Comparison

A Simple List vs Laterly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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!

About

Laterly

Features
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Laterly – Send the right message at the right time Laterly helps you schedule text messages and remember important moments—so you never forget to reach out again. Whether it’s a birthday, a follow-up, or a thoughtful check-in, Laterly makes it easy to plan messages ahead of time and send them exactly when they matter. Why Laterly? • Schedule texts for later Write a message now and send it at the perfect time. • Never forget birthdays Automatically see upcoming birthdays and customize messages for each person. • Personalized reminders Get a notification that opens Messages with your text ready to send. • Fast contact search Browse contacts alphabetically, search instantly, and jump using the A–Z index. • Flexible messaging Send to contacts or schedule messages for anyone—even without saving them first. • Private by design Your contacts and messages stay on your device. Nothing is stored on external servers. Designed to feel effortless Laterly is built to be simple, calm, and reliable—no clutter, no complexity. Just thoughtful messages, sent on time. Perfect for: • Remembering birthdays • Scheduling follow-ups • Staying connected without stress • Being more intentional with communication Download Laterly and never miss a meaningful moment again.

Screenshots

A Simple List4 screens
Laterly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Laterly at weekly against A Simple List's monthly. A Simple List's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Simple List ships an update monthly, Laterly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
A Simple List versus Laterly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Simple ListLaterly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew BeckerJames Capital

In-app purchases

None

A Simple List

No in-app purchases

None

Laterly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A Simple List free?
A Simple List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laterly free?
Laterly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do A Simple List or Laterly have ads?
Neither A Simple List nor Laterly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Simple List or Laterly?
A Simple List ships an update monthly, and Laterly weekly. Most recently, A Simple List was updated on October 11, 2026 and Laterly on October 7, 2026.

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