Comparison

List Maker ◎ vs Focus Mom

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

Focus Mom

Features
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Plan daily tasks, keep family routines on track, and clear mental clutter with notes and a brain-dump space. Focus Mom brings reminders, meal planning, groceries, and everyday family organization into one place. Features include: - Daily task planning - Reminders and routines - Family activity organization - Meal and grocery planning - Notes and brain dump space - Habit and routine tracking - Privacy-focused local organization Focus Mom is built to help you stay on top of what matters without adding more stress to your day. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@sacredpathwayllc.com

Screenshots

List Maker ◎4 screens
Focus Mom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: List Maker ◎ at 4 against Focus Mom's 2. List Maker ◎ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Focus Mom sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

List Maker ◎ ships an update monthly, Focus Mom every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
List Maker ◎ versus Focus Mom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterList Maker ◎Focus Mom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.8K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAP Studio, LLCSacred Pathway LLC

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

Focus Mom

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
1 purchases

Focus Mom

Subscriptions1
  • Focus Mom Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is List Maker ◎ free?
List Maker ◎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Mom free?
Focus Mom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do List Maker ◎ or Focus Mom have ads?
Neither List Maker ◎ nor Focus Mom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, List Maker ◎ or Focus Mom?
List Maker ◎ ships an update monthly, and Focus Mom every 6 weeks. Most recently, List Maker ◎ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Focus Mom on September 19, 2026.

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