Purelist vs ANT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Purelist
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.
- Free item sorting
- Home screen widget
- Mark important items
- Indentation for outlines
- Search by item
- Swipe to complete/delete
- Add item descriptions
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Purelist is a thought organizer for those who are serious about their work or studies. Purelist prioritizes your focus on what's important, not adding extra features or decorations to get your attention. If you are looking for a motivational tool, Purelist may not be for you. However, if you need something simple to help you achieve your goals, it may be perfect for you. Purelist can be used for daily planning, task management, and note taking. It's helpful for habit checklists, lecture notes, and shopping lists. Its clean interface won't steal your time. There are no ads, and it doesn't collect your data. Purelist has no checkboxes in the list and is completed by swiping, so it can be used for both task management and idea capture. The star icon indicates the urgency of tasks or the importance of ideas. Purelist is designed to do more with less, so you don't get confused and lose the features you need. Use Purelist to increase your productivity! Key Features: • Sort tasks and items freely. • Show your list on your home screen at any time with the widget. • Mark important items to mark them more prominently. • Use indentation for easier writing and reading outlines. • No need to title your lists and tasks. • Easily search by item. • Smooth completion and deletion as you work with each item. • Add descriptions to items to manage items in detail. For Pro: • Sync lists between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. • Set reminders for tasks and items. • View and manage reminders by date. • Quickly set reminders using date presets. • Send system notifications at set times. • Can repeat reminders on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annually schedule. • The list can be divided into groups to organize the list in more detail. • Subgroups can be added to a group.
ANT
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A simple, private way to remember the last time you did something. Ever wonder when you last changed your toothbrush, got an oil change, or ate sushi? ANT (Always Noting Things) is the minimalist app that helps you track these everyday moments without the complexity of traditional note-taking apps. WHAT MAKES ANT SPECIAL: Lightning Fast - Add entries in seconds, not minutes Privacy First - Your data stays on your device (no accounts required) Smart Organization - Create "Ant Trails" to group related activities Powerful Search - Find anything instantly with tags and keywords Beautiful Design - Clean, distraction-free interface PERFECT FOR TRACKING: Health routines (medications, checkups, exercise) Home maintenance (filter changes, cleaning schedules) Car care (oil changes, tire rotations, inspections) Personal habits (reading, hobbies, social activities) Work tasks (meetings, deadlines, project milestones) KEY FEATURES: Add entries with titles, notes, and timestamps Organize with custom tags Create "Ant Trails" to track recurring activities Lightning-fast search across all your entries Sort and filter by date, trail, or tags Export data for backup or sharing Works completely offline PREMIUM FEATURES: Unlimited Ant Trails (free version includes 2) Unlimited Items (free version includes 20) Unlimited Tags (free version includes 10) iCloud backup and sync across devices 9 beautiful color themes + custom color selector PRIVACY GUARANTEED: No accounts or sign-ups required All data stored locally on your device No tracking, analytics, or data sharing Optional iCloud backup (encrypted and private) PERFECT FOR: Students tracking study sessions and assignments Professionals managing work tasks and deadlines Health-conscious users monitoring routines Car owners maintaining service schedules Anyone who wants to remember when they did things ANT transforms the simple act of remembering into an effortless habit. No complex features, no learning curve - just a beautiful, fast way to track your life's moments. Download ANT today and never wonder "when did I last..." again! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Purelist at fortnightly against ANT's every 6 weeks. Purelist also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Purelist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and ANT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Purelist ships an update fortnightly, ANT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Purelist | ANT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shintaro Miyake | Darin Tang |
In-app purchases
Purelist
- Purelist Pro for Students14 Days trial$0.491 Month
- Purelist Pro14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Purelist Pro for Students14 Days trial$4.991 Year
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- Purelist Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Purelist Pro for Students$24.99
- Purelist Pro$49.99
ANT
- ANT - Premium Monthly Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- ANT - Premium Annual Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- ANT - Premium Lifetime$49.99









