Comparison

Simply vs Shell Notes

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

Head to head
About

Simply

A straightforward task manager with a clean interface for easy organization. It offers basic calendar integration and a tagging system to categorize your to-dos. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no ads or premium features required.

Highlights
  • Basic to-do list management
  • Calendar integration
  • Tagging system for organization
  • Customizable task views
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Simply ToDo: Your Essential Task Manager If you're looking for a basic to-do list app that has no ads or premium features, which requires no email or account signup, and has basic calendar integration to boot, then look no further: Simply ToDo has you covered. Key Features: Basic To-Do List: Easily add, edit, and delete tasks by swiping. Simple, clean interface for quick task management. Calendar Integration: Tap on any day in the calendar to view tasks due on that date. Seamlessly switch between list view and calendar view. Tagging System: Organize tasks with tags: Urgent, Important, Misc, and Shopping. Quickly filter tasks by tag for focused work. Customizable Views: Adjust the main 'All Items' tab to show only specific types of tasks. Dictate which tag shows as the default to help eliminate unnecessary button taps. Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy a clean, distraction-free interface with no ads. Simply ToDo is perfect for anyone looking for a straightforward and efficient way to manage their daily tasks. Whether you're planning your shopping list, organizing work tasks, or tracking important deadlines, Simply ToDo helps you stay on top of everything. Download Simply ToDo now and start organizing your life with ease! If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us via the "contact/support" option in the settings menu. We are constantly working to improve Simply ToDo and provide the best user experience.

About

Shell Notes

Features
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Encrypted notes that never leave your device. No cloud, no account, no tracking. Shell Notes is a private, offline notes app with one sharp focus: keep your writing local, encrypted, and yours alone — in a fast markdown and code editor with a calm, dark, developer-flavored theme. · Real AES-256-GCM encryption (audited open-source crypto: @noble/ciphers, @noble/hashes), keyed off your passphrase via PBKDF2-SHA256. · A master passphrase only you know. No recovery, by design — there is no backdoor and no copy of your data. · App-lock with optional Face ID. · Plain text, Markdown,JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, JSON, Shell, HTTP and CSS syntax highlighting. · Folders, starring, pinning, full-text search. · Eleven monospace typefaces — JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, IBM Plex Mono, Source Code Pro, Ubuntu Mono, Inconsolata, Anonymous Pro, Space Mono, Roboto Mono, VT323, and a default UI font. · A subtle scanline overlay you can switch off. · No analytics. No advertising. No sign-up, no email, no phone number. · No cloud sync, no remote model calls, no leakage. Your notes, folders and search index stay on this device. Export your vault to JSON through the iOS share sheet whenever you choose — nothing leaves otherwise. Shell Notes protects your notes at rest, on this device, with strong encryption. If you forget your passphrase, your locked notes are gone — there is no recovery. If your unlocked iPhone is in someone else's hands, the app is only as safe as your iOS lock screen and the auto-lock setting you choose inside Shell Notes. For developers, journalists, and anyone who closes an app the moment it asks for an email address. Quiet, local, yours. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shellnotes.surge.sh/privacy

Screenshots

Simply4 screens
Shell Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply at none against Shell Notes's 3. Simply also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. Shell Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Simply asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Simply versus Shell Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplyShell Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric MullenIvan Dotsenko

In-app purchases

None

Simply

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Shell Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Shell Notes Pro Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Shell Notes Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shell Notes Pro Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Simply free?
Simply is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shell Notes free?
Shell Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simply or Shell Notes have ads?
Neither Simply nor Shell Notes shows ads.

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