Comparison

Simple List vs Project Time Log

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

Project Time Log

Features
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Project TimeLog is a focused, professional time-tracking app designed for individuals who need accurate, structured project records and formal PDF reports. Track time per project, generate clean printable reports, and maintain secure local backups — all without accounts, subscriptions, or tracking. Track Time Per Project: • Start, pause, resume, and stop sessions • Clear running/paused status indicator • Optional rounding (Nearest 5, 10, or 15 minutes) • View total minutes and hours instantly Professional PDF Reports: • Generate detailed full reports • Generate completion summaries • Custom file naming • Your name printed on each report • Clean A4 layout suitable for submission • Signature and date section included Perfect for: • Contractors • Freelancers • Students • Clinical placements • CPD logging • Evidence portfolios Backup & Restore: • Manual local backups • Restore from previous versions • Automatic cleanup of old backups • Choose how many backups to keep • Visual backup status indicator Backups are stored locally on your device. Privacy First: • No accounts • No subscriptions • No analytics • No tracking • No cloud servers Your data never leaves your device. Project TimeLog is built for reliability, clarity, and professional documentation - not clutter.

Screenshots

Simple List4 screens
Project Time Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Project Time Log at none against Simple List's shown. Simple List's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple List ships an update fortnightly, Project Time Log every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Simple List versus Project Time Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ListProject Time Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIIN LtdMichael D. Thompson

In-app purchases

None

Simple List

No in-app purchases

None

Project Time Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple List free?
Simple List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Project Time Log free?
Project Time Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple List or Project Time Log have ads?
Simple List shows ads; Project Time Log does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple List or Project Time Log?
Simple List ships an update fortnightly, and Project Time Log every 2 months. Most recently, Simple List was updated on October 9, 2026 and Project Time Log on September 28, 2026.

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