# Simple List App vs Shopping List

The clearest difference is rating: Simple List App at 4.7 against Shopping List's 3.7. Simple List App also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and ratings volume (399 vs 3). Shopping List's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple List App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Shopping List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple List App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple List App has 399 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Simple List App's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shopping List's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple List App | Shopping List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopping-list-grocery-notes/id6449077550/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **399** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Rule](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209080654) | [Danh Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598470136) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple List App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-list-app/id1348383972)

Organize your items with a clean, single-screen list. Assign colors to your entries for quick visual identification. This app is designed for speed and simplicity, perfect for managing any type of list without complex navigation.

**Highlights:** Single screen design, Color-coded items, Quick and easy use, Item organization, No folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advert Free Usage. | $0.49 | per month |
| Advert Free Usage. | $5.99 | per year |
| Advert Free Usage | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for shopping lists
- 👍 Helpful for organization
- 👍 Color coding for categories
- 👍 Items automatically alphabetized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot create multiple distinct lists (workaround suggested)
- 🐛 Checked off items disappear/not easily visible
- 🐛 Difficulty reordering items
- 🐛 Colors could be bolder
- 🐛 Not fully accessible for visually impaired

**Reported bugs**

- Checked off items no longer go to the top
- Items become unchecked and stay in place after being selected

**Requested features**

- Ability to save or move lists
- Way to see/restore checked off items
- Bolder colors
- Rearrange items by pressing and holding
- Better help function


### Shopping List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopping-list-grocery-notes/id6449077550)

Organize your shopping with this intuitive list app. Quickly create lists for groceries, household items, and more. Share lists with others for seamless collaboration and make your shopping experience smarter and stress-free.

**Highlights:** Create shopping lists in seconds, Add products from categorized items, Share lists with family and friends, Use ready-made templates, Create custom lists, Manage various types of lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple List App free?

Simple List App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shopping List free?

Shopping List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple List App or Shopping List?

Simple List App is rated higher. Simple List App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 399 ratings, while Shopping List averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Simple List App or Shopping List have ads?

Simple List App shows ads; Shopping List does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple List App or Shopping List?

Simple List App ships an update every 2 months, and Shopping List every 2 months. Most recently, Simple List App was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shopping List on November 7, 2026.

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