# List Maker ◎ vs TalkJournal

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | List Maker ◎ | TalkJournal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list-maker/id1220679578/reviews)** | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkjournal-voice-diary/id6758567103/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 95 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AP Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220679577) | [Rays Health Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829292925) |

## What reviewers say

### List Maker ◎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list-maker/id1220679578)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Adopter Premium (legacy) | $4.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing
- ✨ Helps with organization
- 🙌 Great for lists and routines
- 💻 Useful for school and work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing to navigate at first

**Reported bugs**

- Lists disappearing or duplicating
- Syncing issues across devices
- Trouble resetting passwords

**Requested features**

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


### TalkJournal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkjournal-voice-diary/id6758567103)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TalkJournal | $1.99 | per month |
| TalkJournal | $11.99 | per year |
| TalkJournal | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*