A Simple List vs Lists for Days
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create multiple categorized lists
- Customize list colors
- Add, edit, and delete items
- Reorder list items
- Mark items as completed
- iPhone and Apple Watch support
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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!
Lists for Days
Organize your thoughts and tasks with an intuitive list-making application. Create unlimited nested lists of various types, including plain, checklist, and numbered formats. Quickly add new items and access your lists via a home screen widget.
- Unlimited list creation
- Infinitely nested lists
- Multiple list types (plain, checklist, numbered)
- Shortcut for adding new items
- Home screen widget
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Lists for Days is a simple app to create lists! - Create unlimited lists - Infinitely nest your lists - Multiple lists types - Plain - Checklist - Numbered - Shortcut to add new items to a list - Home screen widget
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: A Simple List at 4.5 against Lists for Days's 4.0. A Simple List also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (34 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
A Simple List holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Simple List has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
A Simple List ships an update monthly, Lists for Days every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A Simple List | Lists for Days |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (34 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Becker | Victor Johnson |
Customer experience
A Simple List
Lists for Days
In-app purchases
A Simple List
No in-app purchases
Lists for Days
No in-app purchases
