Comparison

OurList vs Timeline

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

Head to head
About

OurList

Easily create and manage shared lists for groceries, to-dos, or trip planning. Real-time updates ensure everyone stays on the same page, whether you're at the store or planning a vacation with friends. Simple sharing via links makes collaboration effortless.

Highlights
  • Create and manage shared lists
  • Real-time updates for all users
  • Easy link-based sharing
  • Personal and shared list separation
  • Simple item addition
  • Cloud sync and backup
Features
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How do you keep track of your shopping list? Notepad? iMessage history with your family? What if crazy Uncle Jack already picked up all the drinks for the party tonight and you didn't see the message in the group chat? Lists don't have to be hard, confusing, or time-consuming. They can be simple and beautiful - and just work. It shouldn't matter if you're just keeping track of your own to-dos, or planning a getaway using a shared list with your family and friends. OurList is the easiest way to create and manage lists between as many people as you like. Add or finish todo's in a shared list, and everyone else will see the updates in real-time. ------ Ever go to the grocery store with your family? Mom probably has the list, and she's trying to delegate tasks to everyone. Billy forgot the ketchup and dad got distracted in the beer aisle. Everybody regroups to an angry mom and an empty cart. If everyone had OurList, you can all see the same list no matter where you are in the store! Once dad tracks down the quinoa, he can cross it off the list, and mom will see the update immediately over in aisle 4. ------ OurList is great for your own lists too! Keep shared lists separate from your personal lists to safely keep track of birthday gift ideas for your loved ones. A new idea cross your mind? Simple gestures make adding items to OurList a breeze. The less time you spend in the app, the better! ------ Planning a vacation with your friends? Everyone needs different things from the store, and the group chat is moving at a thousand miles an hour. Hopefully one of you is keeping track! In a google doc maybe? Bleh. Nobody wants to deal with that. Get everyone working on the same list to add new items and ideas as you think of them. Make sure everyone gets what they want and nothing is left behind. ------ Sharing lists is as easy as sending your family and friends a link. No codes or confirmations or 2 factor authentications. You're not trying to defend the missile silos, just trying to share your grocery list. OurList has a simple, fast sign-up process, which keeps all your lists synced and backed up to your personal account. That way, if anything ever happens to your phone (your little brother decides to bowl with it at the grocery store), your lists will always be accessible. --- OurList is a simple, no-frills list app with easy sharing and even easier list management. Don't get bogged down with notes, messages, or clunky apps. Use OurList to tackle your own tasks or conquer the grocery store together. Lists just got a whole lot better. --- Terms of use for OurList is defined by Apple's standard End User License Agreement, which can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Timeline

Features
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2 minutes until you need to leave the house. Everyone's rushing around. The dog needs walking, lunches need packing, and somehow your keys have mysteriously vanished. Again. Sound familiar? Even for the best of us, getting things done with your family or group can be a bit chaotic! ***Timeline is built to tame the chaos.*** It gives you: • Shared countdown timers that flex with real life - extend or shorten any task with one tap • Notifications for everyone when a task begins or ends - with checkpoints for longer tasks so no one falls behind • Real-time indicators of who's active in the app so you'll always know who’s seen the latest updates • Saved routines you can create once and run anytime with a single tap

Screenshots

OurList4 screens
Timeline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timeline at none against OurList's 10. Timeline also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). OurList's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0.0). On price 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. OurList sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Timeline asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OurList ships an update weekly, Timeline every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OurList versus Timeline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOurListTimeline
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (108 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings108 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDollarUp, LLCAnthony Labs LLC

Bugs and requests

OurList

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App won't open on new iOS versions
  • Accidentally deleting items instead of crossing them out
  • Sharing links not working or taking many attempts
  • Shared lists not appearing
  • App deletes lists/items if return key not pressed
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  • Buggy lag and inaccurate swipe responses
  • App shuts down when reordering lists
  • Login/registration errors
  • Cannot access multiple shared lists
  • Contact us button broken

Requested features

9 requests
  • Allow list creators to remove shared members
  • Add alerts for list changes
  • Add sections to lists (e.g., dairy, produce)
  • Enable copy/paste in comments
  • Make links in comments clickable
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  • Add audible notifications for list updates
  • Allow editing of entries
  • Organize lists by last changes or allow custom sorting
  • Allow users to choose color schemes in settings

Timeline

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

OurList

Subscriptions3
  • OurList Pro$0.991 Month
  • OurList Pro$2.991 Month
  • OurList Pro$4.991 Month
One-time7
  • Simply Green Theme$0.99
  • 40 Credits$1.99
  • Enchanted Forest Theme$1.99
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  • Ocean Depths Theme$1.99
  • Retro Theme$2.99
  • Unlimited Lists & Items$4.99
  • 150 Credits$7.99
None

Timeline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OurList free?
OurList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timeline free?
Timeline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OurList or Timeline have ads?
OurList shows ads; Timeline does not.
Which is updated more often, OurList or Timeline?
OurList ships an update weekly, and Timeline every 2 days. Most recently, OurList was updated on November 2, 2026 and Timeline on October 28, 2026.

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