# Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists vs TimeCal

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeCal at weekly against Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's every 3 weeks. Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and TimeCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.9 for Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists against 5.0 for TimeCal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists ships an update every 3 weeks, TimeCal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists | TimeCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-and-lists/id6749871033/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecal-tasks-schedule-and-log/id6760583361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Kodeo Labs Ab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830453205) | [筱彤 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622372136) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-and-lists/id6749871033)

Capture ideas, to-dos, and reminders instantly with this fast, lightweight notepad. Enjoy a simple, distraction-free interface that works entirely offline and keeps your data private on your device. Organize and edit notes with ease for a clean note-taking experience.

**Highlights:** Quick note-taking, Distraction-free interface, Offline functionality, Private and secure, Note organization, Easy editing and deletion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notes Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### TimeCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecal-tasks-schedule-and-log/id6760583361)

This app helps you manage your day by combining task planning, time tracking, and habit building into a single, focused workspace. It aims to reduce distractions and provide a clearer rhythm for your daily activities, offering insights into how you spend your time.

**Highlights:** Task prioritization, Daily schedule management, Time tracking and analysis, Habit building with progress tracking, Focus mode timer, Cross-device collaboration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists free?

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeCal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists or TimeCal?

TimeCal is rated higher. Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists averages 4.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while TimeCal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists or TimeCal have ads?

Neither Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists nor TimeCal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists or TimeCal?

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimeCal weekly. Most recently, Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists was updated on October 10, 2026 and TimeCal on October 2, 2026.

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