# Simple List App vs Wholistic

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

Wholistic 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 2, 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 Wholistic's.

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, Wholistic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple List App | Wholistic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wholistic-recurring-checklist/id6758641339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **396** | 2 |
| 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 | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Rule](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209080654) | [Aidi Pi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745145278) |

## 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


### Wholistic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wholistic-recurring-checklist/id6758641339)

Create and manage checklists for recurring events using reusable templates. Collaborate with others in real-time and receive smart alerts to ensure nothing is missed. Visualize your tasks with a calendar view and keep your workspace organized by archiving completed lists.

**Highlights:** Reusable templates, Event-specific lists, Real-time collaboration, Smart alerts and reminders, Calendar view for planning, Archive completed lists

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support us | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple List App free?

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

### Is Wholistic free?

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

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

Wholistic is rated higher. Simple List App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 396 ratings, while Wholistic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Simple List App shows ads; Wholistic does not.

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

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, and Wholistic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple List App was updated on September 16, 2026 and Wholistic on September 15, 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.*