# Simple List vs Time Block

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple List at none against Time Block's 3. Simple List also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Time Block's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Block sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Simple List asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

Simple List ships an update fortnightly, Time Block every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple List | Time Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/time-block-hourly-day-planner/id6772262468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIIN Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/866691778) | [LEAN ASIA CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815050814) |

## 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


### Time Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-block-hourly-day-planner/id6772262468)

Visualize your day with color-coded time blocks. Assign labels, durations, and colors to each hour to track where your time is spent. Plan multiple days independently and add notes for context, all stored locally for privacy and offline access.

**Highlights:** Visual timeline of color-coded blocks, Assign labels, durations, and colors, Add notes to time blocks, Plan multiple days independently, Local data storage for privacy, Offline availability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Agenda Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Organizer Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple List free?

Simple List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Time Block free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple List or Time Block?

Simple List and Time Block are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Simple List or Time Block have ads?

Simple List shows ads; Time Block does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple List or Time Block?

Simple List ships an update fortnightly, and Time Block every 4 months. Most recently, Simple List was updated on October 9, 2026 and Time Block on October 28, 2026.

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