Comparison

SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do vs Essimu

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

Head to head
About

SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do

Create and manage shopping lists, to-do lists, and notes with ease. Features include drag-and-drop reordering, bulk actions, and customizable themes. Advanced options offer cloud syncing and collaborative editing for shared lists.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop reordering
  • Cross out finished items
  • Bulk add and delete
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Share lists
  • Cloud syncing
  • Collaborative editing
Features
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Simple Shopping List is the fastest way to write a grocery list, share it with your family, and check items off as you shop. No clutter, no sign-up, no learning curve — open it and start typing. Most shopping list apps make you fight the interface. This one gets out of the way: add items in seconds, drag to reorder, bulk-add a whole week of groceries at once, and check things off with a tap while you push a cart one-handed. How do I share a shopping list with my family? Create an online list and invite them. Everyone sees the same list update live — so when your partner grabs the milk, it disappears from your list too. Can I use it without the internet? Yes. Local lists work entirely offline and stay on your device, with no account required. Online lists sync when you are connected, and you can keep both kinds side by side. What is free and what is paid? The app is free and includes up to three lists — local, online, or shared — with every feature unlocked: live sharing, drag-and-drop reordering, bulk add, dark mode, custom themes, font sizing and row-height controls. PRO — monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase — removes ads and lifts the three-list limit. Built for groceries, pantry restocks, household errands, weekly meal planning, quick notes, and everyday to-do lists. Features • Three kinds of list — local, online, and online + local together • Live sharing with family, partners, or roommates • Bulk add — type or paste a whole list at once • Drag-and-drop reordering • Works offline; optional online sync • Dark mode, custom themes, adjustable font size and row height • Fast one-handed check-off while you shop • No sign-up required to get started Questions/feedback: help@lamigsoftware.com Privacy Policy: https://lamigsoftware.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://lamigsoftware.com/terms

About

Essimu

Features
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Essimu is your gateway to connecting to loved ones back home at very affordable rates. Simply install the app, load credit and call home all day, every day!

Screenshots

SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do4 screens
Essimu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Essimu at none against SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do's shown. Essimu also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, 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. SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Essimu sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do ships an update every 6 weeks, Essimu every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do versus Essimu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSIMPLE Shopping List + To DoEssimu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (726 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings726 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoy Alexandre RollanAlex Kisakye

Bugs and requests

SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing or not opening
  • Syncing issues across devices
  • Disappearing or lost shopping lists

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to rearrange list items
  • Option to have multiple lists
  • Automatic item movement to bottom when checked off
  • Improved keyboard handling when adding items

Essimu

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do

Subscriptions5
  • Full Access To All Features3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Full Access To All Features3 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Year
  • Full Access To All Features$9.991 Year
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  • Full Access To All Features3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Full Access To All Features7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Full Access To All Features$4.99
  • Full Access To All Features$14.99
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  • Full Access To All Features$24.99
3 purchases

Essimu

One-time3
  • Purchase 10 Credits$12.00
  • Purchase 20 Credits$25.00
  • Purchase 50 Credits$55.00

Questions

Is SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do free?
SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Essimu free?
Essimu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do or Essimu have ads?
SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do shows ads; Essimu does not.
Which is updated more often, SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do or Essimu?
SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do ships an update every 6 weeks, and Essimu every 6 months. Most recently, SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do was updated on November 3, 2026 and Essimu on October 30, 2026.

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