Comparison

Simple Checklist vs Smart Lists

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

Head to head
About

Simple Checklist

Easily create checklists for any task or event. Set priorities and activate one-touch reminders to stay organized. This utility app helps manage your to-do list efficiently.

Highlights
  • Create checklists
  • Set task priorities
  • Activate one-touch reminders
  • Organize tasks and events
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Simple Checklist is the most comprehensive to do list (with Reminder feature)! It's very easy to create checklist on any tasks or events, set the priority, and activate the one-touch reminder!

About

Smart Lists

Features
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SmartLists keeps your tasks and lists in one place—without sign‑ups or clutter. CREATE LISTS YOUR WAY • Make as many lists as you need: Groceries, Work, Errands, Goals, or anything else. • Pick a color for each list (blue, green, purple, pink, and more) so you can spot them at a glance. • Rename and recolor lists anytime. MANAGE TASKS EASILY • Add tasks with a tap and send them in with the keyboard. • Tap to mark tasks done or undo with one tap. • Edit or delete tasks with simple swipe actions. • Completed tasks stay in the list with a clear checkmark so you can see what’s done. FIND & STAY ORGANIZED • Search your lists by name so you never lose a list. • See how many lists and total tasks you have at a glance. • Deleted lists go to History—restore them or delete forever when you’re sure. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Lists are stored on your device by default. No account required. • Optional cloud sync may be available in the future for those who want it. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE • Clean, native interface with smooth animations. • Light and dark mode—switch whenever you like. • Built with SwiftUI for a fast, reliable experience. Whether you’re managing daily errands, work items, or personal goals, SmartLists keeps things simple and visible. Download and start your first list in seconds.

Screenshots

Simple Checklist4 screens
Smart Lists3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simple Checklist at 7.0 against Smart Lists's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Simple Checklist versus Smart Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ChecklistSmart Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJian Yih Leezaid farouqi

In-app purchases

None

Simple Checklist

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Lists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Checklist free?
Simple Checklist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Lists free?
Smart Lists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Checklist or Smart Lists have ads?
Neither Simple Checklist nor Smart Lists shows ads.

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