Comparison

Checklist vs Simple Note

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

Head to head
About

Checklist

Organize packing, shopping, and daily tasks with nested lists and reusable templates. Quickly check off items and reset lists for future use. Core features are free, with an option to remove ads via a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Nested lists and sub-categories
  • Reusable list templates
  • Quick check and reset functionality
  • Continuous item addition
  • List export to other apps
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Make a list once and use it again. Organize packing, shopping and daily to-dos with nested items, your own templates and quick check resets. Core features are free; ad removal is a one-time purchase. ■ Organize items into lists and sublists Group items by category: Trip → Clothes → Shirts and socks. Parent and child items keep longer lists organized, and you can reorder items to suit your plans. ■ Reuse your lists Save a frequently used list as a template for your next shopping trip or vacation. Copy items or entire lists instead of entering everything again. ■ See what is left to do Checking a parent item also checks its children. Switch between To-Do and All to see the remaining items. Use Uncheck All to reset your list for next time. ■ Everyday conveniences Add items continuously, search your lists, and move or copy items. Use Dark Mode and a badge showing the number of unchecked items. Export lists to Notes, email or other apps to share them. ■ Remove ads with a one-time purchase Core features are free. Premium removes ads with a one-time purchase, not a subscription. After changing devices, use Restore Purchases with the Apple Account used for your purchase. Make everyday preparation a little easier.

About

Simple Note

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Simple Note is a clean, straightforward notepad for everyday notes, lists, reminders, and quick ideas. Ad-free. No tracking. Made in the USA. Open the app and start typing. Your current note is automatically saved as you work, so there is no separate Save button to remember. Features include: • Automatic saving while you type • Dot or numbered Auto Bullets • Adjustable text sizes • Your selected text size stays with the current note • A default text size for newly created notes • Easy sharing through the iOS Share Sheet • Simple Clear and Hide Keyboard controls • Light and Dark Mode support • No advertising • No user tracking • Privacy information and app settings available directly in the app Simple Note is designed to keep note-taking simple: one current note, quick access, and no unnecessary complexity. Important information should always be backed up or shared somewhere safe. See the app’s Important Notice and Privacy Information for additional details. Simple Note is developed in the USA.

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
Simple Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Checklist at Free against Simple Note's $0.99. Simple Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

Checklist is free to download; Simple Note costs $0.99 up front. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, Simple Note every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Checklist versus Simple Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistSimple Note
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoNicholas Milazzo

Bugs and requests

Checklist

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Checklist items disappearing after being checked
  • Inability to edit or delete last list item
  • Text editing issues when trying to modify longer entries

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to import/export checklists
  • Automatic reset/unchecking of daily tasks
  • Option to rearrange order of main list items
  • Notification/reminder functionality

Simple Note

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
None

Simple Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Note free?
Simple Note costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Checklist or Simple Note have ads?
Checklist shows ads; Simple Note does not.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or Simple Note?
Checklist ships an update every 9 days, and Simple Note every 8 days. Most recently, Checklist was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simple Note on October 31, 2026.

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