Comparison

it vs A Simple List

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

it

Easily record and track when you last performed any activity. Set up recurring reminders to visually indicate when it's time for an action. Group related tasks to stay organized and never forget important recurring events.

Highlights
  • Record last activity
  • Visual recurring reminders
  • Customizable tracking
  • Group similar activities
  • Update activity history
Features
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Need help remembering when you last did something? itHappened is here to help! Easily record, see and update when something last happened. Something... anything... whatever you want..... You decide what to keep track of and when it happened. Setup a repeating activity to visually indicate that it is time it happens. Can't remember when you last changed the furnace filter? Me neither, just let the itHappened app help you remember! Group similar activities to keep similar items together!

About

A Simple List

This app helps you create and manage multiple lists for various needs, such as groceries or to-dos. Organize items with categories, customize list colors, and easily mark tasks as complete. It's accessible on iPhone and Apple Watch for on-the-go organization.

Highlights
  • Create multiple categorized lists
  • Customize list colors
  • Add, edit, and delete items
  • Reorder list items
  • Mark items as completed
  • iPhone and Apple Watch support
Features
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Introducing A Simple List, the ultimate list making app that helps you stay organized and productive. With A Simple List, you can create and manage all your lists on your iPhone or Apple Watch, wherever you go. A Simple List allows you to create multiple lists based on your needs. Whether you want to create a grocery list, a to-do list, or a packing list, A Simple List has got you covered. You can easily create a new list and add items to it with just a few taps. You can also reorder items within a list and mark them as completed as you go. One of the best features of A Simple List is the ability to organize items using Categories. Making a grocery list? Organize your list by aisle (produce, meat, frozen, etc). A Simple List is super easy to use on your Apple Watch. You can quickly view your lists and mark items as completed right from your wrist. A Simple List also allows you to choose colors for each of your lists. You can select from a range of colors to give each list a unique look and feel, making it easy to distinguish between them at a glance. With A Simple List, you can: - Create multiple lists with categories to organize your items - Choose colors for each of your lists - Easily add, edit, or delete items within a list - Reorder items within a list - Mark items as completed as you go - Use A Simple List on your iPhone or Apple Watch Download A Simple List today and start organizing your life!

Screenshots

it4 screens
A Simple List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: A Simple List at 4.5 against it's 4.0. A Simple List also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. it sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A Simple List asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A Simple List holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Simple List has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

it ships an update every 2 months, A Simple List monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
it versus A Simple List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteritA Simple List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher WagnerAndrew Becker

Customer experience

it

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

A Simple List

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

it

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

A Simple List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is it free?
it is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A Simple List free?
A Simple List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, it or A Simple List?
A Simple List is rated higher. it averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while A Simple List averages 4.5 from 34 ratings.
Do it or A Simple List have ads?
it shows ads; A Simple List does not.
Which is updated more often, it or A Simple List?
it ships an update every 2 months, and A Simple List monthly. Most recently, it was updated on October 4, 2026 and A Simple List on October 11, 2026.

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