# Total Plus vs List Maker ◎

The clearest difference is monetization model: Total Plus at free with in-app purchases against List Maker ◎'s subscription. List Maker ◎'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Total Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and List Maker ◎ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

List Maker ◎ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Total Plus's written reviews are positive against 76% of List Maker ◎'s.

Total Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, List Maker ◎ monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total Plus | List Maker ◎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-plusshopping-calculator/id914553629/reviews) | **[4.8 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list-maker/id1220679578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 34 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filemon Salas](https://appshunter.io/developer/884786314) | [AP Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220679577) |

## What reviewers say

### Total Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-plusshopping-calculator/id914553629)

This app helps you calculate your shopping totals, including tax and discounts, to stay on budget. It allows for multiple discounts per item, saving lists, and calculating by quantity or weight. Perfect for grocery trips or quick price checks.

**Highlights:** Instant tax and discount calculations, Up to five discounts per item, Calculate by quantity or weight, Save and reuse shopping lists, Auto tax detection (US only), Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Tax Detection - Yearly | $0.99 | per year |
| Essential  Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive UI
- 💰 Helpful for budgeting and saving money
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔢 Accurate total price calculation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔤 Poor legibility with gray text on black/white background
- 🔢 Limited to 10 items without upgrade
- 🔢 Incorrect tax rates for some states

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs when using landscape mode
- Crashes when trying to input prices
- Disappearing text boxes

**Requested features**

- Ability to accommodate more than 10 items
- Option to manually adjust currency and tax
- Scanning functionality to automatically add items
- Categorization and organization of items
- Ability to share/sync lists between users


### List Maker ◎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list-maker/id1220679578)

Create and share lists for groceries, to-dos, and chores. This app is designed for families to collaborate and manage tasks efficiently, even offline. Its intuitive interface and sharing features make it a practical tool for everyday organization.

**Highlights:** Share lists instantly, Offline access, Color-coded prioritization, Drag and drop item management, Family collaboration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Adopter Premium (legacy) | $4.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing
- ✨ Helps with organization
- 🙌 Great for lists and routines
- 💻 Useful for school and work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing to navigate at first

**Reported bugs**

- Lists disappearing or duplicating
- Syncing issues across devices
- Trouble resetting passwords

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to create unlimited lists
- Integration with other apps and services
- Improved sharing and collaboration features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total Plus free?

Total Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is List Maker ◎ free?

List Maker ◎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Total Plus or List Maker ◎?

List Maker ◎ is rated higher. Total Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while List Maker ◎ averages 4.8 from 8K ratings.

### Do Total Plus or List Maker ◎ have ads?

Neither Total Plus nor List Maker ◎ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Total Plus or List Maker ◎?

Total Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, and List Maker ◎ monthly. Most recently, Total Plus was updated on November 6, 2026 and List Maker ◎ on November 6, 2026.

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