Comparison

To Do List MinimaList & Widget vs List Maker ◎

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

Head to head
About

To Do List MinimaList & Widget

This app helps you manage your tasks, schedule, and reminders with an intuitive and customizable interface. It offers features like shared lists, home screen widgets, and a focus timer to boost productivity.

Highlights
  • Intuitive and colored lists
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • Shared lists for collaboration
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Time-based and location-based reminders
  • Focus Timer (Pomodoro, countdown, count up)
  • Cloud syncing across devices
Features
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​MinimaList, a simple productive app featured on App Store home page. It's a to do list, a reminder, a checklist, a schedule planner and a task manager that helps you to get things done, available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac). ----Main Features---- - Intuitive lists: different lists for different purposes - Colored lists: assign different colors to different tasks - Customizable theme: color/pic background & font style/size/color - Shared lists: simplest way to share the same list with others (Share link must be opened in Safari) - Grocery lists: simple shopping list - Widgets: Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Reminders: repeated time-based and location-based reminders - Memo & Sub-Task: description and sub-tasks - Smart input: automatically detect time in a phrase and set it as a reminder - Auto-snooze: you can set a reminder auto snooze three times (change the time interval in setting - more option) - Focus Timer: Pomodoro, count down and count up timer, with amazing sound effects - Today Widget: create and complete tasks in Today Widget - Cloud Syncing: same lists for all devices (iPhone,iPad, Mac) - TouchID/FaceID: privacy is protected now - Siri ready: remind me to go shopping at 3 pm on MinimaList - Custom setting: your notification sounds, your font, your background - Calendar syncing: syncing with Apple calendar - Continuous Reminder (Notification action, force touch on your notification - where you snooze a reminder) - Supports iPhone iPad and Mac - Url Scheme supports: to create a task: minimalist://x-callback-url/create?list=valueList&content=valueContent&date=yyyy-mm-dd&time=HH:mm&x-success=valueCallback to open a list: minimalist://x-callback-url/open?list=valueList (valueList is the name of the list, valueContent is the task content, valueList and valueContent must be url encoded first,valueCallback is the callback app's url scheme name) MinimaList, a simple list to solve big problems. Less is More. Terms of Use:http://intuitive.studio/minimalist/terms Terms of Use(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy:http://intuitive.studio/minimalist/Privacy MinimaList is free but you can also upgrade to Premium for full access to premium features for $0.99 a month or $5.99 a year (price in usd) through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions for Pro account will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscriptions in the Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

List Maker ◎

Create and share lists for groceries, to-dos, and chores. This app is designed for families to collaborate and manage tasks efficiently, even offline. Its intuitive interface and sharing features make it a practical tool for everyday organization.

Highlights
  • Share lists instantly
  • Offline access
  • Color-coded prioritization
  • Drag and drop item management
  • Family collaboration
Features
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Introducing List Maker, the app for making lists and sharing them with people. Sharing is at the heart of what we do. Whether it's a grocery list, keeping track of the daily to-do list, or letting your kids manage their own chores, List Maker is the app your whole family will actually use. “It's easier than pencil and paper and I love the trendy design of the chalkboard! I recently used it with my husband to check our spring break packing checklist. It's also a lifeline in the grocery store. - Kerri (a real user and mom) DESIGNED FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • Super moms who handle all the daily details • Men who want to be good husbands and follow the honey do list • Children who want to take charge of their own to-do lists • Families who want to work * together * to get things done! LIST FEATURES • Share lists with a single click, watch lists update instantly on an unlimited number of devices • Use colored chalk to prioritize, group or personalize your lists • Drag and drop items, tap to edit, insert items in the middle of a list. Effortless and simple. • Be productive anywhere, even offline SUBSCRIPTIONS List Maker is a Premium product and a subscription is required to use the app. When you subscribe to the List Maker Premium service, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the time you confirm your purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Prices and currencies may vary from country to country depending on exchange rates. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. List Maker Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: https://www.listmakerapp.com/privacy https://www.listmakerapp.com/tos

Screenshots

To Do List MinimaList & Widget4 screens
List Maker ◎4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: To Do List MinimaList & Widget at freemium against List Maker ◎'s subscription. To Do List MinimaList & Widget also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (90% vs 76%). List Maker ◎'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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. To Do List MinimaList & Widget sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and List Maker ◎ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for To Do List MinimaList & Widget against 4.8 for List Maker ◎. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: To Do List MinimaList & Widget has 49K ratings behind it against 8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of To Do List MinimaList & Widget's written reviews are positive against 76% of List Maker ◎'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

To Do List MinimaList & Widget ships an update every 4 days, List Maker ◎ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
To Do List MinimaList & Widget versus List Maker ◎: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTo Do List MinimaList & WidgetList Maker ◎
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (49K ratings)4.8 (8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews — better76.4% of reviews
Number of ratings49K — better8K
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnerGrowAP Studio, LLC

Customer experience

To Do List MinimaList & Widget

All ratings48,778 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews3,194 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.7%

List Maker ◎

All ratings6,799 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative18.2%

User reviews

To Do List MinimaList & Widget

From 49K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive and minimalistic design
  • 💡 Helpful for staying organized and productive
  • 🚀 Quick to add and manage tasks
  • 👍 Customizable lists and themes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and tracking
  • 🔧 Gestures and navigation can be unintuitive
  • 🔧 Difficulty organizing and rearranging tasks

List Maker ◎

From 8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Visually appealing
  • ✨ Helps with organization
  • 🙌 Great for lists and routines
  • 💻 Useful for school and work

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model too expensive
  • 🔒 Limited features in free version
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🤔 Confusing to navigate at first

Bugs and requests

To Do List MinimaList & Widget

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Issues with syncing and restoring purchases
  • Problems with reordering and rearranging tasks
  • Inconsistent behavior of gestures and navigation
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to create subtasks and nested lists
  • Improve widget functionality and customization
  • Implement better sorting and filtering options
  • Allow bulk deletion of completed tasks
  • Add calendar integration and scheduling features

List Maker ◎

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lists disappearing or duplicating
  • Syncing issues across devices
  • Trouble resetting passwords

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options
  • Ability to create unlimited lists
  • Integration with other apps and services
  • Improved sharing and collaboration features

In-app purchases

7 purchases

To Do List MinimaList & Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Pay Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Boost Productivity3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time5
  • Lifetime (special offer)$5.99
  • Lifetime Premium (best offer)$5.99
  • Lifetime VIP (50% off)$8.99
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  • Lifetime VIP (50% off)$9.99
  • Lifetime Family$14.99
8 purchases

List Maker ◎

Subscriptions8
  • Early Adopter Premium (legacy)$4.991 Year
  • Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Family14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Family14 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is To Do List MinimaList & Widget free?
To Do List MinimaList & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is List Maker ◎ free?
List Maker ◎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, To Do List MinimaList & Widget or List Maker ◎?
List Maker ◎ is rated higher. To Do List MinimaList & Widget averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while List Maker ◎ averages 4.8 from 8K ratings.
Do To Do List MinimaList & Widget or List Maker ◎ have ads?
Neither To Do List MinimaList & Widget nor List Maker ◎ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, To Do List MinimaList & Widget or List Maker ◎?
To Do List MinimaList & Widget ships an update every 4 days, and List Maker ◎ monthly. Most recently, To Do List MinimaList & Widget was updated on November 7, 2026 and List Maker ◎ on November 6, 2026.

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