Comparison

Underlist vs Airlist

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

Airlist

Organize your thoughts, ideas, and tasks with an intuitive outliner. Create nested lists for groceries, projects, or anything else, and sync them across all your Apple devices. Features include widgets, dark mode, and advanced search.

Highlights
  • Infinitely nested lists
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Dark Mode support
  • Advanced saved searches
  • Easy export and import
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A delightful outliner for your dreams, ideas, lists, and projects. == Native iOS app - Built natively for iPhone, iPad and Mac == Delightful, beautiful lists - Easily create beautiful infinitely nested lists of groceries to buy, movies to watch, books to read, projects to complete, or anything you can dream of. - Zoom in on any note, showing only what you need to focus on. == Sync everywhere and stay organized on all your devices - Airlist syncs across all your iOS devices. == Dates Done Right - Start and Due Dates? Yes. - Start and Due TIMES? You bet. - Repeat after complete or custom schedule? Of course. == Loaded with features not distractions - Get in, get out. Beautiful design. Intuitive UI. - Airlist is simple at its core and advanced where you need. == Plus so much more - Widgets (Home and Lock Screen) - Unlimited Items. Infinite Zoom. - Dark Mode - Automatic Sync - Drag and Drop - Backlinks and References - Keyboard Shortcuts - Tags - Easy export and import - Beautiful formatting - Advanced Saved Searches Privacy Policy: https://airlist.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://airlist.app/terms

Screenshots

Underlist4 screens
Airlist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Airlist at 85% against Underlist's 33%. Airlist also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Underlist's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Airlist sells 2 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

Airlist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Underlist's written reviews are positive against 85% of Airlist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Underlist versus Airlist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnderlistAirlist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings715 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilipe MartinsLogerhaus, LLC

Customer experience

Underlist

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

Airlist

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

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
2 purchases

Airlist

Subscriptions2
  • Airlist Premium Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Airlist Premium Yearly1 Month trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Underlist free?
Underlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Airlist free?
Airlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Underlist or Airlist?
Airlist is rated higher. Underlist averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Airlist averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Underlist or Airlist have ads?
Neither Underlist nor Airlist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Underlist or Airlist?
Underlist ships an update monthly, and Airlist monthly. Most recently, Underlist was updated on June 7, 2026 and Airlist on June 1, 2026.

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