Comparison

List Genius vs Dont Keep

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

Head to head
About

List Genius

Easily create and manage reusable lists for various tasks, from travel plans to grocery shopping. Capture items via camera, clear text with a tap, and even get random suggestions. Available in English and Spanish.

Highlights
  • Create one-time or reusable lists
  • Check off completed items
  • Add items from camera
  • Clear text with a single tap
  • Random selection tool
  • Supports English and Spanish
Features
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List Genius makes everyday planning simple. Create as many lists as you need for groceries, trips, hardware-store runs, home projects, and everything in between. Keep each list focused, organized, and easy to complete. Reorder items as plans change, duplicate a useful list for next time, and undo accidental deletions without rebuilding your work. Share only the list you choose. Invite a partner through iCloud to collaborate on one list while your other lists remain private. Features: - Create and organize as many lists as you need - Check off items with satisfying visual and haptic feedback - Reorder list items and lists - Share one selected list with a partner through iCloud - Keep changes synchronized across your devices - Select lists and mark off items from Apple Watch - Duplicate useful lists for easy reuse - Delete completed items with an Undo option - Scan an item with the camera on supported devices - Send a plain-text copy when collaboration is not needed - Use the app in English or Spanish Whether you are shopping for groceries, packing for a trip, or planning the next project, List Genius keeps the details clear and close at hand.

About

Dont Keep

Features
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With Dont Keep, you'll enjoy a sleek and intuitive interface that prioritizes elegance and functionality. Our minimalist design philosophy ensures that every element serves a purpose, providing you with a clutter-free workspace for capturing your thoughts effortlessly.

Screenshots

List Genius4 screens
Dont Keep3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dont Keep at none against List Genius's shown. Dont Keep also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

List Genius ships an update monthly, Dont Keep fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
List Genius versus Dont Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterList GeniusDont Keep
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael GibbyKevinton Benjamine

In-app purchases

None

List Genius

No in-app purchases

None

Dont Keep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is List Genius free?
List Genius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dont Keep free?
Dont Keep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do List Genius or Dont Keep have ads?
List Genius shows ads; Dont Keep does not.
Which is updated more often, List Genius or Dont Keep?
List Genius ships an update monthly, and Dont Keep fortnightly. Most recently, List Genius was updated on September 13, 2026 and Dont Keep on September 17, 2026.

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