Comparison

My Lists vs ListWithMe

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

Head to head
About

My Lists

Create and manage unlimited lists for any purpose, from shopping to creative projects. Organize your thoughts and tasks with various views, including photo checklists and notes. Share, sort, and reorder your lists with ease, all while prioritizing your privacy.

Highlights
  • Unlimited list creation
  • Photo checklists
  • Notes view
  • Share, sort, and reorder lists
  • Spotlight search
  • Light and dark themes
  • Cloud service support
Features
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Proudly NOT collecting your private data for over a decade — We debuted on the App Store on July 13th, 2008. Not once have we asked users to sign away data about themselves or their lists. Updated to latest version of iOS and iPadOS. Make lists for anything you need from shopping lists to movies to ideas for your novel, notes for a class to restaurants to try. Add images to your list items with the Photo Checklists option or keep track of notes with the Notes View to help manage larger amounts of data. You can keep track of additional information by adding images to the details view of an item in ANY list type. My Lists contains many great tools which allow you to share, sort, and reorder your lists and items the way that you need in order to effectively manage your daily life. Features: - Search for list items in Spotlight - Light and Dark Themes - Icons and latest Emoji - Random sort method - Support for Files app and any Cloud services it supports - Retina Display-worthy list icons - Add PHOTOS to any list item - 3 List View: Checklist, Photo Checklist and Notes - Automatically group checked items - Show count of unchecked items on Main List View - Search functionality which searches both item titles and descriptions. - Search based on status by searching for the terms "checked" and "unchecked" - Email backup of individual lists - Email visual versions of individual lists - Export or backup any or all lists - Visual count of checked items in list title (optional) - Reorder lists alphabetically or based on checked/unchecked - Manually order list items in "Edit" mode - Check or uncheck all items - Delete lists or items with a swipe

About

ListWithMe

Easily create and share shopping lists directly within iMessage conversations. Collaborate in real-time with family and friends, with smart input for quantities and item organization by category or priority. Track changes with an activity feed and quickly manage your lists.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Smart quantity input
  • Item categorization and priority
  • Activity feed for changes
  • Quick swipe actions
  • Fast item search
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ListWithMe is the easiest way to create and share shopping lists with anyone in your iMessage conversations. No accounts, no sign-ups—just open a conversation, create a list, and start collaborating. **Perfect for:** - Grocery shopping with your partner - Planning errands with family - Coordinating party supplies with friends - Any shared list you need to tackle together **Powerful Features:** Smart Input Type "3 apples" or "milk x2" and ListWithMe automatically sets the quantity for you. No extra taps required. Stay Organized Assign categories to group items by aisle. Set priority levels for must-have items. Add due dates for time-sensitive errands. Real-Time Collaboration Everyone in the conversation sees updates instantly. Check off items as you shop and watch the list update for everyone. Activity Feed See who added, completed, or removed items. Know exactly what changed and when. Quick Actions Swipe to complete or delete items. Use batch selection to handle multiple items at once. Clear all completed items with one tap. Find Items Fast Search through long lists instantly. Sort by name, category, priority, or due date. ListWithMe lives entirely in iMessage—no separate app cluttering your home screen. Just pure, simple list sharing with the people who matter most.

Screenshots

My Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ListWithMe at Free against My Lists's $1.99. ListWithMe also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (67% vs 56%). My Lists's advantage is device support and ratings volume (27 vs 7). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

ListWithMe is free to download; My Lists costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ListWithMe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of My Lists's written reviews are positive against 67% of ListWithMe's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
My Lists versus ListWithMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy ListsListWithMe
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (27 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeal ColstonGrant Isom

Customer experience

My Lists

All ratings27 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral13.7%
Negative30.1%

ListWithMe

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

My Lists

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Loss of data after updates
  • Inability to edit or reorder lists
  • Keyboard issues covering list items
  • Inconsistent behavior of check boxes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add backup and sync options
  • Improve sorting and filtering capabilities
  • Expand icon library
  • Implement due dates and reminders
  • Allow moving items between lists

ListWithMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Lists

No in-app purchases

None

ListWithMe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Lists free?
My Lists costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ListWithMe free?
ListWithMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Lists or ListWithMe?
ListWithMe is rated higher. My Lists averages 3.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while ListWithMe averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

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