Comparison

Listr vs ListMango

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

Head to head
About

Listr

Features
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One app for every list in your life โ€” groceries, to-dos, projects, packing, plans. Make a list in seconds, share it with a link, and it stays perfectly in sync with everyone, on every device. No more juggling three apps, texting screenshots of shopping lists, or wondering if your partner saw the update. Listr keeps it all in one clean, organized place. Add anything, instantly One tap and it's on the list. No friction, no fuss โ€” capture it before you forget it. It organizes itself Items automatically group into categories as you add them, so your lists never feel cluttered. Share with a link. Stay in sync. Invite family, friends, or housemates with a simple shareable link โ€” no email addresses or phone numbers needed. See exactly who added what with names, avatars, and colors, and get notified the moment someone adds or checks off an item. Real-time sync across everyone's devices, powered by iCloud. Make every list yours Drag to reorder. Custom list colors with auto-saved swatches. Add notes and photos to any item so nobody buys the wrong thing. With you everywhere โ€ข iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch โ€ข Home Screen widget for your most used lists Perfect for โ€ข Grocery and shopping lists with your partner or family โ€ข To-dos, tasks, and daily reminders โ€ข Projects, trips, packing lists, gift ideas, and more โ€ข Working solo or sharing with up to 6 people on a family plan

About

ListMango

Features
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ListMango is the list app for sharing. Just share the link. That's it. Anyone you share with can view, check off items, and collaborate โ€” no app download, no account creation, no friction. SHARE WITHOUT BARRIERS Most list apps make sharing painful. ListMango makes it instant. Your friends, family, or coworkers don't need to download anything or create an account. They tap your link and they're in. AI-POWERED LISTS Type a period, then describe what you need: * ".camping trip essentials" โ†’ instant packing list * ".ingredients for lasagna" โ†’ complete recipe checklist * ".birthday party supplies" โ†’ organized and ready The AI organizes items into smart categories automatically. VOICE DICTATION Speak your list out loud. ListMango transcribes and organizes everything โ€” perfect for when your hands are full or ideas are flowing fast. CUSTOM THEMES Make every list yours. Type **"style: beach vibes"** or **"theme: dark mode"** and watch your list transform with custom colors. POWERFUL COMMANDS Built-in shortcuts to work faster: * `--sort` to alphabetize * `--clean` to clear completed items * `--emojify` to add icons automatically * And many more WORKS EVERYWHERE ListMango syncs across all your devices. Create on your phone, edit on your tablet, share from anywhere. Real-time updates mean everyone always sees the latest. PERFECT FOR * Grocery & shopping lists * Travel packing lists * Party planning * Work projects * Household chores * Gift ideas * Recipes * Event planning * Team collaboration * And anything else you need to track NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Start making lists immediately. No signup walls, no email verification, no friction. Just open and go. --- Made for people who want lists that actually get shared and used โ€” not another app that sits forgotten in a folder. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you.

Screenshots

Listr4 screens
ListMango4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ListMango at none against Listr's 5. ListMango also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Listr sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ListMango asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Listr ships an update every 11 days, ListMango every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Listr versus ListMango: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListrListMango
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size43 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin RogersPedro Wunderlich

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Listr

Subscriptions4
  • Listr Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Listr Family - Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Listr Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Listr Family - Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lysta Premium - Lifetime$79.99
None

ListMango

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Listr free?
Listr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ListMango free?
ListMango is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Listr or ListMango have ads?
Neither Listr nor ListMango shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Listr or ListMango?
Listr ships an update every 11 days, and ListMango every 3 weeks. Most recently, Listr was updated on September 7, 2026 and ListMango on September 9, 2026.

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