Note! vs Checklist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Note!
This app offers a minimalist approach to note-taking, focusing on speed and simplicity. It allows for quick plain text entries, organized by modification date, with options for text resizing and passcode protection for privacy.
- Quick plain text notes
- Sorted by latest modified
- Pinch to zoom text size
- Set passcode to lock notes
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Nothing more, nothing less. Designed to be as minimal as possible for quick plain text notes. + Sorted by latest modified + Pinch to zoom/change text size + Set a passcode to lock your notes
Checklist
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Checklist is a simple system to help you build habits, stay consistent, and take control of your life. Track your daily actions, measure your progress, and turn small routines into meaningful results. Whether you're building discipline, improving focus, or organizing your life, Checklist gives you a clear way to stay on track. Build and track habits - Create your own daily checklist and stay consistent with what matters most. Measure your progress - Log your actions and see how your daily effort adds up over time. Stay focused - A clean, distraction-free design keeps you focused on doing, not planning. Daily scoring system - Understand your day at a glance with simple progress tracking. Flexible and personal - Use it your way — habits, routines, or daily systems. Checklist is designed to be simple, intentional, and effective. Start small. Stay consistent. Build something that lasts. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Checklist at none against Note!'s shown. Checklist also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Note! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Checklist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Note! ships an update every 13 months, Checklist every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Note! | Checklist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RIEU Limited | Jaehun Lee |
Bugs and requests
Note!
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ads disrupt note-taking experience
- Inability to delete old notes
- Lack of printing functionality
Requested features
4 requests- Add iCloud sync and backup
- Implement a paid, ad-free version
- Allow for note organization and sorting
- Improve text formatting and editing capabilities
Checklist
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Note!
- Remove Ads$3.99
Checklist
- Checklist Pro$4.991 Month
- Checklist Pro$29.991 Year
- Checklist Pro$79.99
