# Simple Checklists vs Multilist

The clearest difference is price: Multilist at Free against Simple Checklists's $0.99. Multilist also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). Simple Checklists's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Multilist is free to download; Simple Checklists costs $0.99 up front. Multilist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simple Checklists asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simple Checklists against 5.0 for Multilist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Simple Checklists ships an update monthly, Multilist weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Checklists | Multilist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklists/id400071909/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multilist-gtd-kanban-planner/id6475388941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simpler Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/392250183) | [Soyeon Noh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201270238) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Checklists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklists/id400071909)

Manage multiple lists with ease. This application allows you to check and uncheck items, and mark them for future use. Its straightforward design ensures a simple and intuitive user experience.

**Highlights:** Create and manage multiple checklists, Check/uncheck items, Mark items for future reuse, Simple and easy to use interface, Organize tasks efficiently

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Multilist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multilist-gtd-kanban-planner/id6475388941)

This app offers multiple task management methods, including lists, Kanban boards, and matrices, allowing users to choose the best approach for each project. It supports unlimited sub-tasks, recurring tasks, and location-based reminders, with iCloud sync and collaboration features. A free version is available with limitations, while a Pro version offers unlimited tasks and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Multiple task views (List, Kanban, Matrix, GTD, Mandalart), Unlimited sub-tasks and hierarchy, Recurring tasks and dependencies, Location-based reminders, iCloud sync and project sharing, Calendar view and full-text search

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Checklists free?

Simple Checklists costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Multilist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Checklists or Multilist?

Simple Checklists and Multilist are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Simple Checklists or Multilist have ads?

Neither Simple Checklists nor Multilist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Checklists or Multilist?

Simple Checklists ships an update monthly, and Multilist weekly. Most recently, Simple Checklists was updated on November 1, 2026 and Multilist on November 4, 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.*