Comparison

Simple List vs MiniList

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

Head to head
About

Simple List

Create and share shopping lists and checklists. Organize items with details like quantity and price, and track their status while shopping. Easily copy, move, and import/export lists via messages or XML files.

Highlights
  • Create custom lists
  • Add item details (quantity, price, store)
  • Mark items as pending or completed
  • Sort lists with various options
  • Copy/move items between lists
  • Share lists via message or XML
  • Import lists from XML
  • Offline functionality
Features
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This app helps in creating and sharing simple Shopping Lists and Checklists. You can define new lists as and when needed. A list can be used in Input mode which allows you to add items with details about quantity, price, store, etc. The list can also be used in Display mode which allows you to mark items as Pending or Completed or Not Available, to help you on the go while shopping. You can sort the list using various sort options. The app provides options to Copy an existing list into a new list or Copy/Move items from an existing list into a new list. You have got an option to share the list as a message which will be received in the messages app by the recipient. You have also got an option to share the list as a XML file attachment which the recipient can open in this app on their device. You can also import list from an XML file created by this app on some other device. A list can be printed if required. This app can work completely offline.

About

MiniList

This app offers a minimalist approach to task management, focusing on simplicity and clarity. It provides a distraction-free environment for organizing tasks and goals with a clean interface and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Quick task addition
  • Drag and drop reordering
  • Smooth completion animations
  • Undo accidental deletions
  • Light, Dark, and System themes
  • Offline-first design
  • Rewarding completion sounds
Features
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MiniList — Minimal Checklist A Simple Way to Get Things Done Stay focused. Stay organized. Finish what matters. MiniList is a beautifully minimalistic to-do app designed for people who want clarity instead of complexity. No accounts. No cloud syncing. No distractions. Just a fast and satisfying way to organize your tasks and goals. FEATURES • Quickly add tasks with a clean inline interface • Reorder tasks with simple drag & drop • Mark completed tasks with smooth animations • Clear completed tasks anytime • Undo accidental deletions • Light, Dark, and System themes • Offline-first design using local storage • Helpful onboarding for first-time users • Rewarding completion animations and sounds when you finish everything WHY MINILIST? Most productivity apps become overwhelming. MiniList does the opposite. MiniList is designed to feel calm, lightweight, and effortless — like a digital paper checklist with just the right amount of polish. Whether you are planning your day, organizing ideas, or tracking personal goals, MiniList helps you focus on action without unnecessary complexity. YOUR DATA STAYS WITH YOU MiniList works completely offline. No accounts. No tracking. No cloud dependency. Simple productivity, beautifully designed.

Screenshots

Simple List4 screens
MiniList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MiniList at none against Simple List's shown. MiniList also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Simple List's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Simple List against 4.0 for MiniList. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple List ships an update fortnightly, MiniList every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Simple List versus MiniList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ListMiniList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIIN LtdRUBEN VELA VEGA

In-app purchases

None

Simple List

No in-app purchases

None

MiniList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple List free?
Simple List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MiniList free?
MiniList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple List or MiniList?
Simple List and MiniList are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Simple List or MiniList have ads?
Simple List shows ads; MiniList does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple List or MiniList?
Simple List ships an update fortnightly, and MiniList every 4 days. Most recently, Simple List was updated on November 3, 2026 and MiniList on November 5, 2026.

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