# AnyList vs Libib

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Libib at none against AnyList's 2. Libib also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). AnyList's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (81K vs 1.2K). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AnyList sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Libib asks for nothing beyond the download.

AnyList holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnyList has 81K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of AnyList's written reviews are positive against 74% of Libib's.

AnyList ships an update every 3 weeks, Libib every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AnyList | Libib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anylist-grocery-shopping-list/id522167641/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libib/id721908216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 74.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Purple Cover, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/407370618) | [Libib, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/721908219) |

## What reviewers say

### AnyList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anylist-grocery-shopping-list/id522167641)

This app simplifies grocery shopping and meal planning by offering a shared, synchronized shopping list and a centralized recipe organizer. Easily import recipes, plan meals for the week, and generate shopping lists with smart categorization and item details.

**Highlights:** Shared grocery lists, Real-time item syncing, Recipe import from web, Meal planning calendar, Smart item categorization, Voice input for items, Add item notes and photos

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12 Month AnyList Complete Individual Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Household Subscription | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great shopping tool
- 🚀 Sooo easy
- 👍 Easy yet complete
- 👍 Best overall app for any type of lists
- 👍 Legit 5 star app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Was Great now just frustrating
- 🐛 No longer useful thanks to Amazon
- 🐛 Ruined by Amazon greed
- 🐛 Not useful anymore!
- 🐛 Terrible since the July 1, 2024 update

**Reported bugs**

- Alexa no longer supported
- Alexa integration no longer practical
- Sync issues with grocery store apps
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Please add alphabetical feature
- Add ability to delay purchase
- Add bulk save items to favourites to easily create a template
- Add ability to switch between recipes
- Add link to web version on import failed screen for recipes


### Libib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libib/id721908216)

Easily catalog your books, movies, music, and games by scanning barcodes. Organize your personal library and manage your collection through a connected website, adding notes, ratings, and tags.

**Highlights:** Scan books, board games, movies, music, and video games, Barcode scanner, Tag, review, and rate items, Add notes to items, Publish your library online, Syncs with website

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing personal libraries
- 🚀 Efficient barcode scanning
- 👍 Customizable collections
- 👍 Generous free plan with high item limit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent barcode recognition
- 🔍 Limited search and sorting options
- 👎 Lack of book cover display in list view
- 👎 Inability to add custom cover images for manual entries
- 👎 Frustrating to navigate when making edits

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes after adding multiple items
- Deleted items not recoverable
- Syncing issues between app and website versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort by author, series, or publication date
- Option to view collections in grid/cover view
- Functionality to mark books as read/unread
- Integration with e-book/reading apps
- Sharing/collaboration features for libraries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AnyList free?

AnyList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Libib free?

Libib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AnyList or Libib?

AnyList is rated higher. AnyList averages 4.9 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while Libib averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do AnyList or Libib have ads?

Neither AnyList nor Libib shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AnyList or Libib?

AnyList ships an update every 3 weeks, and Libib every 4 weeks. Most recently, AnyList was updated on October 25, 2026 and Libib on October 24, 2026.

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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.*