# Paperless Lite

> Simple and versatile app for creating and managing various types of lists. (iPhone/iPad app by James Rhoades.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-lite/id370096766 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Rhoades](https://appshunter.io/developer/359564371)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-lite/id370096766/reviews.md

## What is Paperless Lite?

Get the app that Macworld says "deserves a spot on your iPhone"!

MAKE LISTS OF ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING

Paperless Lite is the free version of Paperless - a simple but powerful app for making lists. Use it to create to do lists, make grocery lists, take notes, write an outline of a story, make a list of gift ideas, plan a vacation... or anything else you'd want to make a list for.


TRY THEN BUY

This Lite version of Paperless is intended to let you try the app before purchasing the full version, and is limited to 30 total list items. If you decide to buy the full version, you can easily transfer your lists to it. (Press the "Transfer Lists To Paperless" button on Paperless Lite's settings screen.)


BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED

Assign a fun icon to each of your lists - there are over 450 to choose from. You can also select from 30 themes to customize the app's design to your liking.


SIMPLE AND VERSATILE

Paperless is easy to use with a clean, elegant and well thought out interface. Each list can either be a checklist or a regular list without checkboxes, making a wide variety of uses possible.


REALLY HELPS YOU GET THINGS DONE

For checklists and todo lists, many people prefer using Paperless over traditional "getting things done" apps - or, they use it in addition to one. There are no due dates or priority settings, so you're left to focus on the actual tasks at hand, rather than waste time changing those settings when your priorities change. Instead, if a particular task becomes important, you can simply move it to the top of the list.


POWERFUL FEATURES

- send lists via email
- post a plain text version of a list to Facebook, send it via iMessage, or copy it into another app
- easily duplicate lists
- manually reorder lists and list items
- sort list items alphabetically
- copy and move items from one list to another
- comprehensive search
- passcode lock


PRAISED BY THE PRESS

"Paperless deserves a spot on your iPhone" - Lex Friedman, Macworld (4.5 out of 5 mice rating)

"Paperless has a permanent spot on the first page of my iPhone's home screen... it will probably earn a similar spot on yours." - Marianne Schultz, AppShopper

"... a good way to ensure things get done at your own pace, free of the disappointment of missing deadlines." - Nick Spence, Macworld UK

"I've been trying many To Do apps since iPhone 1.0 -- from the expensive Things to Toodledo and others -- and I don't use any of them regularly. Most just require too much effort. Paperless is the first one I've found that hits that sweet spot between being simple enough you'll actually use it and powerful enough to be useful." - Marc Zeedar, REALbasic Developer Magazine (4.8 out of 5 rating)

"This is one nice-looking list / task app... As a basic list app, the beautiful Paperless reigns supreme." - Bonnie Eisenman, 148apps.com (4 out of 5 rating)


PRAISED BY USERS

"Best app ever - The most incredibly useful app I've come across. Simple, effective and bloody marvelous!!!"

"The simplicity of the interface and the flexibility given to the user is perfection."

"Simply loved it - Best app I've ever downloaded, my life is so organized now! ..."

"After having tried a good deal of apps to get myself more organized - both free and paid - it is clear that this tops them all. Other apps presented a kind of novelty; I could fool myself into thinking that I was more organized, but it was never long before I abandoned them because it was obvious that they consumed unnecessary time. Paperless, however, has truly helped. It is streamlined, it is simple, it is sumptuous"


PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW

If you love Paperless Lite and Paperless, please leave a review and star rating. Thank you!

## Key features

- Create any type of list
- Customizable icons and themes
- Checklist or regular list options
- Send lists via email
- Duplicate and reorder lists/items
- Comprehensive search
- Passcode lock

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-lite/id370096766/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this App!

*2022-04-01, version 2.5.0*

I've been using this app for many years. It's clean, well designed, syncs automatically & instantly via dropbox to my iPhone, iPad, & Mac, and works very well. I keep all my notes and checklists in it. Thanks, James!

### 1/5 — How can this app not have a Find feature??

*2021-12-13, version 2.5.0*

This is a bare-bones list app. How bare-bones? If I have a list that has dozens of entries, I have to scroll through it each time to search for a particular item. 

And why do I have to do that? 

BECAUSE THIS APP HAS NO “FIND.” 

It’s incomprehensible to me, but there you have it. I’ve searched high and low in the documents I’ve made and cannot find that option. And let’s face it: I shouldn’t have to search high and low in an app to locate a feature as basic and essential as “Find.”

So, unless you’re content with what’s, basically, a featureless list maker, move on. There are many other options on the App Store.

### 5/5 — Highly recommend

*2020-07-12, version 2.4.7*

Love this app. It’s a bit playful which is sorely lacking in most recent apps created by developers. Though I have my regular (much more expensive) app to track my longer term goals, progress and lists, I use this app for my ‘ToDay’ list, grocery list and other short term lists. It brings a smile to my face every time I open it.

### 5/5 — Love!

*2019-05-16, version 2.4.3*

LOVE THIS! I've tried others and always go back... Organized my brain all day everyday!

### 1/5 — So irritating!! Do not upgrade to full version!!!!!

*2019-05-05, version 2.4.3*

I was using the free Paperless Lite version for years and I loved it. I had all my lists full of information in it. I recently got a new phone and when I restored from iCloud none of my items were there. The free version didn’t give me any way to back up the information. So I paid the $2.99 for the full version so I could sync/use drop box. Imagine my frustration when the full version kept none of my lists. I can’t find anywhere in the help section on how to get my information back. So I went to my old phone. Info gone there too. Restored my old phone from a backup from 2 days before I got the new phone. Information still all gone. I reached out to App Support. HOPEFULLY someone will get back to me on how to get all my info back. 
If you have the free version and are even thinking of upgrading it, take pictures/screenshots of all of your information so you do not lose it.

### 4/5 — Can’t be saved in iCloud (???)

*2019-01-22, version 2.4.3*

Really liked this App after downloading it and was about to purchase the full version for $2.99. 

HOWEVER, I checked to be sure that I could save my data in iCloud. 

Imagine my surprise when I found out some users lost ALL their data using your free dropbox for backup & syncing. Why would you not make it so we could back it up in the iCloud instead (or better yet, in addition to backup in the dropbox)? 

I cannot afford, after laying out ALL I have to accomplish, for that to happen. It would be crippling. 

Seems having both ways for backup would offer maximum protection. Can you explain why saving to iCloud is not an option?

If iCloud backup was included, I would make the purchase AND give the App a 5.0 rating.

PLEASE GET BACK WITH ME IN CASE I AM MISSING SOMETHING.

### 1/5 — CAN NOT UPGRADE

*2018-09-16, version 2.4.3*

I started with the lite version and decided to upgrade.  Purchased the version because it said my list would be copied.  Was not.  Developer now wants me to use a new app he developed at a higher price.  STAY AWAY.  You lose your prior work and there is no place to go.

### 5/5 — Simple & functional

*2018-02-06, version 2.4.1*

I love this app! I love that it is simple and i love that it has a starry night theme that is free! Ive been looking for a simple to do app with cute themes and ive finally found one! Thank you to whoever made this app! It helps me so much!

### 5/5 — Love it!!😁

*2017-10-15, version 2.3*

This app is great!! I highly recommend it. It’s very helpful 4 me and I don’t have 2 write a list and then forget it. 😁👍

### 5/5 — Good app

*2017-08-20, version 2.3*

I was looking for an app that I could make checklists on for grocery shopping, etc.  This app is perfect for me.

## Frequently asked questions about Paperless Lite

### What does Paperless Lite do?

Paperless Lite is a free application designed for creating and managing various types of lists. You can use it for to-do lists, grocery lists, notes, planning, and any other purpose where you need to organize information into a list format.

### What are the key features of Paperless Lite?

Key features include the ability to create any type of list, assign custom icons and themes for personalization, choose between checklist or regular list formats, send lists via email, duplicate and reorder lists and items, perform comprehensive searches, and secure your lists with a passcode lock.

### Is Paperless Lite free to use?

Paperless Lite is a free version of the full Paperless app. It is intended to allow users to try the app's functionality before purchasing the full version. The Lite version is limited to 30 total list items.

### How can I transfer my lists from Paperless Lite to the full version?

If you decide to purchase the full version of Paperless, you can easily transfer your lists from Paperless Lite. Simply go to the settings screen in Paperless Lite and press the 'Transfer Lists To Paperless' button.

### What are some common use cases for Paperless Lite?

Common use cases include creating daily to-do lists, managing grocery shopping, jotting down notes, outlining ideas for stories or projects, planning vacations, and compiling gift ideas. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of personal organization needs.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.5.0 — 2021-09-07

Bug fixes

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All apps by James Rhoades: https://appshunter.io/developer/359564371

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