Comparison

Simple Notes. vs MirList

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

Head to head
About

Simple Notes.

This app offers a straightforward way to create, manage, and share text-based notes. It focuses on essential features like character counting and sorting, with seamless integration for sharing via messaging apps.

Highlights
  • Create text notes
  • Character count display
  • Sort notes
  • Widget support
  • Instant sharing via Messages
  • Automatic saving
Features
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Simple Notes. is exactly what it sounds like: a simple app for taking notes. It focuses on everyday essentials. No grids, camera, or audio—just text, with easy ways to organize and share it. Write a note and it saves automatically as you type. The first line becomes its title. Search your notes, star favorites, sort by favorites, date, or title, and tap the counter to switch between character and word counts. Keep notes close with widgets. Show a note you choose or browse a list of recent notes. Tap a note in a widget to open it in the app. FEATURES - Create and automatically save text notes - Count characters or words - Search, star, and sort notes - View a selected note or recent notes with widgets - Share notes as text or as a .txt file - Add a note to a Messages conversation, with the option to include its title - Create or retrieve notes with Shortcuts app - Create note or search using Siri HOW TO USE Create a note: Tap “Create New Note” and start typing. Your changes save automatically. Delete a note: Swipe left on it and tap Delete. Sort notes: Tap the menu button and choose Favorites, Date, or Title. Share in Messages: Open Simple Notes. from the Messages app drawer, choose a conversation and a note, then tap Send. Use the switch at the top to include or leave out the title. Have a suggestion? Please leave a review on the App Store or send feedback through the app.

About

MirList

Features
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MirList is a simple, fast, and offline list app for everyday life. Create shopping lists, home checklists, travel packing lists, and more in seconds. Add items quickly, organize them by category, reorder with drag and drop, mark them as completed, and keep everything stored locally on your device. MirList is designed to stay lightweight and practical: Works offline Stores everything locally on your device Fast item adding Category-based organization Clean light and dark themes Home screen widgets No account required Whether you're managing groceries, errands, travel items, or daily essentials, MirList helps you keep everything in one place without unnecessary complexity.

Screenshots

Simple Notes.4 screens
MirList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MirList at every 2 weeks against Simple Notes.'s every 2 months. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, MirList every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Simple Notes. versus MirList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Notes.MirList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (65 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuto IwakamiYldrm Demir

In-app purchases

None

Simple Notes.

No in-app purchases

None

MirList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Notes. free?
Simple Notes. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MirList free?
MirList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Notes. or MirList have ads?
Neither Simple Notes. nor MirList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Notes. or MirList?
Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, and MirList every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Notes. was updated on November 2, 2026 and MirList on October 31, 2026.

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