Comparison

SimpleNote vs nordicList

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

Head to head
About

SimpleNote

Features
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SimpleNote – Your smart task & notes app Organize your day in style – from quick thoughts to important reminders. With SimpleNote, you can take notes, manage tasks, and get reminded – all in one clean and elegant interface. Key Features β€’ Create tasks with title, description & category β€’ Set due dates and reminders β€’ Organized views: Work, Personal, Important & more β€’ Dark mode – optimized for day & night use β€’ Local storage – your data stays on your device β€’ Create & manage tasks efficiently Privacy first Your tasks are never stored in the cloud. No account needed. No hidden trackers. Whether it’s a spontaneous idea or structured planning – SimpleNote brings clarity to your everyday life. Download now and get organized!

About

nordicList

Features
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no accounts, no clutter, no noise. just the things you want to remember, and the quiet satisfaction of checking them off. – tap to check off. a few seconds to change your mind. – swipe to delete. undo if you didn't mean it. – hold and drag to reorder. – keep separate lists for groceries, work, home, or whatever you like. – gentle reminders, only when you ask for them. – add things with siri: "add an item to nordicList". – see what you've done, grouped by day. everything stays on your phone. live. breathe. check it off. enjoy Pro-tip: Add the app to your Action Button Shortcut

Screenshots

SimpleNote4 screens
nordicList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: nordicList at every 3 weeks against SimpleNote's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SimpleNote ships an update every 2 months, nordicList every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SimpleNote versus nordicList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleNotenordicList
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPatrick LanhamKnut Wigestrand

In-app purchases

None

SimpleNote

No in-app purchases

None

nordicList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleNote free?
SimpleNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is nordicList free?
nordicList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleNote or nordicList have ads?
Neither SimpleNote nor nordicList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleNote or nordicList?
SimpleNote ships an update every 2 months, and nordicList every 3 weeks. Most recently, SimpleNote was updated on October 15, 2026 and nordicList on October 25, 2026.

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