Comparison

My List vs VaultNotes

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

Head to head
About

My List

Features
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Tired of forgetting what to buy? My List - Shopping helps you stay organized with a simple and efficient shopping experience. - Create multiple store lists - Add and check off items as you shop - Keep track of purchased items without losing them - Easily delete items when no longer needed

About

VaultNotes

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VaultNotes keeps your private thoughts and plans on-device, locked behind Face ID or your device passcode. Open the app, authenticate, and dive straight into a clean, focused notebook designed for iPhone. - Fast Secure Unlock Enter the vault with Face ID or your device passcode. VaultNotes automatically re-locks whenever you leave the app, so your notes stay protected. - Beautiful Note List Search, pin favorites, and view recent edits at a glance. Relative timestamps and haptic feedback make organization effortless. - Powerful Editing Write with a distraction-free editor that supports Markdown. Toggle preview with a tap to see exactly how your formatting will look. - Local-Only Storage Notes never leave your device - no accounts, servers, or analytics. Everything is stored securely with SwiftData. - Quick Share & Cleanup Share any note with the system sheet, or automatically clear empty drafts so your list stays tidy. Whether you’re outlining plans, tracking ideas, or keeping a personal journal, VaultNotes keeps it simple, secure, and private.

Screenshots

My List4 screens
VaultNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My List ships an update every 3 days, VaultNotes monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
My List versus VaultNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy ListVaultNotes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMin Kyoung Jangtest2222

In-app purchases

None

My List

No in-app purchases

None

VaultNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My List free?
My List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VaultNotes free?
VaultNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My List or VaultNotes have ads?
My List shows ads; VaultNotes does not.
Which is updated more often, My List or VaultNotes?
My List ships an update every 3 days, and VaultNotes monthly. Most recently, My List was updated on November 8, 2026 and VaultNotes on November 9, 2026.

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