Comparison

EesyList vs Stepwise Timer

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

Head to head
About

EesyList

Organize your life with smart lists for groceries, to-dos, and more. On-device AI automatically categorizes items as you add them, learning your preferences over time. Share lists with others and sync them across all your Apple devices seamlessly.

Highlights
  • On-device AI categorization
  • Smart suggestions and recipe ingredient extraction
  • Real-time list sharing and collaboration
  • iCloud syncing across Apple devices
  • Privacy-first design with no external servers
  • Apple-native design and animations
Features
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EesyList is the privacy first app for all your lists — Groceries, hardware and DIY runs, clothing, travel packing, and everyday to-dos. Add what you need and let on-device AI sort it automatically, so every list is organized the moment you create it. SMART AI CATEGORIZATION Add an item and on-device AI instantly groups it into the right category for that list type — Produce, Dairy, and Bakery for groceries; tools and hardware for DIY; packing essentials for travel. Shop and pack in order, without backtracking. The app learns your preferences over time, so the more you use it, the smarter it gets. QUICK ADD WITH AI SUGGESTIONS Start typing and get instant suggestions for common items, already categorized and ready in a single tap. Paste a recipe and AI pulls out every ingredient automatically — no manual typing. SHARE AND COLLABORATE Share any list with family or friends who use Apple devices. Everyone sees changes in real time, so you always know what's been picked up and what's still needed — perfect for a shared grocery run or packing for the whole family. SYNCED WITH ICLOUD Your lists sync seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro through your private iCloud account. Start a list on one device and pick up right where you left off on another. PRIVACY FIRST All AI processing happens on your device — your lists are never sent to external servers. Data stays in your own iCloud, protected by your Apple Account. No separate account, no sign-up — just open the app and start adding items. DESIGNED FOR APPLE Built with SwiftUI and Apple's Liquid Glass design. Smooth animations, haptic feedback, and a clean interface that feels right at home on every Apple device. TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stepwise Timer

Features
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Chain a few timed steps into a "sequence", press play, and Stepwise walks you through it — one step at a time. Each step counts down on its own. When it ends, the next one starts automatically with a sound and a spoken announcement of what's coming up. You never have to look at your phone mid-routine. ■ Made for · Morning routines: stretch, meditate, write down today's three things · Focus work: Pomodoro, with automatic repeat rounds · Workouts and stretching: one set after another, no stopwatch fiddling · Cooking and pour-over coffee: bloom, pour, brew · Winding down: breathe, stretch, lights out ■ What it does · Sequence timing: set a duration per step; auto-advance or wait for your confirmation · Spoken announcements: hear the next step's name, eyes closed · Adjust while running: skip, go back, restart a step, or add +1 minute · Repeat rounds: run the whole sequence a few more times automatically · Finish signal: end the last step with a chime or your own spoken message · Live Activity: see the countdown on the Lock Screen, pause or continue right there · Home Screen widget: start a specific sequence with one tap · Usage stats: a diary of every run, with a 7-day rhythm chart, a calendar and streaks · Folders: keep your sequences organized · Share: import via QR code, or export CSV as a backup · Design with AI: paste the prompt from our support page into your favorite AI, then import the CSV it creates · Fully offline: no account, no ads, no data collection ■ Free vs Premium The free version includes every feature above, with up to 5 sequences and the last 30 days of stats. Premium unlocks unlimited sequences and your full stats history (records are always kept — upgrading brings them all back). ■ Premium subscription · Monthly or yearly plan (price shown on the purchase screen) · First month free for new subscribers; billing starts automatically when the trial ends · Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends · Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase · Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions · Terms of Use (EULA): https://jacobhung.com/stepwisetimer/privacy/ · Privacy Policy: https://jacobhung.com/stepwisetimer/privacy/

Screenshots

EesyList3 screens
Stepwise Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EesyList at fortnightly against Stepwise Timer's every 6 weeks. EesyList also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Stepwise Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. EesyList sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year and Stepwise Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EesyList ships an update fortnightly, Stepwise Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EesyList versus Stepwise Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEesyListStepwise Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJon Juhl NørrelykkeWei Chen Hung

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EesyList

Subscriptions1
  • EesyList Pro$0.991 Year
2 purchases

Stepwise Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Stepwise Timer Premium1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Stepwise Timer Premium Yearly1 Month trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is EesyList free?
EesyList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stepwise Timer free?
Stepwise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EesyList or Stepwise Timer have ads?
Neither EesyList nor Stepwise Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EesyList or Stepwise Timer?
EesyList ships an update fortnightly, and Stepwise Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, EesyList was updated on October 31, 2026 and Stepwise Timer on November 6, 2026.

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