# ListMonger vs Typewrite

ListMonger and Typewrite both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of ListMonger's written reviews are positive against 50% of Typewrite's. ListMonger also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 4) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Typewrite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ListMonger costs $0.99 and Typewrite $1.99 up front. ListMonger sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Typewrite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ListMonger against 4.8 for Typewrite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ListMonger has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of ListMonger's written reviews are positive against 50% of Typewrite's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ListMonger | Typewrite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listmonger/id312259526/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typewrite-virtual-typewriter/id6450997843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inspiretis](https://appshunter.io/developer/312259529) | [Nicholas Shoemaker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696123234) |

## What reviewers say

### ListMonger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listmonger/id312259526)

This app offers powerful and flexible list-making capabilities with features like nested sublists, customizable sorting, and easy item placement. It allows users to manage various types of lists efficiently, replacing traditional paper methods with a digital solution.

**Highlights:** Nested sublists, Sort on any field, Add items at any position, Dark mode, Backup & restore, Share lists via email, Flag items for filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1 tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| $3 tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| $5 tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 💡 Powerful nested/sublists capability
- 🎯 Flexible sorting and filtering options
- 🏷️ Color coding and priority tagging features
- ✅ Flag and check system for reusable lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 No automatic sync between devices
- 📱 iPad compatibility issues in some versions
- 📝 Text size options limited
- 🔍 Search functionality not universal across nested lists
- ⚡ Sorting preferences not always saved

**Reported bugs**

- iPad version data loss after updates
- App crashes on unsupported iOS versions
- Lists slow to load and open
- Text size became smaller in recent version
- Sort order not persisting after save

**Requested features**

- Automatic cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Docs)
- Cross-device synchronization
- Reminder and notification alerts
- Recurring/repeating list items
- Desktop application for data entry


### Typewrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typewrite-virtual-typewriter/id6450997843)

This app offers a distraction-free writing experience with a minimalist design and optional typewriter sound effects. Customize your writing environment with various fonts and easily export your work to other applications.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing interface, Optional typewriter sound effects, Font customization, Plain text export, Autosave functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ListMonger free?

ListMonger costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Typewrite free?

Typewrite costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ListMonger or Typewrite?

Typewrite is rated higher. ListMonger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Typewrite averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do ListMonger or Typewrite have ads?

Neither ListMonger nor Typewrite shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*