# Simple List App vs Just lists, simple & usable

The clearest difference is ads: Just lists, simple & usable at none against Simple List App's shown. Just lists, simple & usable also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Simple List App's advantage is ratings volume (396 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Just lists, simple & usable sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Just lists, simple & usable holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple List App has 396 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Simple List App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Just lists, simple & usable's.

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, Just lists, simple & usable every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple List App | Just lists, simple & usable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-lists-simple-and-usable/id1546233264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **396** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Rule](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209080654) | [Vladimir Tezin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546233266) |

## 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


### Just lists, simple & usable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-lists-simple-and-usable/id1546233264)

Create and manage simple lists and checklists with advanced features like protected lists and auto-sorting of completed items. Add extra details to list items and share your lists with others. Enjoy a clutter-free experience without frequent rating prompts.

**Highlights:** Simple lists and checklists, Protected lists, Auto-move completed items, Add item details, Share lists, No rating prompts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thanks to the author | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple List App free?

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

### Is Just lists, simple & usable free?

Just lists, simple & usable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple List App or Just lists, simple & usable?

Just lists, simple & usable is rated higher. Simple List App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 396 ratings, while Just lists, simple & usable averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Simple List App or Just lists, simple & usable have ads?

Simple List App shows ads; Just lists, simple & usable does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple List App or Just lists, simple & usable?

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, and Just lists, simple & usable every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple List App was updated on September 16, 2026 and Just lists, simple & usable on August 22, 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.*