Comparison

Journal Mate vs List'm

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

Head to head
About

Journal Mate

Organize your physical and digital documents, from handwritten notes and scattered papers to screenshots and PDFs. This app acts as a scanner, library, and manager, making it easy to store, search, and share your important information.

Highlights
  • Scan papers on the go
  • Save screenshots and PDFs
  • Recognize and interact with text
  • Import from Photos and Files apps
  • Share notebooks or pages
  • Automatic iCloud sync
  • Instant search by name
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Saved something important - but can’t remember where? Journal Mate keeps handwritten notes, receipts, scans, photos, screenshots, GIFs, videos, Live Photos, PDFs, saved locations, and web links together and organized - instead of scattered across Photos, chats, browsers, albums, and folders. CAPTURE IT WHILE IT MATTERS • Scan paper pages or capture several photos with the built-in camera, then review or retake them before saving • Import photos, screenshots, GIFs, videos, Live Photos, and PDFs • Scan QR codes, save websites as bookmark pages, play saved YouTube links inline, and save locations shared from Apple Maps or Google Maps as map bookmarks • Create blank pages for drawing and annotation KEEP THE CONTEXT • Keep related pages together in Stacks and group new imports automatically without changing their journal order • Search journals by title and notes, then manage content with filters, multi-select, and Spotlight • Reorder pages, move or copy them between journals, merge or duplicate journals, mark journals as favorites, pin important ones, and archive older ones • Edit photos, GIFs, Live Photos, and videos: crop, rotate, adjust, filter, pixelate or blur details, draw, and add text, emoji, or stickers - while preserving animation and motion USE IT WHEN YOU NEED IT • Share media files, create configurable PDFs from selected pages or complete journals, and export a restorable backup • Preview PDFs and adjust paper size, layout, margins, scaling, and pages per sheet • Save content to Journal Mate from other apps with the Share Extension • Sync your library through iCloud across your Apple devices • Work comfortably on iPad with a multi-column layout and easy navigation between your library, journals, and pages YOUR DATA, WITHOUT TRACKING Your library is stored on your devices and syncs through your iCloud account. Journal Mate does not use third-party ad SDKs or cross-app tracking. Journal Mate includes improvements to VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, contrast, and navigation, refreshed themes, and support for 85 languages. Your first 50 active pages are free. Pro removes the page limit and unlocks every color theme. Save it now. Find it later. Terms of Use: https://journalmate.app/en/legal/terms/

About

List'm

Effortlessly organize your thoughts, ideas, and tasks. Capture notes, photos, or links and sort them into folders for quick retrieval. Collaborate with friends on shared lists or discover new recommendations from other users.

Highlights
  • Jot down notes
  • Snap pictures
  • Paste links
  • Sort into folders
  • Collaborate with groups
  • Follow user lists
  • Share lists
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Effortless organization. Recommendations to try, recipes to make, shows to watch, books to read, things to do ... you definitely put them all in your phone. Don't you also want to be able to find them? List'm solves the problem of, "Where did I save that?" Get organized in seconds with List'm. Keep lists private or collaborate with friends. From shopping lists to bucket lists, wi-fi passwords to brilliant ideas, List'm makes managing your stuff easy! Recording something in List’m is quick and easy: - Jot it down in a note. - Snap a picture of a product, document, or idea. - Paste a link for later reference. - Sort it into folders instantly or later - Save and Retrieve in Seconds Stay Connected and Inspired - Engage with Your Community – Collaborate with groups and enable comments to discuss real-time recommendations. - Follow Lists That Matter to You – Discover and save valuable suggestions from other users. - Share What You Love – Whether you have a small or large audience, share your expertise with others. The Perfect Tool for Every Occasion - Task List and To-Do Manager – Keep track of your daily tasks, work projects, and household chores. - Shopping Lists and Wish Lists – Organize your purchases and track must-have products. - Daily Routine and Habit Tracker – Stay on top of your personal and professional goals. - Project Planning – Collaborate with colleagues on business checklists. - Trip Itineraries – Plan and coordinate vacations with friends and family. Save. Search. Share. Life moves fast, and there’s so much to remember. Let List’m give your memory a break. Start organizing today!

Screenshots

Journal Mate4 screens
List'm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: List'm at 90% against Journal Mate's 50%. List'm also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Journal Mate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Journal Mate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. List'm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Journal Mate ships an update every 2 weeks, List'm every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Journal Mate versus List'm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJournal MateList'm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVitalii BahmetListem LLC

Customer experience

Journal Mate

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

List'm

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Journal Mate

Subscriptions2
  • Journal Mate Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Journal Mate Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
None

List'm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Journal Mate free?
Journal Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is List'm free?
List'm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Journal Mate or List'm have ads?
Neither Journal Mate nor List'm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Journal Mate or List'm?
Journal Mate ships an update every 2 weeks, and List'm every 5 weeks. Most recently, Journal Mate was updated on September 14, 2026 and List'm on June 11, 2026.

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