Comparison

Make vs My Lists

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

Head to head
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/

About

My Lists

Features
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Get organized your way with My Lists: Multipurpose – the all-in-one list app for everything and everyone. Whether you're a busy parent juggling tasks, a professional managing work goals, or a student planning assignments, My Lists: Multipurpose helps you stay focused and productive. Create many types of lists: Shopping lists Grocery lists To-do lists Online shopping list Notes and ideas Trip packing lists Book reading lists Holiday lists (Christmas, Diwali, Eid, Thanksgiving, Easter, Halloween, Chinese New Year, Cinco de Mayo) Business or project task lists And more. Key Features: Simple and intuitive design Swipe to delete or check off Supports Dark and Light Mode Available on iPhone and iPad No sign-in required, data stays on your device Perfect for personal use, business, school, and family life. Use it for everyday needs or special occasions. Whether you're packing for a trip, organizing holiday shopping, tracking your favorite books, or managing daily routines – My Lists: Multipurpose is built to make life simpler. Quickly check items off or delete them with a single swipe. No accounts, no ads, just clean and private list-making. Start simple. Stay organized. Do more – your way. With My Lists: Multipurpose, you are not just creating lists – you are building a more organized life. Unlike other cluttered task apps, this one is designed to be lightweight, offline, and simple to use. From your first grocery list to detailed work plans or trip packing, every list is fully customizable to your needs. You decide how it looks, what it includes, and how you use it. Use it to: Track daily chores and recurring tasks Plan your next vacation or travel checklist Manage gift shopping and seasonal events Organize college assignments or study plans Maintain work to-do items, goals, and notes List business supplies or inventory Keep track of books, recipes, or wishlists Prepare back-to-school checklists Save personal notes or creative ideas Everything stays on your device. There is no account required, and no internet connection needed. This makes the app fast, secure, and fully private. Access your lists anytime, even when offline. Why users love it: No login or registration Clean and fast interface for all ages Designed for both iPhone and iPad Easy to learn, easy to use Ideal for families, students, and professionals Perfect for personal or work life Whether you need a grocery list app, a daily checklist, a travel planner, or a business task manager, My Lists: Multipurpose is flexible enough to fit your life. It is great for: Parents managing home and school tasks Students planning their schedule and assignments Professionals tracking meetings or project items Travelers packing for weekend getaways or international trips Small business owners keeping track of operations Anyone looking for a simple way to stay organized Take control of your time, tasks, and thoughts with an app built to support your everyday needs. Download today and start simplifying your life, one list at a time.

Screenshots

Make4 screens
My Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My Lists at every 3 days against Make's every 4 months. Make's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Make sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and My Lists sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Make ships an update every 4 months, My Lists every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Make versus My Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakeMy Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (198 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings198 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarbek Inc.Nazirhusain Bhata

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
1 purchases

My Lists

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99

Questions

Is Make free?
Make is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Lists free?
My Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Make or My Lists have ads?
Both Make and My Lists show ads.
Which is updated more often, Make or My Lists?
Make ships an update every 4 months, and My Lists every 3 days. Most recently, Make was updated on October 7, 2026 and My Lists on September 30, 2026.

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