Comparison

Simple Lists + vs Notes

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

Head to head
About

Simple Lists +

Easily manage grocery, shopping, to-do, and packing lists with a clean interface. Features seamless syncing with Apple Watch, voice dictation for adding items, and quick completion options. Ideal for getting tasks done without complex features.

Highlights
  • Unlimited lists
  • Share lists via text or email
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Voice dictation for list creation and item addition
  • Quickly add previous items
  • Completed items removed automatically
Features
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Simple, easy-to-use design helps you keep track of your grocery lists, shopping lists, checklists, packing lists, to-do lists, and more. Tap items off your shopping list on your wrist and leave your iPhone in your pocket. Free for a limited time to celebrate the Apple Watch! iPhone & Apple Watch Features: + Quickly add previous items back to the active list. + Unlimited lists. + Share lists by text or email. + Multi-line item names. + No advertisements. + Completed items are immediately removed from the active list. You don't need to tap another button, swipe up, shake the phone, or jump through hoops to clear finished items. Apple Watch Features: + Add items using voice dictation. + Quickly add multiple items by saying "comma" between items. For example, say "Bread comma butter comma milk" to quickly add separate items for "Bread", "Butter", and "Milk". + Create new lists using voice dictation. + Immediate updates between your iPhone and Apple Watch. **Pro tip**: Set your Apple Watch to resume the previous activity whenever you raise your wrist. This way, your list is immediately ready for you while you're shopping. 1. Open the "Apple Watch" companion app on your iPhone. 2. In the "My Watch" tab, go to "General" -> "Activate on Wrist Raise" -> "Resume Previous Activity". Don't waste time fiddling with list priorities, categories, or deadlines. With Simple Lists, you can just get things done!

About

Notes

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Simplify your note-taking and task management with Notes: Voice, Notepad, Todos. Create text and voice notes, organize tasks, set reminders, and stay productive. Download now! List of App Benefits: - Create text and voice notes effortlessly. - Manage tasks and to-do lists efficiently. - Set reminders to stay on top of your tasks. Simplify your productivity with Notes: Voice, Notepad, Todos. Download now and take control of your note-taking and task management! • Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy policy: https://www.tecinus.com/p/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Simple Lists +2 screens
Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simple Lists + at 8.1 against Notes's 14.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Simple Lists + versus Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Lists +Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeaka JacksonTECINUS TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS JOINT STOCK COMPANY

In-app purchases

None

Simple Lists +

No in-app purchases

None

Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Lists + free?
Simple Lists + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Lists + or Notes have ads?
Neither Simple Lists + nor Notes shows ads.

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