Comparison

Listshare vs Make

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

Head to head
About

Listshare

Easily create and share lists for groceries, chores, or events with real-time syncing across all devices. Assign tasks, set due dates, and track activity history to keep everyone organized and informed.

Highlights
  • Real-time syncing
  • Task assignment
  • Due dates and priorities
  • Activity history
  • Color-coded categories
  • Offline access
  • Dashboard overview
Features
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YOUR LISTS. ALWAYS IN SYNC. EVERYONE UPDATED INSTANTLY. Listshare is the simplest way to share lists with the people you live with. Groceries, chores, meal plans, events - one list, always current, on every device. No more "I didn't see your message." No more buying milk twice. No more arguments about whose turn it is to clean. HOW IT WORKS Create a list. Invite your family, flatmates, or friends. Start adding items. Changes sync instantly - when someone checks off the bread at the shop, everyone sees it in real time. WHAT YOU CAN DO Drag & drop to reorder items and categories. Assign items to specific people so everyone knows who's responsible. Add due dates and priorities when things need to get done by a certain time. Track everything with a full activity history - see who added what, who completed it, and when. Organise with colour-coded categories. Share lists instantly via QR code, link, or invite code. Works offline and syncs when you're back online. YOUR DASHBOARD See activity across all your lists in one place. Know what's been added, completed, or assigned without opening every list individually. LISTSHARE PLUS The free version gives you 3 lists and 6 categories - enough to get started. Plus unlocks up to 50 lists, 24 categories per list, and 365 days of detailed history. PERFECT FOR Shared grocery and shopping lists. Household chores and cleaning rotas. Meal planning. Holiday and event prep. Moving house. Group trips. Gift ideas. Watchlists for books, films, and places to visit. THE DETAILS Real-time push notifications keep everyone in the loop. Clean, modern design with light and dark mode. Available in English and Spanish. Built with accessibility in mind. Your data is protected with enterprise-grade security. Download Listshare and stop arguing about the shopping. Migrating from the previous Listshare? Automatic data migration and free Plus benefits for existing premium users.

About

Make

Create and manage an unlimited number of lists, notes, and reminders. Share lists with others, sort items, and utilize voice-to-text functionality. Enjoy offline access and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited lists and notes
  • Voice to text input
  • List sharing
  • Reminders
  • Offline mode
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Widget (in-app purchase)
Features
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Key Features: • Add an infinite amount of lists, list items, or notes • Supports voice to text Key Features: • Add an infinite amount of lists, list items, or notes • Supports voice to text • Share your lists or notes • Set reminders for your lists or notes • Sort alphabetically, by completed, or drag and drop your lists or notes • Edit, update, copy, complete, or delete your lists or notes • No internet available? No problem! Offline mode is supported • A widget is available after an in-app purchase. • Emoji s are supported • Print your lists or notes • Change the notebook's font size and color • Built to be an easy to use list maker • Is great for quick notes or notetaking. • Real-time, secure, shared groups of lists, that communicates to your friends and family. • Set a reminder for your loved one's lists, so they don't forget important items. • Add grocery list items to your family's lists without the need to text or talk to them. • A dark theme, and multiple color options are available for your list-making needs Privacy Policy: https://www.garbek.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.garbek.com/home/terms-and-conditions-for-make-a-list/

Screenshots

Listshare4 screens
Make4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Listshare at none against Make's shown. Listshare also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Listshare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Make sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Listshare holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 205 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Listshare's written reviews are positive against 71% of Make's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Listshare ships an update every 3 weeks, Make every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Listshare versus Make: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListshareMake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (94 ratings) — better4.6 (205 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings94205 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh PineGarbek Inc.

Customer experience

Listshare

All ratings94 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Make

All ratings198 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Listshare

Subscriptions2
  • Listshare Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Listshare Plus Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium list upgrade$3.99
4 purchases

Make

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove ads$4.99
  • Shared groups$19.99
  • Unlock all for life$49.99

Questions

Is Listshare free?
Listshare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Make free?
Make is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Listshare or Make?
Listshare is rated higher. Listshare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Make averages 4.6 from 205 ratings.
Do Listshare or Make have ads?
Make shows ads; Listshare does not.
Which is updated more often, Listshare or Make?
Listshare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Make every 4 months. Most recently, Listshare was updated on October 3, 2026 and Make on October 20, 2026.

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