Comparison

Infinity Lists vs StrataWrite

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

Head to head
About

Infinity Lists

This app offers a highly customizable system for creating and managing any type of list, from simple to-dos to complex projects. Organize with folders, sublists, and multiple views, and sync across devices. It's designed to be as simple or sophisticated as your needs require.

Highlights
  • Customizable list columns (text, numbers, images, etc.)
  • Folders and sublists for deep organization
  • Multiple views for different devices/purposes
  • Cross-device iCloud syncing
  • Collaboration and sharing options
  • Offline functionality
  • Calculated fields and conditional formatting
Features
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"Put this on your to-do list: buy Infinity Lists from the App Store." -- Mac|Life (5/5 stars) THE LAST LIST APP YOU'LL EVER NEED Infinity Lists isn't just another to-do app. It's a powerful system that adapts to YOU - whether you're making a simple grocery list or tracking a complex project with dozens of details. Think Notes is too basic? Excel too complicated? Infinity Lists is the sweet spot: as simple or sophisticated as you need it to be. MAKE ANY LIST YOUR WAY • Grocery lists with photos and prices • Workout trackers with progress charts • Gift lists with links and budgets • Project checklists with due dates • Reading lists with ratings • Travel packing lists • Anything you can imagine CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING Create your perfect list with custom columns for text, numbers, dates, images, ratings, currency, barcodes, and more. Add conditional formatting to color-code rows. Set up filters and multiple views. Build spreadsheet-style calculated fields. The possibilities are truly infinite. FOLDERS & SUBLISTS Organize lists within lists, as many levels deep as you want. POWERFUL VIEWS Create different views for different devices or purposes - more columns on iPad, filtered views for specific tasks, and more. SYNC & SHARE • Syncs across all iOS devices via iCloud • Share and collaborate with other users • Works offline, syncs when reconnected • Works on Mac computers too ADVANCED FEATURES Charts • Calculated columns • Picklists • Split view • Spreadsheet mode • Input masks • Due dates & alerts • Advanced search • Sophisticated filters • Undo/Redo • Templates • Passcode lock • Import/Export • Email/Print formatted lists • Automatic backups • Sample lists included WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY "We were immersed in the boundless options within each list. Everything in Infinity Lists can be customized to fit your specific needs. Lists can be as simple as this week's groceries, but the real value of Infinity Lists is in its powerful customization tools. If you're looking for customization and complete control, put this on your to-do list: buy Infinity Lists from the App Store." -- Mac|Life (5/5 stars) Rating: 'Awesome' "Customization out the wazoo. Very nice interface for such a full-featured app. It works almost precisely the way you expect an iOS app to work, and it's jam-packed with features that leave it balancing lightly on the line between a powerful list app and a simple database. And yet, with all these complexities, the lists themselves are easy to use, easy to organize, and easy to update." -- Wired (9/10 stars) Rating: 'Nearly flawless: buy it now' "Exactly What a List App Should Be. They've brought something new to a genre that is otherwise tired and cluttered with generic developments. Infinity Lists is easily one of, if not the best list app for iPhone and iPad that we've ever seen." -- appPicker "It's clearly a very flexible app. It is quick and easy to use, works seamlessly between iPhone and iPad versions, and syncs easily. This is a great tool that will work perfectly for most tasks you have." -- c|net "Your complete List Assistant. We have yet to find anything more complete than Infinity Lists." - appsplit Featured in Apple's New & Noteworthy Apps Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Customer Service is a top priority. If you have any requests or issues, please email me directly at support@infinitylists.app. Thanks!

About

StrataWrite

Features
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StrataWrite is a research-first writing app designed for scholars, researchers, and serious writers who need more than just a blank page. Built with Apple’s native frameworks, StrataWrite unites structured note-taking and manuscript drafting in a clean, focused environment that helps you organize complex projects and keep your ideas connected. StrataWrite is for text only. No Table or Image support. StrataWrite is about getting the words out and not formatting. StratWrite is the first step in writing up your research. Get the words out in either Notes or Manuscript Views. When the first draft of your writing is complete, export to Plaintext or Markdown and import it into your favorite Word Processor for formatting. Whether you are preparing a dissertation, drafting a grant proposal, or developing a book chapter, StrataWrite provides a workspace designed to keep your research structured and your writing clear. Research-Driven Writing StrataWrite is built for projects that demand more than linear word processing: • Structured Notes – Capture and organize your research with tags, categories, and backlinks. Notes connect into a system that grows as your ideas develop. • Manuscript Drafting – Write in a distraction-free workspace with daily word count goals, progress tracking, and export options for Markdown, or TXT. • Linking Ideas – Create bidirectional links between notes and manuscripts, building a network of connections that keeps your sources and insights close at hand. Native Apple Experience StrataWrite is built with SwiftUI and designed to feel at home across macOS and iPadOS: • Universal App – Switch seamlessly between Mac and iPad. StrataWrite adapts to your workflow, wherever you are writing. • CloudKit Sync – Keep your notes and manuscripts securely up to date across devices. • Clean, Distraction-Free Interface – A modern, lightweight design emphasizes your writing while keeping structure available when you need it. Designed for Focus & Clarity StrataWrite emphasizes research structure without unnecessary complexity. Notes and manuscripts are part of the same system, allowing ideas to move fluidly between your research base and your drafts. By connecting thoughts through links and tracking progress as you write, StrataWrite helps you transform research into finished work with confidence. Made for Scholars and Writers If your projects depend on clarity, depth, and organization, StrataWrite was built for you. Graduate students writing theses, researchers assembling journal articles, and professionals developing long-form work will all find a workspace that supports rigorous thinking and clear writing.

Screenshots

Infinity Lists4 screens
StrataWrite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Infinity Lists at Free against StrataWrite's $9.99. Infinity Lists also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). StrataWrite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On 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

Infinity Lists is free to download; StrataWrite costs $9.99 up front. Infinity Lists sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. StrataWrite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Infinity Lists ships an update every 4 days, StrataWrite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Infinity Lists versus StrataWrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfinity ListsStrataWrite
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.6 (816 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings816 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElijah RappaportStance Hurst

Bugs and requests

Infinity Lists

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes after recent update
  • Syncing issues leading to missing or duplicated list items
  • Inconsistent behavior when editing lists across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved column resizing and formatting options
  • Automatic reminders and alerts for list items
  • Integration with other productivity apps and services
  • Better import/export options for lists

StrataWrite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Infinity Lists

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Non-OptionFree
  • Lifetime for List Master Users$24.99
  • Lifetime$49.99
None

StrataWrite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Infinity Lists free?
Infinity Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StrataWrite free?
StrataWrite costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Infinity Lists or StrataWrite have ads?
Neither Infinity Lists nor StrataWrite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Infinity Lists or StrataWrite?
Infinity Lists ships an update every 4 days, and StrataWrite every 2 months. Most recently, Infinity Lists was updated on October 14, 2026 and StrataWrite on October 3, 2026.

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