# Simple List vs MiniList

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple List | MiniList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list/id1507765317/reviews) | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minilist-simple-to-do-list/id6760142882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIIN Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/866691778) | [RUBEN VELA VEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882861378) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list/id1507765317)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MiniList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minilist-simple-to-do-list/id6760142882)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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