Comparison

iLists vs Thoughts

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

Head to head
About

iLists

Features
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Simplify your life, one list at a time. Whether you are organizing your weekly grocery run, planning a vacation packing checklist, or managing your daily to-dos, iLists is the ultimate tool to keep your day on track. Beautifully Simple, Powerfully Flexible - Infinite Possibilities: Create any type of list you need. From simple daily checklists to complex project trackers, iLists adapts to your workflow. - Effortless Organization: Manage, group, and sort multiple lists in a clean, modern interface designed specifically to get out of your way. - Smart Features: Use the built-in "Keep Screen On" toggle while you are grocery shopping or cooking, so you never have to constantly unlock your phone with full hands. - Sync & Share: Seamlessly sync your lists across all your devices using iCloud, and share them with family or friends for real-time collaboration. Stop juggling random notes across different apps. Download iLists and start conquering your day with perfect organization! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/e5c40ff1-8987-469b-9dda-67a5f6fb378f

About

Thoughts

Capture and organize anything you find online, setting reminders and categories directly from any app. Never lose interesting content again with seamless cross-device syncing and a clutter-free interface.

Highlights
  • Save from any app via share sheet
  • Set reminders instantly
  • Organize with custom categories
  • Add notes and context
  • Seamless iCloud sync
  • Minimalist interface
Features
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You're scrolling Instagram in bed. You find an amazing design resource. You're on the train and someone shares a movie recommendation. You're at work and spot an article you want to read tonight. It's not the right time, but you don't want to lose it. Thoughts lets you save anything from any app using the native share sheet. But here's what makes it different: you set the reminder and category right there, before you even leave the app you're in. One tap, and you're done. No switching apps. No "I'll remember later." No forgotten bookmarks. SHARE SHEET THAT ACTUALLY WORKS Tap share from Safari, Instagram, YouTube, or any app. The link, title, and content are captured automatically. Pick a reminder time and category — all without leaving the app you're in. REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR LIFE Quick options — 30 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours, tonight, tomorrow — or set a custom date and time. Get notified exactly when you're ready to act on it. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Create categories like Movies, Books, Design, Videos — whatever fits your life. Assign them in a single tap when you save. ADD MEMOS & CONTEXT Jot down notes on anything you save — "watch this with Sarah on Sunday" or "use this for the pitch deck." Future you will thank you. SEAMLESS iCLOUD SYNC Save a link on your iPhone, check it later on your Mac. Everything stays in sync across all your Apple devices. No login required in the app. BEAUTIFUL & MINIMAL A clean, calm interface with light, dark themes. No clutter, no sign-ups, no accounts. Just your thoughts, waiting for you. Thoughts is free to use. Stop losing the things you find interesting.

Screenshots

iLists4 screens
Thoughts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thoughts at 5.0 against iLists's 1.0. Thoughts also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. iLists sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Thoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thoughts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLists ships an update every 2 weeks, Thoughts every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
iLists versus Thoughts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriListsThoughts
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIvan KorostylovBalazs Norbert Horvath

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iLists

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium - Annual$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime$16.99
None

Thoughts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLists free?
iLists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thoughts free?
Thoughts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iLists or Thoughts?
Thoughts is rated higher. iLists averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Thoughts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iLists or Thoughts have ads?
Neither iLists nor Thoughts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLists or Thoughts?
iLists ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thoughts every 6 days. Most recently, iLists was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thoughts on October 6, 2026.

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