Simple Lists + vs SimpleListApp (Official)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
SimpleListApp (Official)
Create, save, and manage lists quickly and easily without any distractions. This app offers a clutter-free experience focused solely on list-making for various needs like groceries or to-dos.
- Fast list creation
- Clutter-free interface
- Saved lists for access
- Minimalist design
- Efficient list management
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Need a quick and simple way to create lists? Simple List is designed for speed and ease, with no unnecessary features—just a straightforward way to make, save, and manage your lists. Why You'll Love Simple List: - Fast & Easy – Create new lists in seconds. - Clutter-Free – No ads, no distractions, just lists. - Saved Lists – Access your lists anytime. - Minimal & Efficient – A lightweight app that does what it should. Whether it's a grocery list, to-do list, or notes for later, Simple List keeps it simple. Download now and start listing! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://simplelistapp.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SimpleListApp (Official) at every 3 days against Simple Lists +'s every 3 weeks. Simple Lists +'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple Lists + holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Simple Lists +'s written reviews are positive against 75% of SimpleListApp (Official)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Simple Lists + ships an update every 3 weeks, SimpleListApp (Official) every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Lists + | SimpleListApp (Official) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (14 ratings) — better | 3.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keaka Jackson | Adrian Romero |
Customer experience
Simple Lists +
SimpleListApp (Official)
In-app purchases
Simple Lists +
No in-app purchases
SimpleListApp (Official)
No in-app purchases
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