gjLists vs Stack Productivity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
gjLists
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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
Stack Productivity
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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. Itβs more than notes or to-dos. Itβs 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 itβs 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. Itβs your mental workspace. - Whatβs coming soon Weβre 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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. gjLists sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Stack Productivity asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | gjLists | Stack Productivity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gavin Jerman | Ian Ranasinghe |
In-app purchases
gjLists
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Enormous Tip$9.99
Stack Productivity
No in-app purchases









