Comparison

Underlist vs Mindlist

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

Mindlist

This app helps you manage your daily schedule and tasks with a minimalist interface. It offers features like reminders, calendar visualization, and customizable task lists to boost productivity without distractions.

Highlights
  • No ads
  • Customizable task lists
  • Reminders for appointments
  • Calendar visualization
  • Simple and fast task entry
  • Dark mode
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Mindlist is a simple, beautiful, and powerful to-do list app designed to help you stay focused, organized, and in control of your day. Plan your tasks, manage your schedule, create checklists, set reminders, and organize everything that matters — without unnecessary complexity. Whether you are managing work, study, errands, personal goals, chores, or daily routines, Mindlist gives you a calm and minimal space to keep everything clear. No complicated setup. No clutter. No ads. Just your tasks, your plans, and a simple way to get things done. Mindlist is built for everyday productivity. Add a task in seconds, set a date, create a reminder, organize your lists, and see what needs your attention. The app is fast, intuitive, and easy to use from the first launch. KEY FEATURES • Minimalist design A clean, distraction-free interface that helps you focus on what matters. • iCloud sync Keep your tasks, lists, reminders, and plans in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • No ads Stay focused without distractions, pop-ups, or intrusive advertising. • Smart reminders Never miss important tasks, meetings, appointments, deadlines, or daily routines. • Calendar planning View your schedule clearly and plan your day, week, and upcoming tasks with ease. Recurring tasks are now shown directly in Calendar, so your routines are easier to see and manage. • Recurring tasks Create repeating tasks for habits, routines, chores, bills, workouts, study sessions, and more. Set an end date for recurring tasks when a routine or plan should not repeat forever. • Custom task lists Personalize your lists with colors, icons, and display options that match the way you work. • Simple and fast task creation Quickly add tasks, set dates, enable reminders, and organize your plan in just a few taps. • Organized lists Drag, reorder, and arrange your lists so everything stays exactly where you need it. Mindlist is perfect for: • Daily to-do lists • Work tasks • Study and homework planning • Personal goals • Shopping lists • Chores and home organization • Habit tracking • Appointments and deadlines • Simple project planning • Family and personal routines Mindlist is free to use, with optional Premium features available for users who want to unlock even more functionality. Premium is a one-time purchase, giving you lifetime access to all premium features. Download Mindlist today and turn your plans into progress — one task at a time.

Screenshots

Underlist4 screens
Mindlist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mindlist at 76% against Underlist's 33%. Mindlist also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 7). Underlist's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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 Mindlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mindlist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindlist has 1.6K 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 76% of Mindlist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Underlist ships an update monthly, Mindlist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Underlist versus Mindlist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnderlistMindlist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews76.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71.6K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilipe MartinsNova Ocean

Customer experience

Underlist

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

Mindlist

All ratings1,618 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative13.5%

Bugs and requests

Underlist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mindlist

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tasks disappearing or not being saved
  • Repeating tasks not functioning properly
  • Calendar integration issues
  • Syncing problems between devices
  • Unexpected app behavior after updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add shortcuts for Mac version
  • Implement subtasks and task filtering
  • Improve calendar integration and timeline view
  • Add ability to move tasks between lists
  • Implement Apple Watch support
Show 5 more
  • Provide more customization options
  • Add Siri integration
  • Improve syncing between devices
  • Implement automatic task reminders
  • Add ability to create recurring tasks with flexible schedules

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
1 purchases

Mindlist

One-time1
  • Buy Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Underlist free?
Underlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mindlist free?
Mindlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Underlist or Mindlist?
Mindlist is rated higher. Underlist averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Mindlist averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Underlist or Mindlist have ads?
Neither Underlist nor Mindlist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Underlist or Mindlist?
Underlist ships an update monthly, and Mindlist fortnightly. Most recently, Underlist was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mindlist on October 16, 2026.

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