Comparison

List Bud vs Linking Lists

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

Head to head
About

List Bud

Features
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ListBud is the fast, friendly way to make lists and get things done โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” your choice, toggle it anytime. SHARED LISTS โ€” Groceries, chores, trip planning โ€” 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 โ€” Some lists are for everyone. Publish a list and share it with a simple link. Anyone can open it right in their browser โ€” no app needed. MORE THAN CHECKBOXES โ€” 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 โ€” Color-code lists and tasks, learn the ropes with the in-app quick guide, and sign in with Apple or Google โ€” 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/

About

Linking Lists

Features
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Linking Lists is a personal, fully customizable, relational database, used to help manage your world. Features include images, charts, email and text templates and most importantly, relational lists for easy navigation.

Screenshots

List Bud4 screens
Linking Lists1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linking Lists at none against List Bud's 1. List Bud's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. List Bud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Linking Lists asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

List Bud ships an update every 3 weeks, Linking Lists every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
List Bud versus Linking Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterList BudLinking Lists
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott HarrisonJames Welch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

List Bud

Subscriptions1
  • Listbud Pro$2.991 Month
None

Linking Lists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is List Bud free?
List Bud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linking Lists free?
Linking Lists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do List Bud or Linking Lists have ads?
Neither List Bud nor Linking Lists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, List Bud or Linking Lists?
List Bud ships an update every 3 weeks, and Linking Lists every 3 months. Most recently, List Bud was updated on October 29, 2026 and Linking Lists on November 9, 2026.

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