# Simple List App vs List ◎

The clearest difference is ads: List ◎ at none against Simple List App's shown. List ◎ also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 396) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Simple List App's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple List App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and List ◎ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Simple List App against 4.6 for List ◎. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: List ◎ has 4.9K ratings behind it against 396, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Simple List App's written reviews are positive against 70% of List ◎'s.

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, List ◎ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple List App | List ◎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list/id1386848093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 396 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Rule](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209080654) | [Diego de Paz Sierra](https://appshunter.io/developer/867119102) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### List ◎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list/id1386848093)

Easily create and manage lists and checklists with pre-made templates for common needs like packing or shopping. Sync your lists across all your iOS devices and set reminders to ensure nothing is forgotten. Organize items with custom categories and manage quantities.

**Highlights:** Pre-made list templates, Pick suggested items, iCloud sync across devices, Duplicate and reuse lists, Set reminders and notifications, Customizable categories with emojis, Manage item quantities

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📋 Helpful templates
- 🗂️ Ability to create multiple lists
- ✅ Straightforward checklist functionality
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy performance (freezing, jumping lists)
- 🔍 Lack of search/duplicate prevention
- 🔄 Checked items not hidden/moved
- 🔒 Sync issues/data loss
- 💰 Aggressive upselling of premium features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when organizing lists
- Sync functionality not working as expected
- Premium upgrade not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to move/copy items between lists
- Implement a quick way to delete all completed items
- Add option to keep screen on during use
- Introduce custom alert sounds
- Improve sorting/filtering of large lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple List App free?

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

### Is List ◎ free?

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

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

Simple List App is rated higher. Simple List App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 396 ratings, while List ◎ averages 4.6 from 4.9K ratings.

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

Simple List App shows ads; List ◎ does not.

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

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, and List ◎ every 5 months. Most recently, Simple List App was updated on October 12, 2026 and List ◎ on October 14, 2026.

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