# ToDo Simple List vs HiveBloom

The clearest difference is rating: HiveBloom at 4.8 against ToDo Simple List's 3.0. HiveBloom also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 56%) and ratings volume (287 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToDo Simple List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HiveBloom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HiveBloom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiveBloom has 287 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of ToDo Simple List's written reviews are positive against 88% of HiveBloom's.

ToDo Simple List ships an update every 2 weeks, HiveBloom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToDo Simple List | HiveBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-simple-list/id987948930/reviews) | **[4.8 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **287** |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Senin](https://appshunter.io/developer/697788524) | [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619) |

## What reviewers say

### ToDo Simple List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-simple-list/id987948930)

Organize your tasks, to-dos, and shopping lists with a simple and clear interface. Set reminders, add detailed descriptions, and sync data across devices via iCloud. Features intuitive swipe gestures for managing your entries.

**Highlights:** Create tasks and lists with one touch, Sort lists by preference, Add reminders for tasks, Detailed task descriptions, iCloud data synchronization, Today Widget support, Intuitive swipe gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $1.99 | one-time |


### HiveBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620)

This app simplifies beekeeping by providing a digital journal for managing your hives. It helps you track colonies, record inspections, and stay organized, with features like cloud syncing and weather-based reminders. The free version supports up to two hives.

**Highlights:** Free management for up to 2 hives, Unlimited hive inspections, Apiary mapping and organization, Detailed hive health tracking, Cloud backup and syncing, Weather-based inspection reminders, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HiveBloom Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| HiveBloom Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| HiveBloom Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| HiveBloom Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Intuitive design
- 👍 Excellent for tracking hives
- 👍 Comprehensive record-keeping options
- 👍 Voice note taker feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of response from support
- 🐛 Paywall/cost concerns
- 🐛 Missing financial management feature
- 🐛 No Spanish version available
- 🐛 Issues with data loss after trial

**Reported bugs**

- Technical issue with no support response
- Lost all entries and data after free trial
- Issues with reloading records after phone death (resolved by support)
- Harvest feature issue (resolved by support)

**Requested features**

- Ability to share notes/inspections read-only
- Summary views for varroa counts, hive weights, gentleness over time
- Line graphs for data visualization
- Financial management features (recording sales, units)
- Ability to modify dates to be in the past


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToDo Simple List free?

ToDo Simple List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HiveBloom free?

HiveBloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ToDo Simple List or HiveBloom?

HiveBloom is rated higher. ToDo Simple List averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while HiveBloom averages 4.8 from 287 ratings.

### Do ToDo Simple List or HiveBloom have ads?

Neither ToDo Simple List nor HiveBloom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ToDo Simple List or HiveBloom?

ToDo Simple List ships an update every 2 weeks, and HiveBloom fortnightly. Most recently, ToDo Simple List was updated on September 24, 2026 and HiveBloom on August 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*