Comparison

Evernote vs JustLists+

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

Head to head
About

Evernote

Capture ideas, organize notes, and manage tasks across all your devices. This app helps you tame distractions and accomplish more by bringing your to-dos, schedule, and important information together in one searchable place.

Highlights
  • Capture ideas as searchable notes
  • Create to-do lists with reminders
  • Organize with notebooks and tags
  • Scan and digitize paper documents
  • Sync across all devices
  • Integrate with Google Calendar
  • Web clipping for articles
Features
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Evernote is your second brain — the place to keep everything that matters and find it again the moment you need it. "…an invaluable tool for organizing a messy digital life." — The New York Times Capture a thought, a to-do, a photo, or a whole project, then let Evernote help you organize it, make sense of it, transcribe a meeting or tidy up a rough draft, and bring it back exactly when it counts. From the first spark of an idea to the finished plan, it all lives in one calm, searchable place — at work, at home, and everywhere in between. CAPTURE ANYTHING Jot a quick note, build a checklist, save a photo, an email or a PDF, or clip an article from the web before it disappears. Type it out, write by hand, snap a picture, or record a voice memo — whatever's fastest in the moment. Your ideas land in one place, ready when you are, so nothing gets lost on a sticky note or buried in your inbox. STAY ORGANIZED, EFFORTLESSLY Sort notes into notebooks and add tags, or just start writing and let structure follow. Group related notes together, pin the ones you reach for most, and keep work, school, and life neatly apart — without spending your day tidying up. Evernote keeps things in order so you can stay focused on the thinking. FIND WHAT YOU NEED, FAST Search across everything you've saved — including the text inside your images and PDFs. Ask in plain language and Semantic Search surfaces the right note, even when you can't remember the exact words or where you put it. The more you save, the more useful it becomes. MEET YOUR AI ASSISTANT Your AI Assistant clears away the busywork so you can stay in the thinking, working quietly alongside you. Record a conversation and Evernote AI transcribes and summarizes it for you; AI Transcription turns audio, images, and video into text; and AI Edit cleans up a rough draft, shortens it, or changes the tone while keeping it in your own voice. PLAN YOUR DAY Add due dates, reminders, and to-dos right inside your notes, so the next step is always clear and nothing slips through the cracks. Check things off as you go and keep momentum without switching apps. WORK EVERYWHERE Your notes sync automatically across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and the web — start on one device and pick up right where you left off on another. Evernote works offline too, so you're never locked out of your own ideas, even when you're far from a signal. FOR WORK, SCHOOL, AND LIFE - Plan projects, prep meetings, and keep every detail in one place. - Take lecture notes, organize research, and study smarter for exams. - Save recipes, plan trips, track goals, and remember the little things that matter. - Keep a journal, draft your next big idea, and capture inspiration whenever it strikes. "Its magic lies in its flexibility." — PCMag However you think, and whatever you're working on, Evernote helps you remember everything and get it done. Capture today's idea — and find it the moment you need it.

About

JustLists+

Features
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JustLists+ is the list app you buy once and own forever. No subscriptions. No ads. Just lists. FOUNDER'S DISCOUNT - 30% OFF Early supporters get exclusive pricing. Upgrade now before prices go up. CREATE LISTS FOR ANYTHING • Grocery runs to Trader Joe's, Costco, Safeway • Hardware store trips to Home Depot or Lowe's • To-do lists, packing lists, wish lists • Any list you need — simple and flexible COLLABORATE IN REAL-TIME Share with family, roommates, or friends. Add items from work while your partner checks things off at the store. Changes sync instantly. SMART SUGGESTIONS JustLists+ remembers your items. Start typing and add things faster. SIMPLE BY DESIGN No clutter. No complicated setup. Create a list, add items, cross them off. Done. PAY ONCE, OWN FOREVER Tired of renting your apps? We are too. One purchase, yours for life. And yes — even the free tier is completely ad-free. Download JustLists+ and never pay for a list app again.

Screenshots

Evernote4 screens
JustLists+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Evernote at none against JustLists+'s shown. Evernote also leads on chart position (#27 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. Evernote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $13.95 per month and JustLists+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Evernote versus JustLists+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvernoteJustLists+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (78K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings78K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size332 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvernote CorporationStory Bloom, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Evernote

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Notes not saving properly
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Search functionality not working as expected
  • Inability to access notes after subscription changes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved mobile app performance and stability
  • Enhanced security features like encryption and two-factor authentication
  • More flexible and affordable subscription options
  • Better customer support and communication
  • Expanded formatting and customization options

JustLists+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Evernote

Subscriptions9
  • Evernote Plus$13.951 Month
  • Evernote Plus2 variants$15.001 Month
  • Evernote Premium2 variants$17.491 Month
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  • Evernote Personal$17.491 Month
  • Evernote Personal7 Days trial$17.491 Month
  • Monthly Personal Plan7 Days trial$17.491 Month
  • Evernote Personal Monthly$17.491 Month
  • Evernote Personal Monthly$22.001 Month
  • Evernote Premium$169.001 Year
2 purchases

JustLists+

One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99
  • Household Lifetime Premiium$19.99

Questions

Is Evernote free?
Evernote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JustLists+ free?
JustLists+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Evernote or JustLists+ have ads?
JustLists+ shows ads; Evernote does not.
Which is updated more often, Evernote or JustLists+?
Evernote ships an update weekly, and JustLists+ weekly. Most recently, Evernote was updated on October 19, 2026 and JustLists+ on October 2, 2026.

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