Listy vs A Simple List
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Listy
Easily create and share lists with friends and family. Collaborate in real-time to ensure nothing is forgotten. One-time purchase unlocks all future features.
- Create shareable lists
- Invite friends and family
- Real-time collaboration
- One-time purchase
- Future feature upgrades included
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Listy simplifies your life with lists you can share with friends and family. Simply invite a friend to a list and start sharing right away so none of you forget something. Listy will never require you to pay more than once for the app. So no "in-app" purchase and all the upgrades with new features will always be free. Do you like the app, so please leave a review, or if you have suggestions for new features send an email to feedback@arlefur.se Listy includes icons from icons8.com.
A Simple List
This app helps you create and manage multiple lists for various needs, such as groceries or to-dos. Organize items with categories, customize list colors, and easily mark tasks as complete. It's accessible on iPhone and Apple Watch for on-the-go organization.
- Create multiple categorized lists
- Customize list colors
- Add, edit, and delete items
- Reorder list items
- Mark items as completed
- iPhone and Apple Watch support
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Introducing A Simple List, the ultimate list making app that helps you stay organized and productive. With A Simple List, you can create and manage all your lists on your iPhone or Apple Watch, wherever you go. A Simple List allows you to create multiple lists based on your needs. Whether you want to create a grocery list, a to-do list, or a packing list, A Simple List has got you covered. You can easily create a new list and add items to it with just a few taps. You can also reorder items within a list and mark them as completed as you go. One of the best features of A Simple List is the ability to organize items using Categories. Making a grocery list? Organize your list by aisle (produce, meat, frozen, etc). A Simple List is super easy to use on your Apple Watch. You can quickly view your lists and mark items as completed right from your wrist. A Simple List also allows you to choose colors for each of your lists. You can select from a range of colors to give each list a unique look and feel, making it easy to distinguish between them at a glance. With A Simple List, you can: - Create multiple lists with categories to organize your items - Choose colors for each of your lists - Easily add, edit, or delete items within a list - Reorder items within a list - Mark items as completed as you go - Use A Simple List on your iPhone or Apple Watch Download A Simple List today and start organizing your life!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: A Simple List at Free against Listy's $0.99. A Simple List also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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
A Simple List is free to download; Listy costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
A Simple List holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Simple List has 34 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Listy ships an update every 5 months, A Simple List monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Listy | A Simple List |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) | 4.5 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kristoffer Arlefur | Andrew Becker |
Customer experience
Listy
A Simple List
In-app purchases
Listy
No in-app purchases
A Simple List
No in-app purchases









