# KTrunk vs SimpleLists

KTrunk and SimpleLists both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SimpleLists's written reviews are positive against 50% of KTrunk's. KTrunk's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KTrunk sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SimpleLists sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for KTrunk against 5.0 for SimpleLists. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of KTrunk's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpleLists's.

KTrunk ships an update monthly, SimpleLists every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KTrunk | SimpleLists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ktrunk/id1543722029/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelists-checklists/id6711347262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clemens Schuetzdeller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543722031) | [Joe Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770032816) |

## What reviewers say

### KTrunk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ktrunk/id1543722029)

This note-taking app allows you to save ideas with attached files and photos. You can create links between notes and files, and synchronize your data across devices. An optional in-app purchase enables note encryption for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Save ideas with files and photos, Link notes to other notes and files, Synchronize across devices via iCloud, Notes saved in HTML format, Optional note encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Operating Convenience | $0.99 | one-time |
| Privacy | $1.99 | one-time |
| #Tag-Proposals | $1.99 | one-time |


### SimpleLists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelists-checklists/id6711347262)

Create and manage reusable checklists with an intuitive interface. This app offers cloud syncing for access across devices, helping you stay organized effortlessly for various personal and professional tasks.

**Highlights:** Reusable checklists, User-friendly interface, Cloud syncing, Customizable lists, Task management

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.00 | per year |
| Mini tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Plus tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Pro tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Max tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Ultra tip | $15.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KTrunk free?

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

### Is SimpleLists free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KTrunk or SimpleLists?

KTrunk and SimpleLists are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do KTrunk or SimpleLists have ads?

SimpleLists shows ads; KTrunk does not.

### Which is updated more often, KTrunk or SimpleLists?

KTrunk ships an update monthly, and SimpleLists every 6 weeks. Most recently, KTrunk was updated on September 29, 2026 and SimpleLists on October 6, 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.*