# Scrypted vs SimpliList

Scrypted and SimpliList both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SimpliList's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scrypted's. SimpliList also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Scrypted's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpliList sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Scrypted asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scrypted against 5.0 for SimpliList. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrypted has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Scrypted's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpliList's.

Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, SimpliList every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrypted | SimpliList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrypted/id1658171214/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplilist/id6773914063/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vysor, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892224510) | [Simplitica, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896533508) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrypted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrypted/id1658171214)

This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.

**Highlights:** ONVIF/RTSP camera integration, Remote live stream and recording access, Real-time motion alerts, Smart search for footage, Multi-device synchronization, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimpliList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplilist/id6773914063)

This intelligent shopping list app uses AI to help you create lists faster, organize items, and track purchases. It offers voice input, receipt scanning, and household sharing to streamline your shopping experience.

**Highlights:** AI-assisted list creation, Voice input for adding items, Purchase history tracking, Receipt scanning and item extraction, Household list sharing, Smart item organization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimpliList Pro | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrypted free?

Scrypted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimpliList free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scrypted or SimpliList?

Scrypted and SimpliList are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Scrypted or SimpliList have ads?

Neither Scrypted nor SimpliList shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scrypted or SimpliList?

Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimpliList every 6 days. Most recently, Scrypted was updated on September 8, 2026 and SimpliList on September 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*