Comparison

Simple Lists + vs SimpleLists

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

Head to head
About

Simple Lists +

Easily manage grocery, shopping, to-do, and packing lists with a clean interface. Features seamless syncing with Apple Watch, voice dictation for adding items, and quick completion options. Ideal for getting tasks done without complex features.

Highlights
  • Unlimited lists
  • Share lists via text or email
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Voice dictation for list creation and item addition
  • Quickly add previous items
  • Completed items removed automatically
Features
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Simple, easy-to-use design helps you keep track of your grocery lists, shopping lists, checklists, packing lists, to-do lists, and more. Tap items off your shopping list on your wrist and leave your iPhone in your pocket. Free for a limited time to celebrate the Apple Watch! iPhone & Apple Watch Features: + Quickly add previous items back to the active list. + Unlimited lists. + Share lists by text or email. + Multi-line item names. + No advertisements. + Completed items are immediately removed from the active list. You don't need to tap another button, swipe up, shake the phone, or jump through hoops to clear finished items. Apple Watch Features: + Add items using voice dictation. + Quickly add multiple items by saying "comma" between items. For example, say "Bread comma butter comma milk" to quickly add separate items for "Bread", "Butter", and "Milk". + Create new lists using voice dictation. + Immediate updates between your iPhone and Apple Watch. **Pro tip**: Set your Apple Watch to resume the previous activity whenever you raise your wrist. This way, your list is immediately ready for you while you're shopping. 1. Open the "Apple Watch" companion app on your iPhone. 2. In the "My Watch" tab, go to "General" -> "Activate on Wrist Raise" -> "Resume Previous Activity". Don't waste time fiddling with list priorities, categories, or deadlines. With Simple Lists, you can just get things done!

About

SimpleLists

Create and manage reusable checklists with an intuitive interface. This app offers cloud syncing for access across devices, helping you stay organized effortlessly for various personal and professional tasks.

Highlights
  • Reusable checklists
  • User-friendly interface
  • Cloud syncing
  • Customizable lists
  • Task management
Features
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Introducing Simple Lists, an app designed for creating reusable checklists that help you stay organized effortlessly. With its intuitive interface, Simple Lists transforms the way you manage checklists, making everyday planning a breeze. Key features include: - Reusable Checklists: Create, save, and edit lists that you can reuse for different tasks, allowing you to streamline your planning process. - User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through your checklists easily with a clean and minimalistic design that enhances your productivity. - Cloud Syncing: Access your lists from any device with real-time syncing, ensuring you have your tasks available whenever you need them. Simple Lists is perfect for anyone who loves to use checklists, whether you are a busy professional, a student juggling multiple responsibilities, or a parent managing family tasks. Our app caters to your organizational needs, providing the tools to help you stay on top of your priorities. The user interface of Simple Lists is designed with simplicity in mind. With just a few taps, you can create a checklist, add items, or mark them as done. The overall user experience is seamless, allowing you to focus on your tasks without distraction. Enjoy a smooth and engaging interaction that makes checklist management an enjoyable part of your routine. Download Simple Lists today and take the first step toward effortless organization! Embrace the power of checklists that work for you, not the other way around. Stay organized and simplify your life with Simple Lists—because your tasks deserve a smart solution! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple Lists +2 screens
SimpleLists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleLists at 5.0 against Simple Lists +'s 4.1. SimpleLists also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Simple Lists +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. SimpleLists sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Simple Lists + asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SimpleLists holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Lists + has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Simple Lists +'s written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpleLists's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Lists + ships an update every 3 weeks, SimpleLists every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Simple Lists + versus SimpleLists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Lists +SimpleLists
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeaka JacksonJoe Edwards

Customer experience

Simple Lists +

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%

SimpleLists

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Lists +

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

SimpleLists

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.001 Month
  • Yearly$14.001 Year
One-time5
  • Mini tip$1.00
  • Plus tip$3.00
  • Pro tip$5.00
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  • Max tip$10.00
  • Ultra tip$15.00

Questions

Is Simple Lists + free?
Simple Lists + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleLists free?
SimpleLists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Lists + or SimpleLists?
SimpleLists is rated higher. Simple Lists + averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SimpleLists averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Simple Lists + or SimpleLists have ads?
SimpleLists shows ads; Simple Lists + does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Lists + or SimpleLists?
Simple Lists + ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimpleLists every 6 weeks. Most recently, Simple Lists + was updated on October 17, 2026 and SimpleLists on October 6, 2026.

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