Comparison

SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do vs Blocked

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

This app helps you quickly create and share shopping lists with family and friends. It offers offline functionality and a clutter-free interface, allowing you to add, reorder, and check off items with ease. Customize themes and font sizes for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Create and share shopping lists
  • Offline functionality
  • Bulk item adding
  • Drag-and-drop reordering
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • One-handed check-off
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

Blocked

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Take back control of your screen time. Blocked is a simple and powerful app blocker designed to help you spend less time scrolling and more time focusing on what matters. Whether you're studying, working, reading or simply trying to be more present, Blocked helps remove distractions before they become habits. Features * Block Now Immediately and indefinitely block distracting apps with a single tap. * Timed Sessions Stay focused for a set period of time. * Recurring Routines Create daily or weekly schedules that automatically block distracting apps. * Custom App Groups Create reusable app groups to block * Strict & PIN Unlock Modes Choose whether a block can be ended with your PIN or remains active until it finishes. * Simple by design No clutter. No unnecessary complexity. Just the tools you need to stay focused. Great for * Studying * Work * Reading * Sleep routines * Reducing social media use * Building healthier phone habits * Increasing the amount of time you have to be productive Blocked uses Apple's Screen Time technology to block access to selected apps during your focus time. Visit our website at: https://blocked-app.com/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://blocked-app.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do4 screens
Blocked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do at Free against Blocked's $9.99. Blocked's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do is free to download; Blocked costs $9.99 up front. SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Blocked sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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, Blocked every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do versus Blocked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSIMPLE Shopping List + To DoBlocked
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (727 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings727 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoy Alexandre RollanKeren Afriyie

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

Blocked

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
Show 2 more
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Full Access To All Features$24.99
3 purchases

Blocked

Subscriptions2
  • Blocked Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Blocked Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Blocked Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do free?
SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blocked free?
Blocked costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do or Blocked have ads?
SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do shows ads; Blocked does not.
Which is updated more often, SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do or Blocked?
SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blocked every 3 weeks. Most recently, SIMPLE Shopping List + To Do was updated on November 6, 2026 and Blocked on October 31, 2026.

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