A Simple List vs Prism
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!
Prism
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Most task apps make you do more. Prism helps you do less — better. Prism is built on a simple idea: you don't have one to-do list, you have several — work, personal, that side project — and they shouldn't all live in the same pile. So Prism organizes everything into Task Lists, and gives each one its own Focus mode. TASK LISTS — Create a list for each part of your life. You always have a Default list to start with, and can add up to 8 total. Rename them, reorder your tasks with a drag, and move a task from one list to another whenever priorities shift. FOCUS MODE — Star the handful of tasks that actually matter right now, then flip Focus mode on to see just those. Each list has its own Focus limit (1–10), so "focused" means something different for a big project list versus a quick errands list. RECURRING LISTS — For the stuff you repeat — a weekly packing list, recurring chores — check items off as you go, then tap Reset to start the next cycle fresh. Recurring lists don't clutter your Log with the same items week after week. LOG — A record of what you've actually accomplished. Browse your completion history, restore a task if you archived it by mistake, and see your weekly momentum at a glance. KEY FEATURES • Task Lists — Organize tasks by area of your life, not one giant pile. Up to 8 lists, each with its own type and Focus limit. • Focus mode — Star what matters, then filter down to just that. No auto-magic guessing what you should work on — you decide, per list. • Recurring checklists — Built for routines you repeat. Check off, reset, repeat. • Smart capture — Add multiple tasks at once by separating them with commas, "and," or line breaks. Prism splits them instantly. • Due dates & reminders — Pin deadlines to tasks and set push notification reminders up to 30 days in advance. • Drag-to-reorder — Reprioritize any list with a long-press drag, in or out of Focus mode. • Weekly chart — See how many tasks you've completed each day over the last week. Progress you can actually feel. • Multiple profiles — Switch between entirely separate sets of task lists for different areas of your life, without mixing them together. • Dark & light modes — A clean, minimal design that works in any light. Prism is for anyone who ends the day with more on their list than when they started — and wants that to change. Focus on what matters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Prism at 15.1 against A Simple List's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 ships an update monthly, Prism every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A Simple List | Prism |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Becker | Trajectory Labs, LLC |
In-app purchases
A Simple List
No in-app purchases
Prism
No in-app purchases








