Comparison

Listr vs JapaLock

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

Head to head
About

Listr

Features
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One app for every list in your life β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€’ iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch β€’ Home Screen widget for your most used lists Perfect for β€’ Grocery and shopping lists with your partner or family β€’ To-dos, tasks, and daily reminders β€’ Projects, trips, packing lists, gift ideas, and more β€’ Working solo or sharing with up to 6 people on a family plan

About

JapaLock

Features
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JapaLock is a mindful app blocker that encourages you to pause and chant before using distracting apps. If you often open social media or other apps automatically, JapaLock introduces a pause before access, helping you regain control and use your phone more intentionally. Using Apple’s Screen Time APIs, JapaLock allows you to block selected apps and require a short mindful action before unlocking them. How it works Select apps you want to limit When you open a blocked app, JapaLock interrupts access Complete a short mindful chanting activity Unlock the apps This simple pause helps you stop unconscious usage and make more intentional decisions. Built for focus and awareness Unlike typical app blockers or timers, JapaLock combines app blocking with mindfulness. The goal is not restriction, but awareness, helping you choose how you spend your time. Use JapaLock to: Block distracting apps Build a daily chanting habit Reduce screen time Break mindless social media usage Improve focus and clarity Use your phone more intentionally Mindful approach JapaLock is inspired by mindfulness and chanting practices. The brief chanting step creates a moment of awareness before accessing distracting apps. Privacy first JapaLock does not collect, store, or share personal data. Everything runs locally on your device. Built using Apple’s Screen Time framework, ensuring privacy and system level reliability. Take control of your attention and build better digital habits with JapaLock. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Listr4 screens
JapaLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JapaLock at every 4 days against Listr's every 2 weeks. JapaLock also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Listr sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and JapaLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Listr ships an update every 2 weeks, JapaLock every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Listr versus JapaLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListrJapaLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin RogersDeepak Sharma

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Listr

Subscriptions1
  • Listr Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Listr Premium - Lifetime$11.99
3 purchases

JapaLock

Subscriptions2
  • JapaLock Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • JapaLock Premium - Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • JapaLock Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Listr free?
Listr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JapaLock free?
JapaLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Listr or JapaLock have ads?
Neither Listr nor JapaLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Listr or JapaLock?
Listr ships an update every 2 weeks, and JapaLock every 4 days. Most recently, Listr was updated on October 31, 2026 and JapaLock on October 31, 2026.

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