Comparison

Re vs Hobby Journal

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

Head to head
About

Re

This app helps you efficiently manage your to-do lists by allowing you to quickly create, reuse, reset, and copy them. Organize shopping lists, packing lists, or any recurring tasks with features like item copying, sorting, and locking lists for template use.

Highlights
  • Create, reuse, reset, and copy lists
  • Copy and move items between lists
  • Lock lists as templates
  • Sort items by priority, name, or date
  • Add notes and tags to items
  • Optional cloud synchronization via Apple ID
Features
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A SIMPLE, NON-COMMERCIAL TODO LIST MANAGER Re:List allows you to quickly create, reuse, reset and copy lists so you can efficiently organize your TODO items. Whether it's your frequently used shopping list or a packing list for your vacation, Re:List is here to help you to stay organized. With Re:List, you'll never forget to pack your sunblock or winter hat again! Re:List allows you to copy single items and entire lists, you can check, reset and delete items, sort by priority, name, date - you have complete control over your TODO lists. Your lists are always with you, even when you switch devices (this is optional and requires sign-in using your Apple ID to work). Lists and items that you use frequently can be protected from accidental deletion by marking a list as locked. Items of locked lists can still be checked off, changed and copied, but they cannot be deleted or moved from the locked list, which makes a locked list perfect to use as a template or recurring checklist. Re:List is the right app for getting more things done! Enjoy your new found freedom and thank you for checking off with Re:List! FLEXIBLE AND REUSABLE LISTS - Reset lists - Reuse lists - Copy lists - Lock lists - Copy items between lists - Move items between lists - Drag and Drop to move lists ITEM SORTING - Sort items manually via drag and drop - Sort items by priority, name, date, etc. LIST ITEM MANAGEMENT - Tap (+) to add new items - Create multiple items in a row - Swipe left to delete an item - Swipe right to move or copy an item to another list - Tap an item to view and edit its details - Filter items based on name, notes and tags - Prioritize items META-INFORMATION - Add notes to items - Add tags to items - Timestamps for creation date and most recent change SYNCHRONIZATION - Sign-in using your Apple ID to sync your lists across all your devices SUPPORTED LANGUAGES - English (default) - German - Spanish - Portuguese (European) - French - (more language may follow eventually) Re:List is an ongoing project and work-in-progress and will occasionally receive new features. ABOUT ME Hi, I'm Julian, the developer of Re:List. I am a professional software developer and IT consultant from Germany. I created this app, because I wanted to regain the power over my frequently used lists and items. Eventually, I got tired of rewriting shopping and packing lists all over again. There are already hundreds of TODO list and checklist apps, but none are perfect (neither is Re:List) and entirely fit my needs. So, I developed Re:List and it was my goal to share it with all of you completely for free. If you would like to support me, report a bug or feature request or if you would like me to develop an app for you, don't hesitate to contact me via e-mail: epj.apps@gmail.com

About

Hobby Journal

Manage your passions with this app designed for hobby enthusiasts. Track active interests, pause others to maintain focus, and monitor skill development and milestones. Organize your hobbies visually by category for a clear overview of your progress and free time.

Highlights
  • Track active hobbies
  • Pause inactive hobbies
  • Track skills and milestones
  • Reflect on progress
  • Organize hobbies by category
  • Visual overview
Features
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Are you a hobby connoisseur with too many interests to manage? Hobby Tracker helps you keep track of your favorite hobbies, pause the ones you’re taking a break from, and reflect on your progress. Add up to 3 active hobbies per category. Pause the rest to keep your focus clear. Track skills and milestones for each hobby. Check in anytime to reflect on your progress. Organize hobbies by category for a cozy, visual overview. Perfect for lifelong learners, hobby enthusiasts, or anyone looking to bring order and joy to their free time.

Screenshots

Re4 screens
Hobby Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hobby Journal at 5.0 against Re's 4.7. Hobby Journal also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Re's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hobby Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Re has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Re ships an update every 2 months, Hobby Journal monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Re versus Hobby Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReHobby Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulian Ewers-PetersKevin Merwin

In-app purchases

None

Re

No in-app purchases

None

Hobby Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Re free?
Re is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hobby Journal free?
Hobby Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Re or Hobby Journal?
Hobby Journal is rated higher. Re averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hobby Journal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Re or Hobby Journal have ads?
Neither Re nor Hobby Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Re or Hobby Journal?
Re ships an update every 2 months, and Hobby Journal monthly. Most recently, Re was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hobby Journal on October 24, 2026.

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