# Desktop List vs Remember Basic

The clearest difference is rating: Remember Basic at 4.4 against Desktop List's 3.0. Remember Basic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Desktop List's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remember Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remember Basic holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remember Basic has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Desktop List ships an update weekly, Remember Basic every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop List | Remember Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-list/id1512924311/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-basic-stickies/id1637362590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓庆 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268921589) | [Virtual GS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302652687) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-list/id1512924311)

Transform your mobile device by placing plans and lists directly onto your home screen or lock screen as dynamic wallpapers. Organize notes, photos, shortcuts, and track important dates and fitness goals with customizable widgets and live photo wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Dynamic lock screen wallpapers, Customizable desktop widgets, Note and to-do list creation, Photo frame widget, Quick start shortcuts, Countdown timer for important dates, Step tracking and cumulative days

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy member | $0.99 | one-time |


### Remember Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-basic-stickies/id1637362590)

Personalize your iPhone and iPad home screens with customizable sticky notes. Choose colors, fonts, and frames, and display them as widgets. Send notes to your Apple Watch for quick access and dictation.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Customizable colors and fonts, Apple Watch integration, Markdown support, Optional page titles, Standalone Apple Watch use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desktop List free?

Desktop List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remember Basic free?

Remember Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Desktop List or Remember Basic?

Remember Basic is rated higher. Desktop List averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remember Basic averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Desktop List or Remember Basic have ads?

Neither Desktop List nor Remember Basic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Desktop List or Remember Basic?

Desktop List ships an update weekly, and Remember Basic every 10 days. Most recently, Desktop List was updated on October 3, 2026 and Remember Basic on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*