-to-date - Works seamlessly on iPhone and iPad - Access your tasks from anywhere - Automatic backup and sync BEAUTIFUL DESIGN - Clean, modern interface - Dark mode support - Intuitive gestures (swipe to complete, delete, star) - Color-coded priorities and lists - Smooth animations - Optimized for both iPhone and iPad LOCALIZATIONS - 9 languages supported: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Japanese, and Korean. PRIVACY FOCUSED - All data stored locally and in your iCloud - No account required - No ads - No tracking Whether you're a student, professional, or anyone looking to boost productivity, This app provides the perfect balance of task management and focused work time. Download now and start achieving more!

About

Easy To Do List

Organize your daily life with smart lists, calendar integration, and a dedicated grocery tracker. Enjoy a beautiful dark mode interface and seamless iCloud sync across Apple devices. This app prioritizes your privacy and offers voice input for tasks.

Highlights
  • Smart task organization
  • Built-in calendar view
  • Dedicated grocery list
  • iCloud device sync
  • Privacy-focused data storage
  • Voice task detection
  • Dark and light modes
Features
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Easy To Do List helps you plan your day in one simple place. Add tasks, set reminders, and see what you need to do next. Features: • Add tasks by typing, speaking, or using Siri and Shortcuts. • Set reminders with phrases like “in 45 minutes,” “tomorrow,” or “next week.” • See tasks in Today, Scheduled, Overdue, and Completed. • Press and hold a task to move it to another list. • Keep a grocery list that groups common items into categories in English and Arabic. • Quickly add a task from your Lock Screen or Control Center. • Choose a dark or light theme and set your own snooze time. Your tasks are saved on your device. If you use iCloud sync, they can also be saved in your personal iCloud account. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/easy-to-do-list-privacy-policy/home

Screenshots

Simple4 screens
Easy To Do List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple at 5.0 against Easy To Do List's 4.2. Simple also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). Easy To Do List's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Easy To Do List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy To Do List has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple versus Easy To Do List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleEasy To Do List
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan CasanuevaShehab Hegazy

Customer experience

Simple

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Easy To Do List

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
3 purchases

Easy To Do List

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access (One Time Payment)$29.99

Questions

Is Simple free?
Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Easy To Do List free?
Easy To Do List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple or Easy To Do List?
Simple is rated higher. Simple averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Easy To Do List averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Simple or Easy To Do List have ads?
Neither Simple nor Easy To Do List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple or Easy To Do List?
Simple ships an update every 11 days, and Easy To Do List every 11 days. Most recently, Simple was updated on October 30, 2026 and Easy To Do List on November 13, 2026.

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