Comparison

Truly Simple Kanban vs MemoRandom

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

Head to head
About

Truly Simple Kanban

This minimalistic app provides a straightforward kanban board for task management. Organize tasks by dragging them between 'To Do,' 'In Progress,' and 'Done' columns. Customize tasks with colors and checkboxes, with data synced across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop task management
  • Customizable tasks with colors and checkboxes
  • Device and iCloud syncing
  • Cross-device compatibility (iOS, macOS)
  • Multiple board support (Pro feature)
Features
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Truly Simple Kanban is a minimalist task board designed for makers, students, and creatives. It gives you a clear visual overview of what needs to get done, without overwhelming you with complex project management features. It uses physical-paper-inspired colors, adheres to strict accessibility standards, and syncs seamlessly across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features: • Drag and Drop: Move tasks easily between To Do, In Progress, and Done. • Custom Columns: Rename or add new columns to match your workflow. • Accessible Design: Enjoy high-contrast text, large touch targets, and full support for Dark Mode and Dynamic Type text resizing. • Color Coding: Organize tasks and boards with custom colors. • iCloud Sync: Automatically sync your boards and colors across your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. • Total Privacy: Everything is stored securely on your device. No permissions required, zero data collected.

About

MemoRandom

Features
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MemoRandom is a quiet place to capture ideas, tasks, and passing thoughts before they disappear. Write or speak, add reminders and tags, then let the timeline keep everything easy to find. KEY FEATURES - Fast capture: Write, record voice notes, and create checklists from one place. - Timeline: Browse today, yesterday, this week, and earlier notes with search, filters, archive, and multi-select. - Review: See today’s activity, weekly capture trends, and a random note from the past. - Local first: Keep recording without a connection. Notes stay on your device by default. - Export and backup: Export your notes as Markdown or JSON. - Privacy Lock: Protect local notes with Face ID. - Optional Sync: Sign in with Apple to unlock incremental server sync across your devices. Local notes, reminders, privacy lock, and exports are free. Server and cross-device sync is an optional paid feature. Purchases are handled by the App Store, and Restore Purchases is supported.

Screenshots

Truly Simple Kanban3 screens
MemoRandom4 screens

Verdict

The call

Truly Simple Kanban and MemoRandom are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Truly Simple Kanban sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MemoRandom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Truly Simple Kanban versus MemoRandom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruly Simple KanbanMemoRandom
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin Wright贺 黄

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Truly Simple Kanban

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99
1 purchases

MemoRandom

One-time1
  • MemoRandom Pro (Sync)$4.99

Questions

Is Truly Simple Kanban free?
Truly Simple Kanban is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MemoRandom free?
MemoRandom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Truly Simple Kanban or MemoRandom have ads?
Neither Truly Simple Kanban nor MemoRandom shows ads.

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