Comparison

List Maker ◎ vs Listshare

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

Head to head
About

List Maker ◎

Create and share lists for groceries, to-dos, and chores. This app is designed for families to collaborate and manage tasks efficiently, even offline. Its intuitive interface and sharing features make it a practical tool for everyday organization.

Highlights
  • Share lists instantly
  • Offline access
  • Color-coded prioritization
  • Drag and drop item management
  • Family collaboration
Features
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Introducing List Maker, the app for making lists and sharing them with people. Sharing is at the heart of what we do. Whether it's a grocery list, keeping track of the daily to-do list, or letting your kids manage their own chores, List Maker is the app your whole family will actually use. “It's easier than pencil and paper and I love the trendy design of the chalkboard! I recently used it with my husband to check our spring break packing checklist. It's also a lifeline in the grocery store. - Kerri (a real user and mom) DESIGNED FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • Super moms who handle all the daily details • Men who want to be good husbands and follow the honey do list • Children who want to take charge of their own to-do lists • Families who want to work * together * to get things done! LIST FEATURES • Share lists with a single click, watch lists update instantly on an unlimited number of devices • Use colored chalk to prioritize, group or personalize your lists • Drag and drop items, tap to edit, insert items in the middle of a list. Effortless and simple. • Be productive anywhere, even offline SUBSCRIPTIONS List Maker is a Premium product and a subscription is required to use the app. When you subscribe to the List Maker Premium service, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the time you confirm your purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Prices and currencies may vary from country to country depending on exchange rates. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. List Maker Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: https://www.listmakerapp.com/privacy https://www.listmakerapp.com/tos

About

Listshare

Easily create and share lists for groceries, chores, or events with real-time syncing across all devices. Assign tasks, set due dates, and track activity history to keep everyone organized and informed.

Highlights
  • Real-time syncing
  • Task assignment
  • Due dates and priorities
  • Activity history
  • Color-coded categories
  • Offline access
  • Dashboard overview
Features
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YOUR LISTS. ALWAYS IN SYNC. EVERYONE UPDATED INSTANTLY. Listshare is the simplest way to share lists with the people you live with. Groceries, chores, meal plans, events - one list, always current, on every device. No more "I didn't see your message." No more buying milk twice. No more arguments about whose turn it is to clean. HOW IT WORKS Create a list. Invite your family, flatmates, or friends. Start adding items. Changes sync instantly - when someone checks off the bread at the shop, everyone sees it in real time. WHAT YOU CAN DO Drag & drop to reorder items and categories. Assign items to specific people so everyone knows who's responsible. Add due dates and priorities when things need to get done by a certain time. Track everything with a full activity history - see who added what, who completed it, and when. Organise with colour-coded categories. Share lists instantly via QR code, link, or invite code. Works offline and syncs when you're back online. YOUR DASHBOARD See activity across all your lists in one place. Know what's been added, completed, or assigned without opening every list individually. LISTSHARE PLUS The free version gives you 3 lists and 6 categories - enough to get started. Plus unlocks up to 50 lists, 24 categories per list, and 365 days of detailed history. PERFECT FOR Shared grocery and shopping lists. Household chores and cleaning rotas. Meal planning. Holiday and event prep. Moving house. Group trips. Gift ideas. Watchlists for books, films, and places to visit. THE DETAILS Real-time push notifications keep everyone in the loop. Clean, modern design with light and dark mode. Available in English and Spanish. Built with accessibility in mind. Your data is protected with enterprise-grade security. Download Listshare and stop arguing about the shopping. Migrating from the previous Listshare? Automatic data migration and free Plus benefits for existing premium users.

Screenshots

List Maker ◎4 screens
Listshare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Listshare at free with in-app purchases against List Maker ◎'s subscription. List Maker ◎'s advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 94) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. List Maker ◎ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Listshare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for List Maker ◎ against 4.8 for Listshare. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: List Maker ◎ has 6.8K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of List Maker ◎'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Listshare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

List Maker ◎ ships an update monthly, Listshare every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
List Maker ◎ versus Listshare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterList Maker ◎Listshare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.8K ratings)4.8 (94 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better94
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAP Studio, LLCJosh Pine

Customer experience

List Maker ◎

All ratings6,799 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative18.2%

Listshare

All ratings94 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

List Maker ◎

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lists disappearing or duplicating
  • Syncing issues across devices
  • Trouble resetting passwords

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options
  • Ability to create unlimited lists
  • Integration with other apps and services
  • Improved sharing and collaboration features

Listshare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

List Maker ◎

Subscriptions8
  • Early Adopter Premium (legacy)$4.991 Year
  • Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Family14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Family14 Days trial$69.991 Year
3 purchases

Listshare

Subscriptions2
  • Listshare Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Listshare Plus Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium list upgrade$3.99

Questions

Is List Maker ◎ free?
List Maker ◎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Listshare free?
Listshare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, List Maker ◎ or Listshare?
Listshare is rated higher. List Maker ◎ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Listshare averages 4.8 from 94 ratings.
Do List Maker ◎ or Listshare have ads?
Neither List Maker ◎ nor Listshare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, List Maker ◎ or Listshare?
List Maker ◎ ships an update monthly, and Listshare every 3 weeks. Most recently, List Maker ◎ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Listshare on October 3, 2026.

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