# Simple To vs Simple List App

The clearest difference is price: Simple List App at Free against Simple To's $0.99. Simple List App also leads on ratings volume (399 vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Simple To's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Simple List App is free to download; Simple To costs $0.99 up front. Simple List App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Simple To asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Simple To against 4.7 for Simple List App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple List App has 399 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Simple To's written reviews are positive against 88% of Simple List App's.

Simple To ships an update every 8 months, Simple List App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple To | Simple List App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-to-do-list/id1027906275/reviews)** | [4.7 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **399** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 87.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Palmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/914507761) | [Peter Rule](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209080654) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-to-do-list/id1027906275)

This straightforward application allows users to create and manage a single to-do list. Tasks can be easily edited, reordered, or deleted with a simple swipe. It's designed for quick note-taking and task management.

**Highlights:** Single to-do list, Swipe to delete tasks, Edit and reorder tasks, Quick note-taking, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple List App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972)

Organize your items with a clean, single-screen list. Assign colors to your entries for quick visual identification. This app is designed for speed and simplicity, perfect for managing any type of list without complex navigation.

**Highlights:** Single screen design, Color-coded items, Quick and easy use, Item organization, No folders

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advert Free Usage. | $0.49 | per month |
| Advert Free Usage. | $5.99 | per year |
| Advert Free Usage | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for shopping lists
- 👍 Helpful for organization
- 👍 Color coding for categories
- 👍 Items automatically alphabetized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot create multiple distinct lists (workaround suggested)
- 🐛 Checked off items disappear/not easily visible
- 🐛 Difficulty reordering items
- 🐛 Colors could be bolder
- 🐛 Not fully accessible for visually impaired

**Reported bugs**

- Checked off items no longer go to the top
- Items become unchecked and stay in place after being selected

**Requested features**

- Ability to save or move lists
- Way to see/restore checked off items
- Bolder colors
- Rearrange items by pressing and holding
- Better help function


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple To free?

Simple To costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple List App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple To or Simple List App?

Simple To is rated higher. Simple To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Simple List App averages 4.7 from 399 ratings.

### Do Simple To or Simple List App have ads?

Simple List App shows ads; Simple To does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple To or Simple List App?

Simple To ships an update every 8 months, and Simple List App every 2 months. Most recently, Simple To was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simple List App on November 2, 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.*