# Simple list - is there an app for that? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [October 15, 2012, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-list-is-there-an-app-for-that/637746 "2012-10-15T03:22:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-list-is-there-an-app-for-that/637746/21 "2012-10-15T17:53:41Z")
> [@Bosstone](#): > > Color Note on the Android market works fine for me. Don’t know if it’s on the iMarket. That looks close to what I’m looking for - I’ll play around with it tonight after work. Thanks very much for the HELPFUL suggestion! ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-list-is-there-an-app-for-that/637746/22 "2012-10-15T17:57:07Z")
**Reply** and **fubbleskag** thanks as well. I’ll poke around on them tonight as well. ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-list-is-there-an-app-for-that/637746/23 "2012-10-15T18:31:32Z")
> [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > Nope, it doesn’t. Once you click on the little box, it move the item from the Reminder list to the Completed list. Then you have to go through the items on the Completed list and tick them off again, to finally be rid of them. Just tap the reminder itself (not the check box) and then hit delete. ---
**Author:** ![UncleRojelio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/unclerojelio/32/3160_2.png) [@UncleRojelio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleRojelio)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-list-is-there-an-app-for-that/637746/24 "2012-10-15T18:43:43Z")
> [@beowulff](#): > > Just tap the reminder itself (not the check box) and then hit delete. Yep, that works. To delete several, hit the ‘Edit’ button and then delete your merry way down the list. ---
**Author:** ![chappachula](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-list-is-there-an-app-for-that/637746/25 "2012-10-15T19:46:56Z")
> [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > Look, if you don’t want to be helpful and just be snarky, there’s a place called the Pit for that. When I post in GQ, I’m looking for helpful, knowledgable answers to my question, as the other posters in this thread are providing. sorry.. ( Really. I was trying for a little humor. I blew it, I guess. So… no more negative vibes…) We now return you to your locally broadcasted thread ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-list-is-there-an-app-for-that/637746/26 "2012-10-16T01:18:57Z")
> [@beowulff](#): > > Just tap the reminder itself (not the check box) and then hit delete. That’s still three taps - tap the reminder, which takes you to the “Details” screen; tap “delete” which brings up an “are you sure?” box, and then a third tap to finally delete it. I’m lazy and like instant gratification. I want to tap an entry and see it go away right away, just like the deletion function used to work on my old Palm - tap the box, the Palm drew a line through the entry, and then the entry disappeared. ---
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-list-is-there-an-app-for-that/637746/27 "2012-10-16T02:19:23Z")
Noodling around the web brought be to a free app called [Simplenote,](http://blog.laptopmag.com/the-best-replacements-for-default-iphone-apps?slide=10) recommended as a replacement for the defualt-included notes app. Maybe that’s more what you want? ---
**Author:** ![StuffLikeThatThere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc8723/32.png) [@StuffLikeThatThere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StuffLikeThatThere)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-list-is-there-an-app-for-that/637746/28 "2012-10-16T02:46:26Z")
If you’re willing to spend a couple of bucks, you might like Clear. I don’t use it myself (having fallen for one of the nested recurring almost-makes-your-coffee list apps), but it looks like it might be just what you’re looking for. Screen shots don’t look especially impressive, but a video ([Clear is a New List App for iPhone You Have to See](http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/01/26/clear-is-an-incredible-new-list-app-for-iphone-from-realmac-and-fresh-studio-impending/)) demo makes it look simple, easy to use, and efficient. ---
**Author:** ![Projammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/projammer/32/559_2.png) [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-list-is-there-an-app-for-that/637746/29 "2012-10-16T03:08:10Z")
I like [Catch](https://catch.com/). No option for checking off right now, but I can create a list on the website and access it from my phone or vice versa. I can also capture pics and voice notes for later review. ---
**Author:** ![Dickerman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@Dickerman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dickerman)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-list-is-there-an-app-for-that/637746/30 "2012-10-16T03:58:09Z")
> [@StuffLikeThatThere](#): > > If you’re willing to spend a couple of bucks, you might like Clear. This is what I use and can highly recommend it. It’s only $1.99 now. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-list-is-there-an-app-for-that/637746.md?page=1)