Comparison

Just lists, simple & usable 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

Just lists, simple & usable

Create and manage simple lists and checklists with advanced features like protected lists and auto-sorting of completed items. Add extra details to list items and share your lists with others. Enjoy a clutter-free experience without frequent rating prompts.

Highlights
  • Simple lists and checklists
  • Protected lists
  • Auto-move completed items
  • Add item details
  • Share lists
  • No rating prompts
Features
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- just lists and checklists; - protected lists; - auto-move completed items to the bottom of the list; - hiding and deleting all completed items in the list; - additional information to the items (shopping list - quantity to buy, books to read - author, films to watch - year and director, etc.); - sharing of lists; - the lack of constant requests to rate the application in the App Store; - and a little more ...

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

Just lists, simple & usable4 screens
A Simple List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Just lists, simple & usable at 100% against A Simple List's 0%. Just lists, simple & usable also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). A Simple List's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (34 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Just lists, simple & usable sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A Simple List asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Just lists, simple & usable holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Simple List has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Just lists, simple & usable's written reviews are positive against 0% of A Simple List's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just lists, simple & usable ships an update every 2 weeks, A Simple List monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Just lists, simple & usable versus A Simple List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust lists, simple & usableA Simple List
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.5 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings334 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir TezinAndrew Becker

Customer experience

Just lists, simple & usable

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
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

Just lists, simple & usable

One-time1
  • Thanks to the author$0.99
None

A Simple List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just lists, simple & usable free?
Just lists, simple & usable 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, Just lists, simple & usable or A Simple List?
Just lists, simple & usable is rated higher. Just lists, simple & usable averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while A Simple List averages 4.5 from 34 ratings.
Do Just lists, simple & usable or A Simple List have ads?
Neither Just lists, simple & usable nor A Simple List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just lists, simple & usable or A Simple List?
Just lists, simple & usable ships an update every 2 weeks, and A Simple List monthly. Most recently, Just lists, simple & usable was updated on August 22, 2026 and A Simple List on July 5, 2026.

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