Comparison

Simple List vs Reusable Lists

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

Head to head
About

Simple List

Create and share shopping lists and checklists. Organize items with details like quantity and price, and track their status while shopping. Easily copy, move, and import/export lists via messages or XML files.

Highlights
  • Create custom lists
  • Add item details (quantity, price, store)
  • Mark items as pending or completed
  • Sort lists with various options
  • Copy/move items between lists
  • Share lists via message or XML
  • Import lists from XML
  • Offline functionality
Features
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This app helps in creating and sharing simple Shopping Lists and Checklists. You can define new lists as and when needed. A list can be used in Input mode which allows you to add items with details about quantity, price, store, etc. The list can also be used in Display mode which allows you to mark items as Pending or Completed or Not Available, to help you on the go while shopping. You can sort the list using various sort options. The app provides options to Copy an existing list into a new list or Copy/Move items from an existing list into a new list. You have got an option to share the list as a message which will be received in the messages app by the recipient. You have also got an option to share the list as a XML file attachment which the recipient can open in this app on their device. You can also import list from an XML file created by this app on some other device. A list can be printed if required. This app can work completely offline.

About

Reusable Lists

Create and organize custom checklists for any task. Save time and reduce stress by using reusable templates for frequently used lists like travel packing or gym routines. Track your progress visually and boost your overall productivity.

Highlights
  • Customizable checklists
  • Reusable templates (Blueprints)
  • Progress tracking gauge
  • Intuitive item management
  • Generate lists from templates
  • Clean, organized design
Features
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Streamline your life with Reusable Lists, the intelligent checklist app designed to boost your productivity and simplify your daily routines. *Create, Organize, and Conquer* Effortlessly create custom checklists for any task, project, or activity. Add items, mark them as done, and track your progress with our intuitive gauge. Stay focused and motivated as you tackle your to-dos. *Blueprints: Your Time-Saving Templates* Why start from scratch every time? With Blueprints, you can create reusable templates for lists you need on a regular basis. Save time and reduce stress with Blueprints – reusable templates for frequently used checklists. Create models for: - Travel packing lists - Gym routines - Computer tasks - Moving checklists - Event planning - And more! Generate new checklists from your Blueprints in seconds, ensuring consistency and accuracy. *Key Features:* - Customizable checklists and Blueprints - Easy item management (add, edit, delete) - Mark items as done and track progress - Percentage gauge for visual progress tracking - Blueprint library for reusable templates - Generate checklists from Blueprints - Clean, intuitive design *Unlock Your Productivity Potential* Download CheckMaster today and: - Reduce mental clutter - Boost productivity - Save time - Enhance organization - Achieve your goals

Screenshots

Simple List4 screens
Reusable Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Reusable Lists at none against Simple List's shown. Reusable Lists also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Simple List's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Simple List against 4.0 for Reusable Lists. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple List ships an update fortnightly, Reusable Lists every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple List versus Reusable Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ListReusable Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIIN LtdOtavio Zabaleta

Customer experience

Simple List

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Reusable Lists

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple List

No in-app purchases

None

Reusable Lists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple List free?
Simple List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reusable Lists free?
Reusable Lists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple List or Reusable Lists?
Simple List and Reusable Lists are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Simple List or Reusable Lists have ads?
Simple List shows ads; Reusable Lists does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple List or Reusable Lists?
Simple List ships an update fortnightly, and Reusable Lists every 8 days. Most recently, Simple List was updated on November 3, 2026 and Reusable Lists on November 4, 2026.

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