Comparison

monolist vs Checklist

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

Head to head
About

monolist

Features
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monolist is an ultimately simple checklist app with only one list. App Features: Ultimately simple design - No ruled lines, monotone, and an interface that looks as if it were handwritten on a blank sheet of paper. Easy Operation - - Tap to add an item - Tap a checkbox to check/uncheck it - Tap text to edit - Swipe left to delete - Long tap and drag to move text Repeatable - The ability to uncheck all checks at once allows for repeatable use as a regularly used checklist. Widget Function - Unchecked items can be displayed on the home screen and checked. iCloud Sync - Checklist is automatically synced to iCloud without conscious effort, allowing you to manage the same list on different devices. Change font size - Font size can be changed between 10 and 30. Selectable colors - You can select a character color (background color in dark mode) from among 5 colors.

About

Checklist

A straightforward and uncluttered application for managing your to-do lists. Easily add and complete tasks without needing an internet connection or an account. Designed for speed and ultimate simplicity.

Highlights
  • Quick task addition
  • Mark tasks as completed
  • Full offline functionality
  • No accounts required
  • Ad-free experience
  • No tracking
Features
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Checklist-Lite is a simple and clean checklist app to help you stay organized. • Add tasks quickly • Mark tasks as completed • Works fully offline • No accounts, no ads, no tracking Designed for speed and simplicity.

Screenshots

monolist4 screens
Checklist3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checklist at none against monolist's 1. Checklist also leads on ads (none vs shown). monolist's advantage is iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. monolist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

monolist ships an update monthly, Checklist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
monolist versus Checklist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermonolistChecklist
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhiro SawamuraTesfaldet Haileab

In-app purchases

1 purchases

monolist

One-time1
  • Hide Ads$3.99
None

Checklist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is monolist free?
monolist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do monolist or Checklist have ads?
monolist shows ads; Checklist does not.
Which is updated more often, monolist or Checklist?
monolist ships an update monthly, and Checklist every 3 weeks. Most recently, monolist was updated on October 27, 2026 and Checklist on October 30, 2026.

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