# Notes Magic vs SimpleLists

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Notes Magic at 15.0 against SimpleLists's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes Magic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and SimpleLists sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notes Magic ships an update monthly, SimpleLists every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes Magic | SimpleLists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelists-checklists/id6711347262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hoang Nguyen Dong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450259985) | [Joe Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770032816) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-magic-cloud-notes/id1614998775)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### SimpleLists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelists-checklists/id6711347262)

Create and manage reusable checklists with an intuitive interface. This app offers cloud syncing for access across devices, helping you stay organized effortlessly for various personal and professional tasks.

**Highlights:** Reusable checklists, User-friendly interface, Cloud syncing, Customizable lists, Task management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.00 | per year |
| Mini tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Plus tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Pro tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Max tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Ultra tip | $15.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes Magic free?

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

### Is SimpleLists free?

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

### Do Notes Magic or SimpleLists have ads?

Both Notes Magic and SimpleLists show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes Magic or SimpleLists?

Notes Magic ships an update monthly, and SimpleLists every 6 weeks. Most recently, Notes Magic was updated on October 15, 2026 and SimpleLists on October 6, 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.*