Comparison

ListLive vs Second Brain

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Second Brain

This app provides pre-built, step-by-step task lists for common life admin activities, designed to reduce setup friction. It offers guided routines, gentle check-ins, and hands-free operation to support users with ADHD.

Highlights
  • Pre-built task library
  • Step-by-step task guidance
  • Customizable daily routines
  • Gentle daily check-ins
  • Hands-free voice mode
  • Smart automatic task regeneration
Features
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The first ADHD app that comes ready to use - no setup, no configuration, no building from scratch. Every productivity app expects you to design the system yourself. By the time you're done setting up, you've already lost momentum. Second Brain flips that. Open the app and you'll find a library of 20+ real-life tasks - paying bills, refilling prescriptions, scheduling appointments, doing laundry, filing taxes - each broken into small, clear steps you can follow one at a time. DAILY ROUTINES Install a Morning Routine, Evening Wind-Down, or Sunday Reset and get guided through your day one card at a time. Customize them or build your own. CHECK-INS Gentle prompts throughout the day. Feeling off track? Tap into a recovery flow and reset without judgment. HANDS-FREE MODE Tasks are read aloud as you go - perfect for mornings when your phone is across the room. SMART DEFAULTS Recurring tasks regenerate automatically. Tasks surface when they're due - not before. Your most recent task stays at the top. Less clutter, less thinking. No account. No cloud. No subscription. Your data stays on your device. Built for the ADHD brain that wants a second brain - without having to build one.

Screenshots

ListLive4 screens
Second Brain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ListLive at every 2 days against Second Brain's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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

ListLive ships an update every 2 days, Second Brain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ListLive versus Second Brain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListLiveSecond Brain
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenry Hunter PendletonJikku Chacko

In-app purchases

None

ListLive

No in-app purchases

None

Second Brain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ListLive free?
ListLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Second Brain free?
Second Brain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ListLive or Second Brain have ads?
Neither ListLive nor Second Brain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ListLive or Second Brain?
ListLive ships an update every 2 days, and Second Brain every 3 weeks. Most recently, ListLive was updated on November 5, 2026 and Second Brain on October 31, 2026.

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