Comparison

Make a List! vs BulletsMind

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

Head to head
About

Make a List!

Create and share unlimited lists with friends and family. Automatically syncs across all your iOS devices and Mac. Supports audio notes, pictures, and due dates for enhanced organization.

Highlights
  • Unlimited list creation
  • List sharing
  • Push notifications
  • Audio and picture attachments
  • Due dates
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Fast and easy way to create FREE unlimited lists to share with your friends and family! "Make a List!" automatically synchronises all your lists with all your iOS devices and Mac (app on Mac App Store). Key features: • Push Notifications • List sharing • Audio notes attachment • Picture attachment • Highlighted text • Marked item • Export list • Print list • Comments • Due dates Data synchronisation requires iCloud Drive enabled. For feedback or suggestions write to info@makealist.net

About

BulletsMind

This app helps you organize ideas and information using a hierarchical bulleted note system. It combines the usability of mind mapping with outline processing, supporting features like coloring, task management, and link insertion. Export your outlines or sync them across devices.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical bulleted notes
  • Intuitive operability
  • Rich expression with coloring
  • To-do management with progress rates
  • Link insertion for reference sites
  • Export and share outlines
  • Multi-device sync via Google Drive
Features
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A simple and easy-to-use outline processor. You can create hierarchical bulleted notes. Bullets Mind works fast and helps you organize your ideas and information. It applies the usability of the mind map application to the outline processor. For example, it is used in the following situations. * Notes for organizing ideas * Organize information with bullet points * Creating a table of contents * Report creation * Writing papers * Proposal creation * Task management * Goal management In addition to this, there are reports of various uses because it can be used for anything to manage outlines. If you are looking for an outline organization or memo writing tool, please try it once. It is also ideal for those who want a vertical mind map when creating a mind map on a smartphone. # Features * Intuitive operability Ease of use is the most important thing for simple functions. It operates quickly and can be used intuitively for editing. * Rich expression It also supports coloring and can be expressed to your liking. * To-do management You can insert the progress rate for each topic and use it for ToDo management. * Link Links can be inserted for each topic, which is convenient when you want to manage reference sites. * Detailed note function You can insert detailed explanations for each topic, so you can create sentences while organizing the outline with bullet points. * Ready to use You can use it immediately without registering an account. * Export and share You can export the created outline information and share it or edit it on your PC. * Multi-Device Support Sync seamlessly across multiple devices via Google Drive. * Dark theme support Since it supports a dark theme, it is also ideal for use at night.

Screenshots

Make a List!4 screens
BulletsMind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BulletsMind at none against Make a List!'s shown. BulletsMind also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On price, update cadence, 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. Make a List! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BulletsMind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Make a List! ships an update every 4 weeks, BulletsMind every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Make a List! versus BulletsMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMake a List!BulletsMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloYUKI TANAIKE

Customer experience

Make a List!

All ratings1,733 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative27.2%

BulletsMind

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Make a List!

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Items randomly disappearing from lists
  • Duplicate lists being created
  • Inability to view new list entries
  • Reordering lists not working as expected
  • Syncing issues between devices
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  • Compatibility problems with Apple Watch

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add alarm functionality
  • Allow sub-tasks within lists
  • Improve list sorting and reordering
  • Provide a way to delete entire lists
  • Remember previously added items to avoid retyping
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  • Add more color and icon options
  • Improve Apple Watch integration and complications

BulletsMind

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Make a List!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
2 purchases

BulletsMind

Subscriptions2
  • BulletsMind Pro Version Monthly$1.491 Month
  • BulletsMind Pro Version Annual$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Make a List! free?
Make a List! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BulletsMind free?
BulletsMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Make a List! or BulletsMind have ads?
Make a List! shows ads; BulletsMind does not.
Which is updated more often, Make a List! or BulletsMind?
Make a List! ships an update every 4 weeks, and BulletsMind every 3 weeks. Most recently, Make a List! was updated on September 23, 2026 and BulletsMind on September 17, 2026.

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