# Lista vs NoteFormat

The clearest difference is ads: Lista at none against NoteFormat's shown. NoteFormat's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lista sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NoteFormat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lista ships an update weekly, NoteFormat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lista | NoteFormat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lista-task-manager/id6683313094/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Wing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519352661) | [Yat Wing WU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863433728) |

## What reviewers say

### Lista

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lista-task-manager/id6683313094)

This app offers a flexible, modular approach to task management, allowing users to build custom workflows. Organize and find tasks easily with tags and smart lists, creating personalized views for efficient project and to-do management.

**Highlights:** Modular task management, Customizable workflows, Smart lists, Tag-based organization, Personalized task views, Efficient to-do management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Professional Yearly | $7.99 | per year |


### NoteFormat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteformat-expense-formatter/id6756885265)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lista free?

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

### Is NoteFormat free?

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

### Do Lista or NoteFormat have ads?

NoteFormat shows ads; Lista does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lista or NoteFormat?

Lista ships an update weekly, and NoteFormat every 3 days. Most recently, Lista was updated on September 24, 2026 and NoteFormat on September 17, 2026.

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