# Walling vs Check Mate EX

The clearest difference is rating: Walling at 4.7 against Check Mate EX's 3.7. Walling also leads on ratings volume (323 vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Check Mate EX's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 63%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walling sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year and Check Mate EX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Walling holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walling has 323 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Walling's written reviews are positive against 100% of Check Mate EX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Walling ships an update every 6 days, Check Mate EX monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walling | Check Mate EX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walling/id1530030207/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-mate-ex/id6471193129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Walling Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530030209) | [Logical Software Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573628511) |

## What reviewers say

### Walling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walling/id1530030207)

Capture and organize all your daily ideas, notes, and discoveries in one visual space. Save anything from text and links to images and files, and easily find them later with powerful search and pinning features.

**Highlights:** Capture notes, links, images, files, Organize with visual boards, Pin important ideas, Instant search functionality, Dark mode support, Save online and offline discoveries

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walling Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Visually appealing and intuitive
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 💡 Unique concept of bricks and walls
- 👍 Great for visual learners and creatives
- 🚀 Simplifies project management and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
- 🔒 Automatic renewal concerns
- 👎 Limited functionality on mobile
- 👎 Lack of integration with other apps
- 👎 Inconsistent formatting between desktop and mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Login and authentication problems
- Disappearing or jumbled list items
- Slow loading and crashes on certain devices
- Inability to edit folder/section titles

**Requested features**

- Ability to copy/move content in bulk
- Support for Apple Pencil and handwriting
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Integration with calendars and task management
- Expanded template and customization options


### Check Mate EX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-mate-ex/id6471193129)

Create and reuse custom checklists for recurring tasks like camping trips. Organize items alphabetically or manually. Data syncs across devices, even offline.

**Highlights:** Create reusable checklists, Manual item arrangement, Alphabetical sorting, Offline data sync, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check Mate EX | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walling free?

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

### Is Check Mate EX free?

Check Mate EX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Walling or Check Mate EX?

Walling is rated higher. Walling averages 4.7 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Check Mate EX averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Walling or Check Mate EX have ads?

Neither Walling nor Check Mate EX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walling or Check Mate EX?

Walling ships an update every 6 days, and Check Mate EX monthly. Most recently, Walling was updated on September 4, 2026 and Check Mate EX on September 14, 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.*