MyBase vs List Genius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyBase
This app provides a simple notepad for creating and editing text notes. It allows for easy navigation between pages, character counting, and copying/pasting content. Additional features include table of contents creation, email and print options, and dynamic text sizing.
- Page navigation (swipe/tap)
- Character count display
- Copy and paste functionality
- Table of contents creation
- Email and print options
- Dynamic text sizing
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Description of functions and features (1) Notepad function ● This app“My Base” will be displayed from the page that ended last time and will be editable. ● Swipe the screen left / right or tap the left / right frame to page forward/backward. If the mode has been set to “5” with the “Mode” button, the page is turned 5 pages at a time, and if it has been set to “1”, the page is turned 1 page at a time. ● On each page, tap the position in the title / body where you want to enter text and set the cursor there. Type characters using the keyboard that pops up. The cursor will automatically move to the next position each time you enter a character. ● The entered text is stored in the memory of the device (iPhone/iPad) by pressing the "Done” button. (2) Character number display function ● The number of characters in the text of each page is displayed in the light blue label at the bottom of the screen. The number of characters is counted again when the "Done" button is tapped or the page is turned, and the display is updated. ● The display / non-display of the number of characters with the label can be switched by pressing a few seconds the "mode" button . (v1.4) (3) "Copy" function By tapping the “Copy” button in a page, the entered title and text will be stored in the device memory. The text is also copied to the clipboard. (4) "Paste" function ● Tapping the “Paste” button in a page overwrites the title and text stored in the memory into the title and body field of that page, respectively. If you tap "Overwrite" on the pop upped confirmation screen that appears before overwriting, that will be executed. ● Copying a blank page and pasting it on any other page to delete all characters at once. (5) Table of contents creation function Pressing a few seconds the “Paste” button, a message pops up asking if you want to create a table of contents. Select "Create" to create a table of contents. (6) "Mail" function On any page, pressing a few seconds the “Action” button, a screen pops up to select email or print . Select “E-Mail” and follow its instructions on the email control screen that will popup next. (7) "Print" function (Supported in v1.4) On any page, pressing a few seconds the “Action” button, a screen pops up to select email or print. Select “Print” and follow its instructions on the print control screen that will popup next. (8) Support Dynamic Type Text. (v1.4) The text size for the title and body can dynamically be changeable through device's “Settings” . "Setting" => “Accessibility” => “Display & Text Size” => Larger Text => ON => Larger Accessibility Sizes => ON => Change Slider Position "Setting" => “Accessibility” => “Display & Text Size” => Bold Text => ON (9) Text size temporary change function The text size can be temporarily enlarged / reduced by pinching (v2.3,v2.5).
List Genius
Easily create and manage reusable lists for various tasks, from travel plans to grocery shopping. Capture items via camera, clear text with a tap, and even get random suggestions. Available in English and Spanish.
- Create one-time or reusable lists
- Check off completed items
- Add items from camera
- Clear text with a single tap
- Random selection tool
- Supports English and Spanish
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List Genius makes everyday planning simple. Create as many lists as you need for groceries, trips, hardware-store runs, home projects, and everything in between. Keep each list focused, organized, and easy to complete. Reorder items as plans change, duplicate a useful list for next time, and undo accidental deletions without rebuilding your work. Share only the list you choose. Invite a partner through iCloud to collaborate on one list while your other lists remain private. Features: - Create and organize as many lists as you need - Check off items with satisfying visual and haptic feedback - Reorder list items and lists - Share one selected list with a partner through iCloud - Keep changes synchronized across your devices - Select lists and mark off items from Apple Watch - Duplicate useful lists for easy reuse - Delete completed items with an Undo option - Scan an item with the camera on supported devices - Send a plain-text copy when collaboration is not needed - Use the app in English or Spanish Whether you are shopping for groceries, packing for a trip, or planning the next project, List Genius keeps the details clear and close at hand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: List Genius at 100% against MyBase's 0%. List Genius also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
List Genius holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MyBase's written reviews are positive against 100% of List Genius's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyBase | List Genius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | fumio ueda | Michael Gibby |
Customer experience
MyBase
List Genius
In-app purchases
MyBase
No in-app purchases
List Genius
No in-app purchases









