Comparison

List Maker ◎ vs Basket Case

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

Basket Case

Organize your shopping with smart grocery lists. Add items, track prices, and share lists instantly with others. Features automatic resetting of regular items and private sharing options.

Highlights
  • Smart grocery lists with categories
  • Optional price tracking
  • Streamlined sharing
  • Automatic reset of regular items
  • One-time item removal
  • Real-time list syncing
Features
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Don't ever forget what you need again! Stay organized and make grocery shopping easier with smart notes, organized lists, food freshness tracking, and seamless sharing whenever you need it. Built to mirror the real world: Create fast, organized grocery lists with categories like Produce, Meat, Pantry, and Household. Quickly add items to your cart and attach helpful notes to anything on your list. Keep everything organized by category, easily update your lists as you shop, and keep track of what you need without the clutter. AI Fresh: know how long your food will last: Add groceries to AI Fresh and see how many days are left before they should be used. Items are sorted so the ones that need eating first are always on top, and color-coded green, yellow, or red so you can tell at a glance. Choose how each item is stored, such as fridge, freezer, or pantry, and AI Fresh adjusts the timing. Estimates are based on USDA guidance and AI, and they are guides only. Many things affect how long food keeps, so always check before consuming. Notifications that work for you: Stay informed without being overwhelmed. Customize your notification settings so you can choose exactly which grocery updates you want to hear about and which ones you don't. Get notified about the activity that matters to you while keeping unnecessary alerts out of the way. Basket Case gives you detailed control over how you stay updated. Shared grocery lists sync across connected accounts, so everyone can stay on the same page while controlling their own notification experience. By downloading this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

List Maker ◎4 screens
Basket Case4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Basket Case at freemium against List Maker ◎'s subscription. Basket Case also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). List Maker ◎'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8K vs 2). On price, rating, 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

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 Basket Case sells 2 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

Basket Case holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: List Maker ◎ has 8K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Basket Case's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

List Maker ◎ ships an update monthly, Basket Case every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
List Maker ◎ versus Basket Case: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterList Maker ◎Basket Case
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAP Studio, LLCVantage Point Labs LLC (MD)

Customer experience

List Maker ◎

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

Basket Case

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Basket Case

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
2 purchases

Basket Case

Subscriptions2
  • Premium14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is List Maker ◎ free?
List Maker ◎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basket Case free?
Basket Case is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, List Maker ◎ or Basket Case?
Basket Case is rated higher. List Maker ◎ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Basket Case averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do List Maker ◎ or Basket Case have ads?
Basket Case shows ads; List Maker ◎ does not.
Which is updated more often, List Maker ◎ or Basket Case?
List Maker ◎ ships an update monthly, and Basket Case every 8 days. Most recently, List Maker ◎ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Basket Case on October 31, 2026.

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