Comparison

CheckListFree vs monolist

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

Head to head
About

CheckListFree

This app helps prevent forgetting tasks with customizable checklists. Organize items into categories, view them in lists or grids, and track progress with badges. Features include copying, sorting, and iCloud sync for seamless data management.

Highlights
  • Customizable categories
  • Grid and list views
  • Badge for uncompleted items
  • Copy and sort functionality
  • Import & Export
  • iCloud Sync
Features
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This app is check list that can help you left something prevention . 【Usage example】 ・Check belongings before work ・Contact list to a party ・Confirmation of the daily routine ・Shopping list ・Luggage checks before travel ・Things to do when moving to 【Main function】 ・Display : grid view, list view etc. ・Category classification : Any number can make the category of the original. ・Badge : Displays the number of items not about a check . ・Copy: Function that can copy category and items. ・Sort: Function that can sort by checking. ・Import & Export ・iCloud Sync 【Tips】 ・When you create a new item , can be registered as one item per a carriage return if you fill in more than one line . ・You can shift the screen left and right swipe . 【About badge】 If you tap the bottom right of the screen lists the " badge " button , you can select the list you want to display the badge .

About

monolist

Features
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monolist is an ultimately simple checklist app with only one list. App Features: Ultimately simple design - No ruled lines, monotone, and an interface that looks as if it were handwritten on a blank sheet of paper. Easy Operation - - Tap to add an item - Tap a checkbox to check/uncheck it - Tap text to edit - Swipe left to delete - Long tap and drag to move text Repeatable - The ability to uncheck all checks at once allows for repeatable use as a regularly used checklist. Widget Function - Unchecked items can be displayed on the home screen and checked. iCloud Sync - Checklist is automatically synced to iCloud without conscious effort, allowing you to manage the same list on different devices. Change font size - Font size can be changed between 10 and 30. Selectable colors - You can select a character color (background color in dark mode) from among 5 colors.

Screenshots

CheckListFree4 screens
monolist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CheckListFree at none against monolist's 1. CheckListFree also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.2). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. monolist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CheckListFree asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckListFree ships an update every 2 weeks, monolist monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CheckListFree versus monolist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckListFreemonolist
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEIICHI KOMINEKazuhiro Sawamura

In-app purchases

None

CheckListFree

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

monolist

One-time1
  • Hide Ads$3.99

Questions

Is CheckListFree free?
CheckListFree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is monolist free?
monolist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CheckListFree or monolist have ads?
monolist shows ads; CheckListFree does not.
Which is updated more often, CheckListFree or monolist?
CheckListFree ships an update every 2 weeks, and monolist monthly. Most recently, CheckListFree was updated on September 9, 2026 and monolist on September 20, 2026.

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