Comparison

ListMonger vs Countdowns & Widgets

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

Head to head
About

ListMonger

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
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Basic List-Making, On Steroids (nested sublists • sort on any field • add items at any position • dark mode • backup & restore • search • mail lists between users • more!) ListMonger provides powerful, quick, and easy list-making in the palm of your hand. Leave the post-it notes and scraps of paper behind, and fire-up ListMonger to conveniently keep track of any kind of list. ListMonger provides 11 pre-configured yet flexible fields, making it ready to serve an infinite variety of list-making needs, without any futzing around or complicated set-up each time you start a new list. Unique, powerful, and thoughtfully-implemented features separate ListMonger from the pack. ListMonger provides the ability to slice and dice your lists, right in hand, in ways that other iOS list-making apps simply can't do. List lovers rejoice! ListMonger offers: NESTED SUBLISTS Your list items can have lists of their own! And they can have sublists! And they can have sublists... ÜBER-SORTING Touch and hold any column name to sort on that field. Or re-order your items using drag and drop. Or visit the sort menu for more options, including the ability to save and recall a custom sort order. PUT IT WHERE YOU WANT IT Identify any list position as the insertion point when adding a new item. QUANTITY + AND - BUTTONS Easily increase or decrease the quantity field with + and - buttons. QUICK-CHANGE COLUMN VIEWS Quickly change the info shown on-screen using pop-over selection menus. FLAG ITEMS FOR QUICK FILTERING Lists can be easily filtered on either the flag or check field, or both. (eg, Flag the items you need from a master grocery list, turn-on the flag filter, and you’ll be left with a filtered list of just your currently needed items. Then use the checkmarks to check-off items as you pick them up.) SHARE YOUR LISTS Send a list to anyone via email. Or send your list data to another user, who can open and use it in ListMonger running on their device. (Please note that ListMonger does not sync across devices.) AUTO DATE-STAMPING OF CHECKED ITEMS Automatically keep track of when you did stuff. ENHANCED NOTES FIELD The notes field can pop into a full-screen view, with phone numbers, email addresses, and URLs auto-formatted as links. 11 FIELDS, 1 USER-DEFINED PER LIST Item, Quantity, Cost, Priority, Date, Flag, Check, Check Date, Notes, and Color, plus one user-defined field. BACKUP & RESTORE Safeguard your lists by copying the ListMonger database between your iOS device and a Mac/PC using App File Sharing / iTunes. THOUGHTFUL DESIGN Functions are easy to get at and easy to use. MORE… • Dark mode. • Launch password and/or individual list password protection. • Flexible item counting options. • Color-code items. • Search / filter items within a list. • Delete, move, or copy multiple items at once. • No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases required. Thanks for your interest!

About

Countdowns & Widgets

Features
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Countdown – Make every moment count. Looking forward to a loved one's birthday? Counting days until your dream vacation? Excited about that big anniversary? Countdown turns the wait into joy, helping you never miss the moments that matter most. ==================== KEY FEATURES ==================== UNLIMITED EVENTS Create as many countdowns as you want - birthdays, anniversaries, exams, trips, weddings, or any special occasion in your life. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Crafted with care. Vibrant colors, charming icons, and elegant cards that make every event feel special. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Place stunning widgets on your iPhone and iPad home screen. See your most important dates the moment you unlock your device. Multiple sizes available. PRECISION COUNTDOWN Track time down to the Week, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second - updated in real time so you never lose track. iCLOUD SYNC Your events sync seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Switch devices without losing a thing. SMART REMINDERS Get notified exactly when you want - a day before, a week ahead, or any custom time. Never forget a single date again. ORGANIZED & CLEAN Sort events into Current and Archived. Past memories stay with you like a personal digital scrapbook. PERSONALIZED THEMES Choose from a curated palette of beautiful colors. Light and Dark mode fully supported. ==================== PREMIUM ==================== Unlock the full experience with Premium: - Unlimited countdown events - All premium widgets - Full iCloud sync - Exclusive themes and icons - Ad-free experience ==================== WHY COUNTDOWN? ==================== Every passing day matters more when you know you're getting closer to something wonderful. Countdown isn't just an app - it's how you cherish moments, turn waiting into excitement, and keep your most meaningful memories close. Download now and start counting down to what's next. ==================== Questions or feedback? Reach us at: thuyetngocluong@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

ListMonger4 screens
Countdowns & Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Countdowns & Widgets at Free against ListMonger's $0.99. ListMonger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months). On in-app purchases 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

Countdowns & Widgets is free to download; ListMonger costs $0.99 up front. ListMonger sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Countdowns & Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ListMonger ships an update every 2 months, Countdowns & Widgets every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ListMonger versus Countdowns & Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListMongerCountdowns & Widgets
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInspiretisThuyet Luong

Bugs and requests

ListMonger

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • App stopped working with iOS 14 (fixed in later update)
  • iPad not running in universal mode
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

18 requests
  • Automatic cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Docs)
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Reminder and notification alerts
  • Recurring/repeating list items
  • Desktop application for data entry
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  • Badge notifications for due items
  • Lock checkbox feature for one-time items
  • Auto-sort by checked items
  • View all flagged items across lists
  • Multiple-level deep search functionality
  • Keyboard shortcuts for quick item addition
  • Save and next button for rapid entry
  • Automatic removal of completed tasks
  • Total cost/amount calculation for lists
  • Customizable grid view fields
  • Reset notes/checks for entire list at once
  • iPad-optimized universal app
  • Bluetooth keyboard support

Countdowns & Widgets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ListMonger

One-time3
  • $1 tip$0.99
  • $3 tip$2.99
  • $5 tip$4.99
2 purchases

Countdowns & Widgets

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is ListMonger free?
ListMonger costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Countdowns & Widgets free?
Countdowns & Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ListMonger or Countdowns & Widgets have ads?
Countdowns & Widgets shows ads; ListMonger does not.
Which is updated more often, ListMonger or Countdowns & Widgets?
ListMonger ships an update every 2 months, and Countdowns & Widgets every 24 months. Most recently, ListMonger was updated on October 7, 2026 and Countdowns & Widgets on October 3, 2026.

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