# Simple vs Only Checklists

The clearest difference is price: Simple at Free against Only Checklists's $0.99. Simple also leads on iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). Only Checklists's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Simple is free to download; Only Checklists costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simple against 5.0 for Only Checklists. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Simple ships an update every 2 months, Only Checklists every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple | Only Checklists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-task/id6714447993/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-checklists/id6791727936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ShapeHaven Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747127977) | [Charles Ammon](https://appshunter.io/developer/297487706) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-task/id6714447993)

Streamline your day and achieve your goals with an intuitive task management tool. Easily create, manage, and prioritize tasks to stay organized and focused. This app is designed for effortless productivity, whether you're at home, work, or on the go.

**Highlights:** Intuitive interface, Task creation and management, Task prioritization, Deadline tracking, Streamline daily activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Only Checklists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-checklists/id6791727936)

Create reusable templates for procedures and run independent checklists from them. Track progress, archive completed tasks, and customize lists with colors and icons. Export and share your checklists in various formats.

**Highlights:** Create reusable checklist templates, Run independent checklists from templates, Automatic completion and archiving, Customizable colors and icons, Export to PDF, RTF, TXT, Markdown, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Private by design, no account needed

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple free?

Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Only Checklists free?

Only Checklists costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple or Only Checklists?

Simple and Only Checklists are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Simple or Only Checklists have ads?

Neither Simple nor Only Checklists shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple or Only Checklists?

Simple ships an update every 2 months, and Only Checklists every 10 days. Most recently, Simple was updated on September 30, 2026 and Only Checklists on October 7, 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.*