# SimpleLists vs Calendar & Tasks

The clearest difference is ads: Calendar & Tasks at none against SimpleLists's shown. Calendar & Tasks also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleLists sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Calendar & Tasks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SimpleLists against 5.0 for Calendar & Tasks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

SimpleLists ships an update every 6 weeks, Calendar & Tasks every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleLists | Calendar & Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelists-checklists/id6711347262/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-and-tasks-cality/id6812285970/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joe Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770032816) | [Wystone LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851750664) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleLists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelists-checklists/id6711347262)

Create and manage reusable checklists with an intuitive interface. This app offers cloud syncing for access across devices, helping you stay organized effortlessly for various personal and professional tasks.

**Highlights:** Reusable checklists, User-friendly interface, Cloud syncing, Customizable lists, Task management

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.00 | per year |
| Mini tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Plus tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Pro tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Max tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Ultra tip | $15.00 | one-time |


### Calendar & Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-and-tasks-cality/id6812285970)

This app integrates your events, tasks, and weather into a single, clear timeline. It offers natural language input for easy event creation and customizable widgets for quick access to your plans and weather forecasts. Manage your schedule and to-do list efficiently in one place.

**Highlights:** Unified calendar and task management, Natural language event and task creation, Customizable home screen widgets, Integrated weather forecasts, Syncs with Apple Calendar and Reminders, Multiple view options (agenda, day, week, month, year)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cality Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Cality Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Cality Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleLists free?

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

### Is Calendar & Tasks free?

Calendar & Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleLists or Calendar & Tasks?

SimpleLists and Calendar & Tasks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do SimpleLists or Calendar & Tasks have ads?

SimpleLists shows ads; Calendar & Tasks does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleLists or Calendar & Tasks?

SimpleLists ships an update every 6 weeks, and Calendar & Tasks every 2 days. Most recently, SimpleLists was updated on October 6, 2026 and Calendar & Tasks on October 15, 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.*