# Lista vs Ruby

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ruby at 100% against Lista's 0%. Ruby also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Lista's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lista sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Ruby sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ruby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lista's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ruby's.

Lista ships an update weekly, Ruby monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lista | Ruby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lista-task-manager/id6683313094/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruby-private-voice-journal/id6754594782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Wing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519352661) | [Oliver Saylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/691952957) |

## What reviewers say

### Lista

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lista-task-manager/id6683313094)

This app offers a flexible, modular approach to task management, allowing users to build custom workflows. Organize and find tasks easily with tags and smart lists, creating personalized views for efficient project and to-do management.

**Highlights:** Modular task management, Customizable workflows, Smart lists, Tag-based organization, Personalized task views, Efficient to-do management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Professional Yearly | $7.99 | per year |


### Ruby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruby-private-voice-journal/id6754594782)

Effortlessly capture your thoughts and feelings using your voice. This AI-powered journal transforms spoken words into organized written entries, offering insights and prompts for self-reflection. Enjoy a private, ad-free space to improve your mood, focus, and mental well-being.

**Highlights:** Voice-to-text journaling, Smart AI insights, Completely private storage, Daily reflection prompts, Minimalist design, Track personal growth

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lista free?

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

### Is Ruby free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lista or Ruby?

Ruby is rated higher. Lista averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ruby averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lista or Ruby have ads?

Neither Lista nor Ruby shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lista or Ruby?

Lista ships an update weekly, and Ruby monthly. Most recently, Lista was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ruby on November 5, 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.*
