# Handy List

> A simple to use but versatile list app for "to do", shopping, and check lists.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/binaryearth.handylistplus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/binaryearth.handylistplus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `binaryearth.handylistplus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BinaryEarth
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 20,651
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (106 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2015-03-29
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 2.76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=binaryearth.handylistplus)
- **Website:** [http://www.binaryearth.net](http://www.binaryearth.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.binaryearth.net/HandyList/privacy.html](https://www.binaryearth.net/HandyList/privacy.html)

## Description

Handy List is a simple yet versatile Chrome extension designed to streamline your task management. Whether you're creating shopping lists, to do lists, or planning your next trip, Handy List helps you prioritize and track your tasks with ease.

This app works offline with no sign-up required, ensuring your lists are always accessible. You can color-code items for priority, tick off completed tasks, and delete them to keep your list updated. Additionally, Handy List allows you to export lists as text files and share them via Email or SMS, making collaboration with friends effortless.

## Rankings

- #429,855 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Handy List for its simplicity, dark mode, no in-app purchases, and good performance, especially on Android Wear. The developer's responsiveness is praised. However, multiple reviews mention missing features such as widgets, list reordering, color customization, and lack of landscape mode. The UI design is considered outdated by some users.

### Pros

- Simple and useful checklist functionality
- Dark mode support
- No in-app purchases or unnecessary permissions
- Quick and responsive developer updates and bug fixes
- Works well on Android Wear devices without internet connection

### Cons

- Lack of widget support, which users consider essential for checklist apps
- Limited customization options such as color coding lists or buttons
- No ability to reorder the lists themselves, only the items within lists
- App only supports portrait mode, no landscape orientation
- UI design feels outdated and needs modernization

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/binaryearth.handylistplus)