Comparison

Lists Manager vs iLists

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

Head to head
About

Lists Manager

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With Lists Manager, you can create a list for whatever you want, from a shopping list to a to-do list, with a simple and beautiful​ UI. Just add a new list, add everything you need, and you're ready to go!

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iLists

Features
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Simplify your life, one list at a time. Whether you are organizing your weekly grocery run, planning a vacation packing checklist, or managing your daily to-dos, iLists is the ultimate tool to keep your day on track. Beautifully Simple, Powerfully Flexible - Infinite Possibilities: Create any type of list you need. From simple daily checklists to complex project trackers, iLists adapts to your workflow. - Effortless Organization: Manage, group, and sort multiple lists in a clean, modern interface designed specifically to get out of your way. - Smart Features: Use the built-in "Keep Screen On" toggle while you are grocery shopping or cooking, so you never have to constantly unlock your phone with full hands. - Sync & Share: Seamlessly sync your lists across all your devices using iCloud, and share them with family or friends for real-time collaboration. Stop juggling random notes across different apps. Download iLists and start conquering your day with perfect organization! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/e5c40ff1-8987-469b-9dda-67a5f6fb378f

Screenshots

Lists Manager3 screens
iLists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iLists at none against Lists Manager's shown. iLists also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Lists Manager's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Lists Manager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and iLists sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lists Manager ships an update every 2 months, iLists every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Lists Manager versus iLists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLists ManageriLists
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShahar MelamedIvan Korostylov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lists Manager

One-time3
  • A Cup of Coffee$0.99
  • A Sandwich$1.99
  • A Meal$2.99
3 purchases

iLists

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium - Annual$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime$16.99

Questions

Is Lists Manager free?
Lists Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iLists free?
iLists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lists Manager or iLists have ads?
Lists Manager shows ads; iLists does not.
Which is updated more often, Lists Manager or iLists?
Lists Manager ships an update every 2 months, and iLists every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lists Manager was updated on October 3, 2026 and iLists on October 1, 2026.

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