Comparison

Listio vs Zen Matrix

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

Head to head
About

Listio

Features
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Make a list, share the link, and shop together — live. Listio is the quickest way to keep a shared shopping list with your partner, family or roommates. Send one link: everyone who opens it sees the same list and every tick the moment it happens. No account, no sign-up, no email address — and shared lists are end-to-end encrypted. SHARED LISTS, LIVE • Share any list with a link — it opens straight in Listio • Everyone edits the same list at the same time • See who else is in the list right now • End-to-end encrypted, no account needed SIMPLE, FAST CHECKLISTS • Create a list in seconds and add items as you think of them • Tick things off as you go and watch the progress bar fill up • Rename or delete lists and items in a tap • Your lists are saved on your iPhone or iPad and work offline; only the lists you share go online MADE FOR EVERYDAY LISTS • Grocery runs • Packing for a trip or a vacation • To-dos and household chores • Party and event planning No ads. Free. A hand-drawn chalkboard look that's easy on the eyes. Available in 15 languages.

About

Zen Matrix

Features
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Drag tasks between quadrants as priorities shift. Filter by color group to cut the noise. Your tasks stay on your device. Zen Matrix helps you see what actually matters next — without the clutter of complex task apps. Group tasks by color and filter down to just what you need, so your list never feels overwhelming. Your tasks stay on your device. No account, no sign-up. - Four-quadrant Eisenhower Matrix - Drag and drop between quadrants - Color groups with one-tap filtering - Multiple boards for work, home, and personal life - Works offline — your tasks never leave your device - No account required

Screenshots

Listio4 screens
Zen Matrix3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Listio at every 3 days against Zen Matrix's every 3 months. Listio also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Listio ships an update every 3 days, Zen Matrix every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Listio versus Zen Matrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListioZen Matrix
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaurizio MarianiRuoyi Shangguan

In-app purchases

None

Listio

No in-app purchases

None

Zen Matrix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Listio free?
Listio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zen Matrix free?
Zen Matrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Listio or Zen Matrix have ads?
Neither Listio nor Zen Matrix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Listio or Zen Matrix?
Listio ships an update every 3 days, and Zen Matrix every 3 months. Most recently, Listio was updated on October 31, 2026 and Zen Matrix on November 10, 2026.

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