List and Share vs List Bud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
List and Share
Easily create and share lists with others. Enjoy real-time synchronization across all your devices and receive instant notifications for any updates. The app also supports offline use, syncing your changes when you reconnect.
- Share lists with multiple accounts
- Real-time synchronization
- Notifications for list changes
- Offline usage
- Sync later functionality
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- Share your lists with multiple accounts - Realtime synchronization across devices - Receive notifications of changes in shared lists - Use it offline and synchronize it later
List Bud
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ListBud is the fast, friendly way to make lists and get things done — on your own or with anyone. Create a list in seconds, check things off with a tap, and share it when you need a second pair of hands. PRIVATE LISTS — Your everyday lists, always one tap away. Create a list in seconds and add tasks just as fast. Drag to reorder, swipe to rename, recolor, or delete. Keep them on your device, or sign in to back up and sync across devices — your choice, toggle it anytime. SHARED LISTS — Groceries, chores, trip planning — do it together. Share a list with family or friends using their short ListBud ID. Everyone sees changes as they happen, and you can see exactly who's on each list. PUBLIC LISTS — Some lists are for everyone. Publish a list and share it with a simple link. Anyone can open it right in their browser — no app needed. MORE THAN CHECKBOXES — Every list can mix and match: tasks you tap to complete, notes for the details, places and addresses next to the plan, and reminders that repeat daily, weekly, or yearly with per-device control. MAKE IT YOURS — Color-code lists and tasks, learn the ropes with the in-app quick guide, and sign in with Apple or Google — or skip sign-in entirely and keep everything local. Get your lists together. Get ListBud. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: List and Share at none against List Bud's 1. List and Share also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. List Bud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. List and Share asks for nothing beyond the download.
List and Share ships an update every 5 days, List Bud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | List and Share | List Bud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Alexa | Scott Harrison |
In-app purchases
List and Share
No in-app purchases
List Bud
- Listbud Pro$2.991 Month
