Comparison

MapBrief vs Simple Stock List

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

Head to head
About

MapBrief

Features
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[Draw Your Thoughts and Memories on the Map, Map Brief] Sometimes, simply saving a location isn't enough. Details like "Enter through this alley for the entrance" or "The view is best from this exact spot" are hard to capture with text alone. Map Brief is the most intuitive map recording app that lets you sketch directly on the map with a pen and pin photos to specific spots to capture the moment. [Key Features] - Freeform Map Drawing Draw paths, zones, and notes freely on the map using your Apple Pencil or finger. Intuitively visualize complex directions, hiking trails, or your personal walking courses. - Vivid Photo Markers Drag and drop photos to pin them to specific locations. Check restaurant menus, travel sceneries, or site conditions exactly where they happened on the map. - Various Map Modes Choose the map that fits your needs, from clean standard maps for clarity to immersive satellite views for reality. [Recommended For] Foodie Explorers: Those who want to build their own restaurant map complete with menu photos. Travel Planners: Those who want to visually organize travel routes and key spots. Field & Site Surveyors: Those who need to note real estate locations or site specifics directly on the map. Complete your own personal map with Map Brief today.

About

Simple Stock List

Easily manage inventory and stock levels on your phone. Track quantities, set minimum levels to identify low stock, and organize items with units, labels, and notes. Export lists to PDF for printing or sharing.

Highlights
  • Intuitive stock quantity management
  • Set minimum stock levels for low stock alerts
  • Organize items with units and labels
  • Add notes and links to items
  • Export lists to PDF and share data
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Create stock lists easily on your phone. Simple Stock List is an easy-to-use app for managing stock quantities and minimum stock levels. You can use it for household supplies, office equipment, store items, small business inventory, consumables, and many other kinds of stock management. Record stock quantity, unit, label, notes, and links for each item. By setting a minimum stock level, you can quickly see which items are running low. ■ Features ・Intuitive operation A simple and easy-to-understand UI / UX. Create and manage stock lists smoothly, even if you are using it for the first time. ・Stock quantity management Record the quantity for each stock item. You can enter numbers directly or adjust them easily with buttons. ・Minimum stock level Set a minimum stock level for each item. Low-stock items are easy to recognize at a glance. ・Unit and label management Set units such as pcs, boxes, bottles, kg, L, and more. Use labels to organize items by category, purpose, or location. ・Notes Add notes to each stock item. You can record purchase sources, storage locations, reminders, and other details. ・Flexible appearance Set colors for each item. Organize important items and categories visually. ・Links Add links to each item. Useful for saving purchase pages, reference websites, or reorder links. ・PDF / Print Export your stock list as a PDF. Use it for printing, sharing, or checking inventory on paper. ・Export and sharing Save and share your stock data. Useful for backup and use on other devices. ・Ready to use No account registration required. Start managing your stock right away. ・Dark mode Supports dark mode for comfortable use at night. Recommended for anyone who wants to create stock lists easily on a phone, manage household supplies, organize equipment, or keep track of small business inventory in a simple way.

Screenshots

MapBrief4 screens
Simple Stock List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapBrief at none against Simple Stock List's 2. MapBrief also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Simple Stock List sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MapBrief asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapBrief ships an update every 4 days, Simple Stock List monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
MapBrief versus Simple Stock List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapBriefSimple Stock List
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeechan KangYUKI TANAIKE

In-app purchases

None

MapBrief

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Stock List

Subscriptions2
  • Stock Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Stock Pro (Annual)$18.001 Year

Questions

Is MapBrief free?
MapBrief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Stock List free?
Simple Stock List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MapBrief or Simple Stock List have ads?
Neither MapBrief nor Simple Stock List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapBrief or Simple Stock List?
MapBrief ships an update every 4 days, and Simple Stock List monthly. Most recently, MapBrief was updated on October 10, 2026 and Simple Stock List on October 17, 2026.

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