DeepList vs Balance Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DeepList
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DeepList is a simple, focused app for nested lists—shopping, trips, projects, movies to watch, or anything you need to break into layers. Build outlines naturally • Type right in the list to add or edit items • Swipe to indent (demote) or outdent (promote) and build sub-lists • Long-press to reorder; drag items into the order that works for you • Open any item for full details Stay on top of what matters • Turn a group into To-Dos with Reminder-style checkboxes • Set optional due dates and times • Schedule one-time local reminders with a bell on the list • Add labels, a URL, remarks, photos, and files Find and review quickly • Search across titles, remarks, URLs, and labels • Tap a label on the list to search that tag • Sort each sub-list manually, by due date, or by title • Tap a link chip to open it in Safari; tap a photo to view full screen Your data stays on your device DeepList stores lists locally with SwiftData. No account required for everyday use. DeepList — nested lists, without the clutter.
Balance Buddy
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Keep your apps. Lose the autopilot. Balance Buddy helps you cut down on doomscrolling, brainrot and automatic social media use — without forcing you to delete the apps you enjoy. Choose how much time you want to spend on distracting apps and when you want them out of the way. Then choose someone you trust as your Balance Buddy. You set the limits. Your Buddy holds the key. When you reach a boundary and genuinely need more time, you can request it from your Buddy. They can approve or decline through a secure link — they don’t need to install Balance Buddy. BUILD YOUR OWN BALANCE Set Daily Limits for how much time you want to spend on selected apps. Use Focus Hours to protect parts of your day like work, studying, mornings, evenings or bedtime. INTERRUPT AUTOPILOT When a protected app is blocked, Balance Buddy gives you a moment to reconsider before continuing instead of letting another automatic check turn into a long scroll. ADD ACCOUNTABILITY Limits are easy to set when motivation is high. Balance Buddy can make weakening those limits a decision you don’t make alone. UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS See your Screen Time and recent usage so you can compare how you intended to use your phone with how you actually use it. Social media can still have a place in your life. You just get to decide what that place is.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Balance Buddy at 18.0 against DeepList's 26.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DeepList | Balance Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SIU LO | Zhin Goran |
In-app purchases
DeepList
No in-app purchases
Balance Buddy
No in-app purchases









