Comparison

ListPro vs Make

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

Head to head
About

ListPro

Create any type of list, from simple checklists to complex databases, with a powerful and flexible toolkit. Access hundreds of customizable templates and user-created lists to get started quickly. Sync your data with a desktop version for seamless management.

Highlights
  • Customizable templates
  • Multiple column types
  • Item indenting
  • Reusable lists
  • Master lists support
  • Wi-Fi data sync with Windows version
  • Access to List Exchange
Features
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ListPro® is the ultimate list-making toolkit. ListPro gives you everything you need to craft the perfect list. With ListPro's robust set of features, including an optional desktop version, you can build lists ranging from simple checklists to micro-databases. Get ListPro today and become a list pro! ListPro Doesn't Limit Your Creativity! ListPro gives you the tools and flexibility to build the lists you need. Don't get hemmed in by one-trick pony list makers. With over 40 fully-customizable templates, 7 column types, item indenting, and a host of other list-making tools, ListPro lets you craft the list you need. Hundreds of Free Lists! If you need some help getting started, choose from hundreds of user-constructed lists and templates at the List Exchange. Shopping lists, Getting Things Done templates, academic study guides, medical information, and more are just a click away. FEATURES: * Lists are reusable * Supports master lists (e.g., a shopping list that includes all items, and way to show just the items you need now) * Customizable columns * Sync your data seamlessly viaWi-Fi with ListPro for Windows (purchased separately) * Use built-in list types (To Do, Shopping, Checklist, etc.) or create your own * Access to List Exchange for free lists The Best of the Best! Winner of multiple mobile computing awards, ListPro has been the preferred choice for serious list makers for over 25 years. Get ListPro today, and find out why ListPro remains the standard for people who are serious about their lists.

About

Make

Create and manage an unlimited number of lists, notes, and reminders. Share lists with others, sort items, and utilize voice-to-text functionality. Enjoy offline access and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited lists and notes
  • Voice to text input
  • List sharing
  • Reminders
  • Offline mode
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Widget (in-app purchase)
Features
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Key Features: • Add an infinite amount of lists, list items, or notes • Supports voice to text Key Features: • Add an infinite amount of lists, list items, or notes • Supports voice to text • Share your lists or notes • Set reminders for your lists or notes • Sort alphabetically, by completed, or drag and drop your lists or notes • Edit, update, copy, complete, or delete your lists or notes • No internet available? No problem! Offline mode is supported • A widget is available after an in-app purchase. • Emoji s are supported • Print your lists or notes • Change the notebook's font size and color • Built to be an easy to use list maker • Is great for quick notes or notetaking. • Real-time, secure, shared groups of lists, that communicates to your friends and family. • Set a reminder for your loved one's lists, so they don't forget important items. • Add grocery list items to your family's lists without the need to text or talk to them. • A dark theme, and multiple color options are available for your list-making needs Privacy Policy: https://www.garbek.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.garbek.com/home/terms-and-conditions-for-make-a-list/

Screenshots

ListPro4 screens
Make4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Make at Free against ListPro's $4.99. ListPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Make is free to download; ListPro costs $4.99 up front. Make sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. ListPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ListPro against 4.7 for Make. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 198 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of ListPro's written reviews are positive against 71% of Make's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ListPro ships an update every 5 months, Make every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ListPro versus Make: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListProMake
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (71 ratings)4.7 (198 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings71198 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlium Software, Inc.Garbek Inc.

Customer experience

ListPro

All ratings71 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative14.7%

Make

All ratings198 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

ListPro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Sorting and filtering not working as expected

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add reminders/notifications
  • Improve syncing between devices
  • Implement landscape mode
  • Enhance layout and design
  • Add ability to duplicate/copy lists
Show 1 more
  • Integrate with cloud storage (Dropbox, iCloud, etc.)

Make

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ListPro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Make

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove ads$4.99
  • Shared groups$19.99
  • Unlock all for life$49.99

Questions

Is ListPro free?
ListPro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Make free?
Make is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ListPro or Make?
Make is rated higher. ListPro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Make averages 4.7 from 198 ratings.
Do ListPro or Make have ads?
Make shows ads; ListPro does not.
Which is updated more often, ListPro or Make?
ListPro ships an update every 5 months, and Make every 4 months. Most recently, ListPro was updated on September 30, 2026 and Make on September 28, 2026.

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