Comparison

BuzzBear vs ListBox

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

Head to head
About

BuzzBear

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All-in-one minimalist app that helps you stay focused, informed, and inspired — one notification at a time. 3 tabs — 3 powers: Reminders Quickly set any reminder and receive push notifications right on time. No clutter — just what matters. To-do with feeling Write down your tasks, attach photos, and add scheduled alerts. BuzzBear is your cozy anti-chaos space where to-dos feel like progress, not pressure. Fact of the Day Every day, BuzzBear delivers something fresh and interesting! Choose from categories like science, motivation, mindfulness, anti-shopping tips, and wisdom of the day. Set your preferred time — and get a short, useful notification that may brighten your entire day. Why BuzzBear? • Minimal, nature-inspired design • Smart push notifications across features • Full customization of categories and timing • Thoughtful instead of overwhelming • Lightweight yet meaningful — your quiet assistant Features: • Create to-do items with optional images and reminders • Interactive task list with time control • Daily fact engine with rich theme selection: life hacks, wellness, philosophy, anti-consumerism, and more • Elegant tap interface — no distractions Perfect for: • Busy creatives and mindful planners • People who want focus, clarity, and a positive nudge • Anyone tired of loud productivity apps Download BuzzBear now and make your days simpler, brighter, and more intentional. BuzzBear — gentle nudges, real impact.

About

ListBox

This app makes your Apple Reminders impossible to ignore with persistent home screen widgets and lock screen notifications. Choose from four modes of insistence, from a quiet glance to a full nag, to ensure your tasks stay top of mind. It syncs directly with Apple Reminders via iCloud, offering a privacy-first experience with no tracking or ads.

Highlights
  • Persistent home screen widget
  • Lock screen notifications
  • Four insistence modes
  • Syncs with Apple Reminders
  • Adjustable display density
  • Privacy-first design
Features
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Don't ignore your to-do list anymore. ListBox makes your Apple Reminders list impossible to ignore. A persistent home screen widget keeps your list always visible. Lock screen notifications stay present, keeping your list top of mind. Choose how insistent you want it to be — from a quiet glance to a full nag. No new account. Apple Reminders stays your source of truth — your lists live in iCloud, where they always have. ListBox only stores what's needed to deliver notifications: your selected list contents and your preferences. — PERSISTENT VISIBILITY — The widget on your home screen shows your top items at every glance. The lock screen notification stays in Notification Center even after newer alerts arrive. Your list comes to you, not the other way around. — FOUR MODES, FOUR LEVELS OF INSISTENCE — Quiet — Ambient awareness. The widget updates; no notifications. Nudge — A gentle ping every few hours during your active window. Persistent — Steady reminders, every hour, keeping your list in front of you. Nag — Frequent reminders for the things you absolutely cannot let slip. Switch modes anytime. Set your active window so notifications respect your evenings. — BUILT ON APPLE REMINDERS — Pick any list from your Reminders. Add, edit, check off, and delete items in either app — they stay in sync via iCloud. Your data is yours, where it has always been. — DESIGNED FOR FOCUS — Adjustable display density (Comfort, Standard, Compact, Dense) lets you decide how much fits on your screen. Adaptive list colors match your selected Reminders list. Quiet, intentional design that disappears into the background until you need it. — PRIVACY-FIRST — No tracking, no analytics, no advertising. Ever. See our privacy policy for full details on what we store and why. — REQUIREMENTS — - iOS 18 or later - Apple Reminders permission - Notifications permission (optional, for non-Quiet modes) ListBox is made by Cassileth Studio LLC in Los Angeles, California. Questions or feedback? Visit cassilethstudio.com/listbox/listbox-support.html

Screenshots

BuzzBear3 screens
ListBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ListBox at none against BuzzBear's shown. BuzzBear's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BuzzBear versus ListBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuzzBearListBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLLC RADAR PROGregory Cassileth

In-app purchases

None

BuzzBear

No in-app purchases

None

ListBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BuzzBear free?
BuzzBear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ListBox free?
ListBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BuzzBear or ListBox have ads?
BuzzBear shows ads; ListBox does not.

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