Comparison

Melo vs RiceList

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

Head to head
About

Melo

This app offers a straightforward and visually appealing way to manage daily tasks on iOS devices. Its focus is on quick, simple task creation within a detailed, colorful interface designed for efficiency.

Highlights
  • Simple task management
  • Colorful user interface
  • Quick reminder creation
  • iOS exclusive design
  • Efficient task manager
Features
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Melo is designed and built exclusively for iPhone and iOS. His goal is to make the management of daily tasks quick and easy while immersed in a colorful and simple user interface, but treated in detail, in full iOS style. Melo's strength is simplicity and immediacy: it is the app for those who are looking for a simple and efficient task manager with a beautiful user interface. Just few taps and your reminders are already in Melo's head.

About

RiceList

Features
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Most to-do lists treat every task the same. RiceList doesn't. RiceList automatically scores and ranks your tasks so you always know exactly what to work on next — no second-guessing, no decision fatigue. HOW IT WORKS Add a task in seconds. Set urgency and a deadline. RiceList calculates a priority score and ranks your list automatically. The most important task is always at the top. Want more accuracy? Tap "Refine my priority score" to dial in who the task affects, how much it matters, how confident you are, and how long it will take. The score updates in real time. WHAT YOU GET · A ranked task list that tells you what matters most · A daily focus screen showing your top priority · Priority tiers: Top Priority, High, Medium, Low and Backlog · Task status tracking: Not Started, In Progress, On Hold · Deadlines with overdue alerts · Completed task history · Light and dark mode · Search across all your tasks Built for everyday people — not just project managers. No jargon, no complexity. Just a smarter list.

Screenshots

Melo4 screens
RiceList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RiceList at none against Melo's 1. Melo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Melo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RiceList asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Melo ships an update every 3 months, RiceList every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Melo versus RiceList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeloRiceList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdoardo Vicoligeorge ife-alabi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Melo

One-time1
  • Melo+$2.99
None

RiceList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Melo free?
Melo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RiceList free?
RiceList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Melo or RiceList have ads?
Neither Melo nor RiceList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Melo or RiceList?
Melo ships an update every 3 months, and RiceList every 2 months. Most recently, Melo was updated on November 2, 2026 and RiceList on October 31, 2026.

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