Comparison

Throwback vs LifeList

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

Head to head
About

Throwback

Features
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KEY FEATURES: - Record your daily memories - Reflect on those from the recent past - Notification reminders - Create a positive habit - Trigger your nostalgia SUMMARY: From day-to-day ups and downs to significant personal milestones, keep track of your life using the reflection diary app, Throwback. Visit the app on a daily basis to record your memories and reminisce on those you submitted from one week, one month and one year ago to trigger feelings of nostalgia! Thanks to built-in notification reminders you’ll never forget to check in, ensuring those important moments are never missed. Throwback is entirely free to use – you just need to create an account in order to store your memories securely online, allowing you to access your diary even if you change devices. The app was created by Saturday Club Online. To find out more about this app development group, please visit https://www.saturdayclub.online. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: https://www.saturdayclub.online/throwback-terms-and-conditions PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.saturdayclub.online/throwback-privacy-policy

About

LifeList

Features
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LifeList – Bucket List Goals, Made Together Dream big. Plan together. Live fully. LifeList is the ultimate bucket list app that helps you and your loved ones turn dreams into unforgettable experiences—together. Features That Inspire Action: 1. Shared Bucket Lists Create lists with friends, partners, or family. Collaborate on goals and keep each other motivated. 2. Personal Goals, Private or Public Make solo lists just for you, or share them with the world. Control privacy with ease—some dreams are just for you. 3. Beautiful, Intuitive Design A clean and joyful interface that makes planning feel fun. Organize your goals by category, theme, or timeline. 4. Progress Tracking & Celebrations Check off completed goals and celebrate your milestones. Watch your dream life come to life, one step at a time. 5. Offline-First Experience No signal? No problem. Update your goals anywhere, anytime. 6. Cloud Syncing Seamlessly access your lists across all your Apple devices via iCloud. Start building the life you’ve always wanted—together. Download LifeList today and turn “someday” into today. Terms & Conditions: https://shorturl.at/ozA3j Privacy Statement: https://shorturl.at/47Ex5

Screenshots

Throwback4 screens
LifeList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Throwback at none against LifeList's 1. Throwback also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). LifeList's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 15 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. LifeList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Throwback asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Throwback ships an update every 15 months, LifeList every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Throwback versus LifeList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrowbackLifeList
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThomas TurnerMaarten Borsje

In-app purchases

None

Throwback

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LifeList

One-time1
  • Premium$8.99

Questions

Is Throwback free?
Throwback is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LifeList free?
LifeList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Throwback or LifeList have ads?
Neither Throwback nor LifeList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Throwback or LifeList?
Throwback ships an update every 15 months, and LifeList every 6 days. Most recently, Throwback was updated on November 3, 2026 and LifeList on October 30, 2026.

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