# Simple Notes vs Lists To do

The clearest difference is rating: Lists To do at 4.8 against Simple Notes's 2.6. Lists To do also leads on ratings volume (106K vs 8) and review sentiment (95% vs 81%). Simple Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Notes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Lists To do sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lists To do holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lists To do has 106K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Simple Notes's written reviews are positive against 95% of Lists To do's.

Simple Notes ships an update every 2 months, Lists To do every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notes | Lists To do |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-noted-memo/id563351488/reviews) | **[4.8 (106K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lists-to-do/id571626623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **106K** |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **94.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [elias sleiman](https://appshunter.io/developer/551532485) | [Thomas Tsopanakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/471022214) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-noted-memo/id563351488)

Capture your thoughts and ideas with ease using this versatile note-taking app. Create text, audio, or video notes, organize them into categories, and set reminders. Share your creations and customize their appearance with various font options.

**Highlights:** Multiple note types (Text, Audio, Video, Photo, List), Add multiple pages per note, Set reminders for notes, Customize font (color, size, type), Share notes, High-quality audio recordings, Pause and continue recordings

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More BackGounds | Free | one-time |
| Unlock Pro Version! | $9.99 | one-time |


### Lists To do

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lists-to-do/id571626623)

Organize all your tasks, lists, and to-dos with ease. This app offers intuitive design, intelligent features for managing items, and powerful reminder capabilities. Keep track of everything from shopping lists to work items and never miss an important task again.

**Highlights:** Task and list management, Customizable reminders, Intuitive and customizable interface, List sorting and organization, iCloud synchronization, List sharing and printing, Progress statistics

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Colors and Stickers Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Keeps me organized
- 🎨 Customizable with icons
- 💡 Great for ADHD and forgetful users
- 🤩 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to edit existing tasks
- 📂 Lack of folder/category organization
- 🔔 Lacking reminders and notifications
- 🔀 Inability to reorder tasks easily

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappearing from lists
- Syncing issues between devices
- App crashing when trying to edit items

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set due dates and reminders for tasks
- Implement a calendar view to see tasks by date
- Allow for nested/sub-tasks within lists
- Add more icon options and customization
- Improve sorting and reordering of tasks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notes free?

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

### Is Lists To do free?

Lists To do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Notes or Lists To do?

Lists To do is rated higher. Simple Notes averages 2.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Lists To do averages 4.8 from 106K ratings.

### Do Simple Notes or Lists To do have ads?

Neither Simple Notes nor Lists To do shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Notes or Lists To do?

Simple Notes ships an update every 2 months, and Lists To do every 3 months. Most recently, Simple Notes was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lists To do on October 20, 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.*