Comparison

List Maker ◎ vs TalkJournal

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

TalkJournal

Effortlessly capture your thoughts with a voice-first diary. Speak naturally and get instant, searchable text transcriptions. Enjoy a private, offline experience with a clean interface, perfect for daily reflection and busy individuals.

Highlights
  • Voice-to-text transcription
  • Offline voice recognition
  • Full-text search
  • Calendar view
  • Export journal entries
  • Dark mode support
  • Face ID/Touch ID lock
Features
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Transform your voice into searchable journal entries instantly. Speak your thoughts, TalkJournal writes them down. TalkJournal is the voice-first diary app that makes journaling effortless. Simply tap and speak - your words become organized, searchable text entries automatically. VOICE-FIRST JOURNALING Speak naturally, get instant text transcription. No typing required - perfect for busy lifestyles. Voice recognition works offline for complete privacy. 5x faster than mobile typing. PRIVATE & SECURE Face ID and Touch ID app lock protection. Your data stays on your device - we never see it. Optional iCloud sync across your devices only. No accounts, no servers, complete privacy. BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE Clean, distraction-free interface designed for daily use. Calendar view to browse past entries. Full-text search across all your thoughts. PERFECT FOR Daily reflection and mindfulness practice. Capturing ideas during commutes or walks. Busy parents and professionals who think faster than they type. Anyone who wants journaling to feel natural, not like work. FEATURES Voice-to-text transcription using native speech recognition. Mix voice entries with typed text seamlessly. Export your journal entries. Dark mode support. Works completely offline. Free version includes one journal entry. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited entries, advanced search, calendar views, and premium features. Start speaking your thoughts today. Download TalkJournal and discover how natural journaling can be. Privacy Policy: https://talkjournal.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://talkjournal.app/terms EULA: https://talkjournal.app/eula

Screenshots

List Maker ◎4 screens
TalkJournal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: List Maker ◎ at 76% against TalkJournal's 33%. List Maker ◎ also leads on ratings volume (8K vs 15) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). TalkJournal's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 TalkJournal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

List Maker ◎ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: List Maker ◎ has 8K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of List Maker ◎'s written reviews are positive against 33% of TalkJournal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

List Maker ◎ ships an update monthly, TalkJournal every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
List Maker ◎ versus TalkJournal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterList Maker ◎TalkJournal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8K ratings) — better4.5 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings8K — better15
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAP Studio, LLCRays Health Technologies LLC

Customer experience

List Maker ◎

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

TalkJournal

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

TalkJournal

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

TalkJournal

Subscriptions2
  • TalkJournal$1.991 Month
  • TalkJournal$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • TalkJournal$11.99

Questions

Is List Maker ◎ free?
List Maker ◎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TalkJournal free?
TalkJournal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, List Maker ◎ or TalkJournal?
List Maker ◎ is rated higher. List Maker ◎ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while TalkJournal averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.
Do List Maker ◎ or TalkJournal have ads?
Neither List Maker ◎ nor TalkJournal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, List Maker ◎ or TalkJournal?
List Maker ◎ ships an update monthly, and TalkJournal every 10 days. Most recently, List Maker ◎ was updated on October 24, 2026 and TalkJournal on October 24, 2026.

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