SimpleLists vs Shortcuts Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleLists
Organize your daily tasks and to-do items with a clean and intuitive interface. Create unlimited custom lists and manage individual items with simple touch interactions and drag-and-drop reordering. All your data is automatically saved for efficient task management.
- Create unlimited custom lists
- Simple item management
- Drag & drop reordering
- Persistent data storage
- Clean, minimalist design
- Quick item entry
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SimpleLists is a clean, intuitive task management app for iOS that helps users organize daily tasks and to-do items with simplicity and efficiency. Create multiple lists and manage individual items with a straightforward interface. Key Features: - Multiple Lists: Create unlimited custom lists for different purposes - Simple Item Management: Add, edit, and delete items with intuitive touch interactions - Drag & Drop Reordering: Easily reorder items within lists by dragging - Persistent Storage: All data automatically saved using Core Data - Clean Interface: Minimalist design focused on functionality - Quick Entry: Fast item addition with optimized text input
Shortcuts Library
Discover and install over 1,000 ready-made automations for your Apple devices. Streamline tasks across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch with a vast, searchable library organized into numerous categories. Automate routines, manage apps, and enhance productivity with one-tap installation.
- 1,000+ ready-made shortcuts
- Organized and searchable library
- One-tap installation
- Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
- Categorized by use case and app
- Curated collections
- iOS 26 and Action Button support
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Shortcuts Library makes Apple Shortcuts easier to discover, install, and use. Explore 2,500+ ready-made shortcut templates, find shortcuts with private on-device AI, use 100+ focused tools, and organize favorites and workflows in one place. SHORTCUTS FOR EVERYONE Whether you're new to Apple Shortcuts or an experienced builder, find automations for productivity, photos, health, smart home, travel, communication, music, documents, social media, AI, and everyday tasks. FIND A SHORTCUT WITH AI Describe what you want to accomplish. Shortcut Finder uses private, on-device AI to rank the three closest matches from the Shortcuts Library. Refine or retry your search for different results. Your request stays on your device. iOS 26 & ACTION BUTTON Shortcuts for Apple Intelligence, Control Center, Action Button, Journal, and Freeform. BROWSE 2,500+ SHORTCUT TEMPLATES Search by shortcut name, description, or tags. Browse categories, collections, and supported apps without empty or duplicate entries. 30+ CATEGORIES & 190+ SUBCATEGORIES • Productivity — Tasks, focus, routines, document automation • Health & Fitness — Workouts, water, sleep, health workflows • Photos & Camera — Compression, conversion, batch processing • Smart Home — HomeKit scenes, devices, lighting, climate • Social Media — Sharing, content workflows, cross-posting • Music & Audio — Playlists, Shazam, playback controls • Communication — Messages, email, replies, text tools • Calendar & Reminders — Events, meetings, scheduling • Travel — Maps, directions, trip planning • Files & Documents — Files, PDFs, document workflows • Web & Internet — Links, URLs, web tools • AI — AI-powered workflows • Plus Weather, Notes, Apple TV, Podcasts, Freeform, Journal, and more 250+ SUPPORTED APPS Find shortcuts for Safari, Messages, Mail, Notion, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, Reminders, Calendar, Notes, Health, Home, Podcasts, Freeform, Journal, and 200+ more. Tap an app to explore its shortcuts. ONE-TAP INSTALL THROUGH APPLE SHORTCUTS Review a shortcut's purpose, requirements, and device compatibility, then open it in Apple's Shortcuts app through its direct iCloud link. No copying or rebuilding required. iPHONE, iPAD, MAC & APPLE WATCH See device compatibility before installing and find shortcuts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. 100+ FOCUSED TOOLS Handle common tasks without rebuilding the same steps: • Clean, compare, sort, split, and transform lists • Format, inspect, compare, and convert JSON and CSV • Calculate discounts, margins, loans, dates, durations, and work hours • Extract links, emails, hashtags, phone numbers, and PDF text • Compress photos for easier sharing • Validate structured text and prepare results to copy or share Tools explain inputs, outputs, and limits. Processing stays on-device unless stated otherwise. FAVORITES, WORKFLOWS & WIDGETS Save shortcuts, tool inputs, and setups for quick access. Organize saved items and sync supported workflow data with iCloud when enabled. Use Home Screen widgets and App Shortcuts to start Shortcut Finder, open tools, compress photos, or return to useful content. DESIGNED FOR iPHONE & iPAD Improved layouts, keyboard controls, navigation, accessibility, and stability. Supports VoiceOver, Voice Control, Larger Text, increased contrast, reduced motion, and light/dark mode. LANGUAGES Use the full interface in English, German, French, or Spanish. PRIVACY FIRST Shortcut Finder uses on-device AI. Tool processing stays on-device unless stated otherwise. iCloud sync is used only when enabled. Shortcuts Library is independent and not affiliated with Apple Inc. Apple, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Shortcuts are trademarks of Apple Inc. Privacy Policy: https://shortcutlibrary.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://shortcutlibrary.app/terms Support: https://shortcutlibrary.app/support Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleLists at 67% against Shortcuts Library's 0%. SimpleLists also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Shortcuts Library's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 23 months). On ratings volume 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
Shortcuts Library is free to download; SimpleLists costs $0.99 up front. Shortcuts Library sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SimpleLists asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimpleLists holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SimpleLists's written reviews are positive against 0% of Shortcuts Library's.
SimpleLists ships an update every 23 months, Shortcuts Library every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleLists | Shortcuts Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David O'Hara | GREENLOGIC INNOVATIONS LTD |
Customer experience
SimpleLists
Shortcuts Library
In-app purchases
SimpleLists
No in-app purchases
Shortcuts Library
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$49.99
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