# Simple List App vs Forgetproof

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

Forgetproof 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 1, 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 Forgetproof's.

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, Forgetproof every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple List App | Forgetproof |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgetproof-bills-and-renewals/id6785913621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **396** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Rule](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209080654) | [Sykes Holding Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785681451) |

## 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


### Forgetproof

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgetproof-bills-and-renewals/id6785913621)

This app helps you keep track of important dates like bills, subscriptions, and warranties. You can add details such as amounts, due dates, and notes, and set reminders to avoid missing deadlines. It focuses on remembering dates rather than financial management.

**Highlights:** Track bills and subscriptions, Manage free trials and warranties, Set cancel-by dates, Add custom notes, Configure reminder settings, Local-first data storage

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forgetproof Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple List App free?

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

### Is Forgetproof free?

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

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

Forgetproof is rated higher. Simple List App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 396 ratings, while Forgetproof averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Simple List App shows ads; Forgetproof does not.

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

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, and Forgetproof every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple List App was updated on October 12, 2026 and Forgetproof on September 30, 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.*