it vs Controlist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
it
Easily record and track when you last performed any activity. Set up recurring reminders to visually indicate when it's time for an action. Group related tasks to stay organized and never forget important recurring events.
- Record last activity
- Visual recurring reminders
- Customizable tracking
- Group similar activities
- Update activity history
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Need help remembering when you last did something? itHappened is here to help! Easily record, see and update when something last happened. Something... anything... whatever you want..... You decide what to keep track of and when it happened. Setup a repeating activity to visually indicate that it is time it happens. Can't remember when you last changed the furnace filter? Me neither, just let the itHappened app help you remember! Group similar activities to keep similar items together!
Controlist
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Whether you're packing for a trip, shopping for groceries, or managing daily tasks, this app helps you stay on top of it all. Create and customize unlimited lists for any purpose — from travel and work to personal routines and hobbies. Features: Create, edit, and delete unlimited lists and items Predefined categories to jumpstart your organization Smart checklists for travelers, families, and professionals Sleek and intuitive interface designed for speed and simplicity Item status tracking with visual progress indicators Local data storage — your lists are private and always accessible No account required, just open and start organizing Perfect for travelers, busy parents, doctors on the go, digital nomads, and anyone who loves to keep life in order.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Controlist at none against it's 1. Controlist also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. it sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Controlist asks for nothing beyond the download.
it ships an update every 2 months, Controlist every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | it | Controlist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Wagner | MARCELO TOSCANO RODRIGUES |
In-app purchases
it
- Remove Ads$0.99
Controlist
No in-app purchases
