Comparison

Checklist vs SimpList

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

Head to head
About

Checklist

Organize packing, shopping, and daily tasks with nested lists and reusable templates. Quickly check off items and reset lists for future use. Core features are free, with an option to remove ads via a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Nested lists and sub-categories
  • Reusable list templates
  • Quick check and reset functionality
  • Continuous item addition
  • List export to other apps
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Make a list once and use it again. Organize packing, shopping and daily to-dos with nested items, your own templates and quick check resets. Core features are free; ad removal is a one-time purchase. ■ Organize items into lists and sublists Group items by category: Trip → Clothes → Shirts and socks. Parent and child items keep longer lists organized, and you can reorder items to suit your plans. ■ Reuse your lists Save a frequently used list as a template for your next shopping trip or vacation. Copy items or entire lists instead of entering everything again. ■ See what is left to do Checking a parent item also checks its children. Switch between To-Do and All to see the remaining items. Use Uncheck All to reset your list for next time. ■ Everyday conveniences Add items continuously, search your lists, and move or copy items. Use Dark Mode and a badge showing the number of unchecked items. Export lists to Notes, email or other apps to share them. ■ Remove ads with a one-time purchase Core features are free. Premium removes ads with a one-time purchase, not a subscription. After changing devices, use Restore Purchases with the Apple Account used for your purchase. Make everyday preparation a little easier.

About

SimpList

Easily create and manage various types of lists, from groceries to events. Add items quickly with voice input and share them with others for seamless organization. Works offline and syncs across devices.

Highlights
  • Fast item addition
  • Voice input for lists
  • Multiple list creation
  • List sharing and syncing
  • Offline functionality
  • Clean and simple interface
Features
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SimpList is designed to get out of your way—so you can add items fast, stay organized, and get on with your day. Create lists for groceries, errands, packing, events, or anything else. Add items by voice when your hands are full. Share lists with family so everyone stays on the same page. Why You’ll Love SimpList • Fast to use — add items in seconds • Voice input — speak to add while on the go • Multiple lists — stay organized for any occasion • Clean and simple — no clutter, no learning curve • Quantities and details — add amounts when needed • Share lists — auto-sync across your devices • Works offline — even in stores with no signal • iCloud sync — private, secure, and seamless Perfect For • Grocery shopping • Target or Costco runs • Meal prep & weekly planning • Party & event planning • Travel packing lists • Chore lists & everyday reminders SimpList is Designed For: People who want things simple Families that share responsibilities Anyone who hates over-complicated apps Get your list done — the simple way.

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
SimpList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SimpList at none against Checklist's shown. SimpList also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Checklist's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 9) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SimpList sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SimpList holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 2.9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 75% of SimpList's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, SimpList monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Checklist versus SimpList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistSimpList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKoji ItoMegha Gulati

Customer experience

Checklist

All ratings2,927 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative22.2%

SimpList

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

Checklist

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Checklist items disappearing after being checked
  • Inability to edit or delete last list item
  • Text editing issues when trying to modify longer entries

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to import/export checklists
  • Automatic reset/unchecking of daily tasks
  • Option to rearrange order of main list items
  • Notification/reminder functionality

SimpList

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
3 purchases

SimpList

One-time3
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Support Simplist$2.99
  • Extra Support$5.99

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpList free?
SimpList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checklist or SimpList?
SimpList is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while SimpList averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Checklist or SimpList have ads?
Checklist shows ads; SimpList does not.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or SimpList?
Checklist ships an update every 9 days, and SimpList monthly. Most recently, Checklist was updated on November 1, 2026 and SimpList on November 1, 2026.

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