Comparison

Ankorlist vs LeanBudget

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

Head to head
About

Ankorlist

Organize your life by topic, not by date. This app uses a familiar chat-style interface to quickly add and manage tasks. It supports both personal use and collaboration with others, with real-time syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Topic-based organization
  • Chat-style interface
  • Personal and collaborative lists
  • Markdown notes within tasks
  • Cross-device access
  • Real-time synchronization
Features
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Ankorlist - Organise your Life by Topic, not Days Most to-do apps sort by date. Ankorlist sorts by what actually matters, grouping tasks into topics like "House Cleanup" or "Wedding Planning" instead of scattering them across days or smashing them into "Today". It's flow is inspired built the chat apps: write things down fast, cross them off as you go, no complicated systems or setup. Use it solo to stay on top of your own life, or bring in people you trust when your list needs more than one person. Key Features: Chat-style interface → Lists appear in a familiar messaging-style layout that most people already know how to navigate. Write tasks down quickly and cross them off as you go. No complicated planning systems, so you can focus on getting things done. Personal or collaborative → Use Ankorlist as your personal productivity tool, or share lists with trusted peers to stay aligned on goals and tasks. Markdown Notes inside tasks → Each task supports detailed internal notes using a built-in Markdown-supported editor. Add formatted text, structure your ideas, and keep supporting details organized within the task itself. Cross-device access → Sign up once and access your lists across devices. Add tasks from your work phone and check them later on your personal device. Real-time sync → Updates happen instantly, so changes from you or your collaborators appear immediately. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LeanBudget

Features
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Take control of your money with LeanBudget — the simple, fast and visual expense tracker. See where your money goes, set savings goals, and manage all budgets in seconds. No bank connection required. Why LeanBudget? • All budgets in one place: income, expenses, goals • Smart insights to see exactly where money goes • Create saving goals and track progress • Add transactions in 2 seconds – super fast • No complicated banking integrations • Clean and simple design • LeanBudget Pro: unlimited budgets, categories, statistics & themes Your money. Your plan. Your progress. Download LeanBudget today and start building the financial life you deserve. Privacy: https://leanbudget.ch/privacy Terms: https://leanbudget.ch/terms Imprint: https://leanbudget.ch/imprint

Screenshots

Ankorlist4 screens
LeanBudget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ankorlist at none against LeanBudget's shown. Ankorlist also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). LeanBudget's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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. Ankorlist sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LeanBudget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ankorlist ships an update fortnightly, LeanBudget every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Ankorlist versus LeanBudget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnkorlistLeanBudget
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnkor Labs LimitedJannik Frei

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Ankorlist

Subscriptions11
  • Essentials (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud (Monthly)$4.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Advanced (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Elite (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud Loyalty (Annual)$19.991 Year
  • Essentials (Annual)$24.991 Year
  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud (Annual)$34.991 Year
  • Advanced (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • Elite (Annual)$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99
3 purchases

LeanBudget

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$59.99

Questions

Is Ankorlist free?
Ankorlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LeanBudget free?
LeanBudget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ankorlist or LeanBudget have ads?
LeanBudget shows ads; Ankorlist does not.
Which is updated more often, Ankorlist or LeanBudget?
Ankorlist ships an update fortnightly, and LeanBudget every 6 days. Most recently, Ankorlist was updated on October 10, 2026 and LeanBudget on October 16, 2026.

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