Comparison

ListLive vs Timely

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

Head to head
About

ListLive

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Make grocery shopping effortless with ListLive – the smart shopping app designed for modern families. SHOP SMARTER Shopping Mode: Distraction-free interface that keeps you focused in the store Auto-Categorization: Items organize by store sections automatically Progress Tracking: See exactly how much shopping you have left Bulk Operations: Quickly manage multiple items at once PERFECT FOR FAMILIES Real-Time Sharing: Share lists with family and friends using CloudKit Live Collaboration: Everyone can add items and check them off together Multiple Lists: Organize by store, occasion, or family member Works Offline: Add items anywhere, sync when you're back online THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED Native iOS Experience: Built with SwiftUI for smooth performance Accessibility First: Full VoiceOver and accessibility support Haptic Feedback: Satisfying tactile responses throughout the app Keyboard Shortcuts: Power user features for iPad STAY ORGANIZED Smart Templates: Quick-start lists for common shopping trips Visual Themes: Color-code your lists for easy identification Comprehensive Undo: Accidentally marked something? Undo any action Archive System: Keep completed lists for future reference Whether you're planning weekly groceries, preparing for a party, or just need milk, ListLive makes shopping simple, smart, and collaborative. Privacy focused. CloudKit powered. Family approved.

About

Timely

Features
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Timely puts countdowns on your Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, Apple Watch, and Mac, so the remaining time is always in sight even while your phone is locked.

 When you add a location to a countdown, Timely accounts for traffic, prep time and how early you want to arrive. When it’s time to go, start turn-by-turn navigation with a tap, even for multi-stop trips.

 Adding new countdowns is fast and easy. You can even pick an event right from your calendar.

 Timely can be automated through the Shortcuts app. Add countdowns automatically without opening the app, or even unlocking your phone.

 Every countdown gets an emoji. Private, on-device AI picks one based on your title, while still making it easy to choose your own.

 Built by one independent developer. There are no ads and no accounts. Timely Plus adds extended Shortcuts actions and server-assisted Live Activity starts and dismissals.

 Timely can be particularly useful for people with ADHD or time blindness, as well as anyone who finds abstract clock times difficult to hold in mind.

 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.rowanstrang.com/timely/privacy

Screenshots

ListLive4 screens
Timely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ListLive at none against Timely's 5. ListLive also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Timely sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ListLive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ListLive ships an update every 2 days, Timely every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ListLive versus Timely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListLiveTimely
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenry Hunter PendletonROWAN STRANG

In-app purchases

None

ListLive

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Timely

Subscriptions2
  • Timely Plus (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Timely Plus (Yearly)$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Custom Color Picker$2.99
  • Refresh Timely$12.99
  • Add Countdown Extended$14.99

Questions

Is ListLive free?
ListLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timely free?
Timely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ListLive or Timely have ads?
Neither ListLive nor Timely shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ListLive or Timely?
ListLive ships an update every 2 days, and Timely every 2 weeks. Most recently, ListLive was updated on November 5, 2026 and Timely on November 9, 2026.

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