Comparison

Fabulist vs ChecklistNow

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

Head to head
About

Fabulist

A project management platform designed for teams to simplify collaboration and task completion. It offers a user-friendly interface, combining personal app-like usability with powerful team features for various departments.

Highlights
  • Refreshingly simple interface
  • Remarkably usable design
  • Combines personal app feel with team power
  • Project and team communication
  • Task management
  • Ideal for marketing, client services, and development teams
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The refreshingly simple & remarkably usable project management platform. Working together as a team on projects is tough enough, but most software makes it worse by over-complicating things. Fabulist is different. What makes Fabulist special? We’ve taken only the best features and created something refreshingly usable. We want Fabulist to feel like your favorite personal apps - todo’s, notes, messages, calendar - but powerful enough for your team. Fabulist is designed for teams to make it easier to get things done - from Marketing to Client Services to Software Development. Experience the power & simplicity of Fabulist.

About

ChecklistNow

Features
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Stay organized with Checklist Now — your smart travel and task assistant! Whether you’re prepping for your next RV adventure, gearing up for a flight, or planning a full vacation, Checklist helps you manage every detail with ease. • AI-Powered Task Generation Instantly create detailed, categorized checklists for trips, events, home projects, or daily routines. Spend less time planning and more time enjoying the journey. • Shared Checklists for Families & Teams Share checklists with family, friends, or teammates. Perfect for group travel, home tasks, packing lists, or coordinated projects—everyone stays on the same page. • Built for Travelers & Doers Ideal for RV travelers, private pilots, weekend explorers, project planners, and anyone who wants a clean, reliable way to stay organized on the go. • Your All-Purpose Travel Companion From the campsite to the cockpit, Checklist helps you stay prepared, stay connected, and stay in control—wherever the road (or runway) takes you. Quick Start Guide: https://www.wildhorsesrv.com/checklist-quick-start-guide Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/@Checklistnowapp Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fabulist4 screens
ChecklistNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fabulist at none against ChecklistNow's shown. ChecklistNow's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 15 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Fabulist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ChecklistNow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fabulist ships an update every 15 months, ChecklistNow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fabulist versus ChecklistNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFabulistChecklistNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabulist, Inc.Mike Colonna

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fabulist

Subscriptions2
  • Fabulist Plus$3.991 Month
  • Fabulist Plus$23.991 Year
2 purchases

ChecklistNow

Subscriptions1
  • Check List1 Month trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Checklist Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Fabulist free?
Fabulist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChecklistNow free?
ChecklistNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fabulist or ChecklistNow have ads?
ChecklistNow shows ads; Fabulist does not.
Which is updated more often, Fabulist or ChecklistNow?
Fabulist ships an update every 15 months, and ChecklistNow every 5 days. Most recently, Fabulist was updated on November 2, 2026 and ChecklistNow on November 4, 2026.

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