# Purelist vs Sleek

The clearest difference is ads: Purelist at none against Sleek's shown. Purelist also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (41 vs 6). Sleek's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Purelist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Sleek sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sleek holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Purelist has 41 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Purelist ships an update fortnightly, Sleek every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Purelist | Sleek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleek-to-do-and-task-manager/id1591685140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shintaro Miyake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549367433) | [Kapps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591685142) |

## What reviewers say

### Purelist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431)

This app helps organize thoughts and manage tasks with a minimalist approach. It focuses on core functionality for productivity, offering features like sorting, widgets, and indentation. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like reminders and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Free item sorting, Home screen widget, Mark important items, Indentation for outlines, Search by item, Swipe to complete/delete, Add item descriptions

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $0.49 | per month |
| Purelist Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $4.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $24.99 | one-time |
| Purelist Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### Sleek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleek-to-do-and-task-manager/id1591685140)

Organize your life with color-coded lists, priorities, and smart reminders. Capture ideas quickly and never forget important tasks with customizable notifications and widgets. Protect your private lists with biometric security.

**Highlights:** Color-coded task lists, Priority setting, Due dates and reminders, Notes and attachments, Quick task capture, Customizable themes and fonts, Biometric list locking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Become a PRO Sleek user | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Purelist free?

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

### Is Sleek free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Purelist or Sleek?

Sleek is rated higher. Purelist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Sleek averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Purelist or Sleek have ads?

Sleek shows ads; Purelist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Purelist or Sleek?

Purelist ships an update fortnightly, and Sleek every 2 months. Most recently, Purelist was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sleek on October 24, 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.*