# Just lists, simple & usable vs A Simple List

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just lists, simple & usable | A Simple List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-lists-simple-and-usable/id1546233264/reviews)** | [4.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-simple-list/id1594977557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Tezin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546233266) | [Andrew Becker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286829403) |

## What reviewers say

### Just lists, simple & usable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-lists-simple-and-usable/id1546233264)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thanks to the author | $0.99 | one-time |


### A Simple List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-simple-list/id1594977557)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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