Comparison

Underlist vs 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

Underlist

Create and manage lists for groceries, projects, goals, and more with this intuitive app. It leverages Apple technologies like Widgets and Shortcuts for seamless integration and offers robust security features like passcode locks.

Highlights
  • Create lists for various purposes
  • Utilizes Widgets and Shortcuts
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Share Extension for content import
  • Export and import lists
  • Passcode and biometric security
  • Multi-Window support on iPad
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Underlist is a simple list app made to be useful, where you can create lists for various purposes such as groceries, trips, project management, personal goals, to-dos, and more. It is designed to be intuitive and takes advantage of the latest Apple technologies such as Widgets, Shortcuts automation, iCloud synchronization, and much more. Main features: - Share Extension: Add content directly from other apps without the need to switch applications. For files, it will add the content in the record attachment, for rich content such as map place-marks it will parse and retrieve the information found and add it to the record notes. - Underlist files: You can export a list, share it through AirDrop, and the receiver can import it directly on his device. And if your list has a passcode it will be required to be inputted as well. - Multi-Window on iPad: To be productive you can have multiple windows with different lists and you can drag and drop content from one side to another. Quick, easy, and intuitive. And of course, you can have Underlist in split view or floating view with other applications. - Security:  You can set a passcode or biometric lock for your lists to open, edit, and share. Resuming on Underlist you will find: - Widgets (Small, Medium, and Large) with list selection. - iCloud sync across devices; - Shortcuts automation; - List files to export and import; - Drag and Drop; - Context Menus; - Notes with rich content detection; - Multi-Window support on iPad; - Dark and Light theme; - Alternative app icons; - Notification reminders; - Repeatable records; - Lists security; - Global search; - List Folders; - Separators on Lists; - Manual order; - Quick record creation; - Records attachments; - Attachment preview; On Underlist you will find two optional subscriptions available, one monthly and another yearly. These subscriptions unlock the ability to optionally disable the Third-Party Analytics and are present mostly to allow users to support the application. ALL APP FEATURES ARE AVAILABLE WITHOUT THE NEED TO SUBSCRIBE TO A PLAN. Privacy Policy: https://underlist.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://underlist.app/terms.html

About

To Do List

This is a free reminder and task management application with a clean interface. It helps organize lists, tasks, and deadlines with a calendar view, widgets, and customizable themes. Premium features offer enhanced functionality like iCloud sync and repeating reminders.

Highlights
  • Simple interface and clean design
  • Free to use, no ads or tracking
  • Customizable colors and icons
  • Calendar view for due dates
  • Easy-to-read widgets
  • iCloud sync (Premium)
  • Repeating reminders (Premium)
Features
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"To Do List" is a reminder app for anyone who wants a simple way to manage shopping, everyday errands, and work tasks. Organize reminders in lists, check due dates on the calendar, and let widgets and notifications remind you what to do. Built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with an interface that feels at home on each device and is intuitive and pleasant to use. No account required. The free version shows no ads and does no tracking. ● Free features Organize shopping and packing lists Create a list for each purpose and set its color, icon, and sort order. Check off finished reminders, and see reminders from all your lists together in the Today and All views. Drag and drop reminders to move them to another list. Manage due dates on the calendar See work deadlines and everyday errands on the in-app calendar. Drag a reminder to another date to change its due date. See today's reminders in widgets and notifications On iPhone and iPad, show today's reminders or a list of your choice in widgets on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. The Up Next widget shows the reminder with the nearest due date, and you can complete reminders right from a widget. Get a notification at the time you set for each reminder. Widgets are also available on Mac. Add reminders quickly, find them later Create reminders and open a list with Siri and Shortcuts. On iPhone and iPad, you can also add reminders from Control Center and the Lock Screen. Find your reminders with in-app search and Spotlight. ● Premium features Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time purchase. It adds the following features: - iCloud sync: keep lists and reminders in sync across your own iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Notes: add details to a reminder - Repeat: set recurring reminders for regular errands - Calendar detail view: show reminder names on each date - All themes and app icons - All list icons - Alert tones (iPhone and iPad) Check the app for the latest pricing and features. Developer: Monelyze Inc. Terms of Use: https://monelyze.app/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://monelyze.app/en/privacy/

Screenshots

Underlist4 screens
To Do List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: To Do List at 72% against Underlist's 33%. To Do List also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Underlist's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Underlist sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and To Do List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

To Do List holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: To Do List has 3.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Underlist's written reviews are positive against 72% of To Do List's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Underlist ships an update monthly, To Do List every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Underlist versus To Do List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnderlistTo Do List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings73.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilipe MartinsMonelyze Inc.

Customer experience

Underlist

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

To Do List

All ratings3,238 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews340 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Underlist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

To Do List

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Widgets not displaying tasks correctly
  • Completed tasks disappearing unexpectedly
  • App freezing or crashing on certain devices
  • Sync issues causing data loss across platforms
  • Inconsistent behavior after app updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add recurring task/reminder options
  • Improve task sorting and prioritization
  • Enhance widget functionality and customization
  • Introduce sub-task and note-taking capabilities
  • Provide better sync and data backup/restore

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Underlist

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Supporter$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Supporter$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • Coffe-Sized Tip$0.99
  • Snack-Sized Tip$2.99
  • Lunch-Sized Tip$5.99
3 purchases

To Do List

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Underlist free?
Underlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is To Do List free?
To Do List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Underlist or To Do List?
To Do List is rated higher. Underlist averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while To Do List averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Underlist or To Do List have ads?
Neither Underlist nor To Do List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Underlist or To Do List?
Underlist ships an update monthly, and To Do List every 5 days. Most recently, Underlist was updated on October 23, 2026 and To Do List on October 26, 2026.

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