Comparison

gjLists vs Stack Productivity

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

Head to head
About

gjLists

Features
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Use gjLists to manage your lists and to-do items using a clean, simple, and intuitive interface. A list is just a collection of items (names, words, sentences, etc.), but by marking items as done/complete, it can be used as a to-do list. Features: - Requires iOS 17.5 or later. - Designed for iPhone and iPad. - Swipe actions to delete lists/items and mark items as done/undone. - Strikeout completed/done items or mark with a checkmark. - Drag to rearrange lists and items. - Copy lists and items to and from the clipboard. - Duplicate lists. - No limit on the number of lists or items in a list. - Backup and restore your lists. - iCloud list synchronisation across devices. - Supports system dark and light modes. All features are free to use but there is a tip jar if you want to show your appreciation and support the developer

About

Stack Productivity

Features
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Stack is a modern thought organizer designed to help you capture ideas the moment they strike β€” and bring order to the chaos later. It’s more than notes or to-dos. It’s the first step to shaping your reality. A tool for taking thoughts from the immaterial world and placing it into the physical one. - Jot things down, instantly Whether it’s a reminder, principles, reflections, tasks, ideas, or random thoughts β€” drop a thread of thought into stack. Add just a title or expand with detail when you're ready. - Sort your mind, your way Group your Threads into Stacks (like notebooks), and break those into Branches (like sections or topics). Add Labels and colours to organise how you think, not how software wants you to. - Designed for clarity With a clean, intuitive interface and thoughtful visual design, Stack helps you focus on what matters. No clutter. No pressure. Just space to think clearly and act intentionally. - Real use, real life Use Stack to: Plan life Track personal projects and creative ideas Keep a journal of thoughts and reflections Break down goals or routines Collect inspirations, quotes, or daily reminders Whether you're meal-planning or mind-mapping, Stack adapts to your life. - Make it yours Choose from light and dark themes (More coming soon). Pick fonts that suit your vibe. It’s your mental workspace. - What’s coming soon We’re building AI features to help break down your bigger thoughts into smaller actions, detect urgency, and help you stay on track β€” all without taking control away from you. We're designing and developing more tools to help you process and shape reality, we'll Stack them on when the time comes!

Screenshots

gjLists4 screens
Stack Productivity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack Productivity at none against gjLists's 4. Stack Productivity also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. gjLists sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Stack Productivity asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
gjLists versus Stack Productivity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergjListsStack Productivity
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.512.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGavin JermanIan Ranasinghe

In-app purchases

4 purchases

gjLists

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Enormous Tip$9.99
None

Stack Productivity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is gjLists free?
gjLists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack Productivity free?
Stack Productivity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do gjLists or Stack Productivity have ads?
Neither gjLists nor Stack Productivity shows ads.

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