# Simple List App vs Next Time Notes

The clearest difference is ads: Next Time Notes at none against Simple List App's shown. Next Time Notes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Simple List App's advantage is ratings volume (396 vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). 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 Next Time Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Next Time Notes 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple List App | Next Time Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-time-notes/id6747190481/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **396** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Rule](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209080654) | [Todd Olivas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820207160) |

## 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


### Next Time Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-time-notes/id6747190481)

Never forget tasks or errands with location-based reminders. Save places, add notes, and receive automatic notifications upon arrival. Visualize your saved locations on an interactive map and enhance your notes with photos.

**Highlights:** Location-based reminders, Save places and custom notes, Interactive map visualization, Smart, background notifications, Add photos to visit notes, Star ratings for favorite places

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple List App free?

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

### Is Next Time Notes free?

Next Time Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple List App or Next Time Notes?

Next Time Notes is rated higher. Simple List App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 396 ratings, while Next Time Notes averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Simple List App or Next Time Notes have ads?

Simple List App shows ads; Next Time Notes does not.

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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.*