monolist vs island Write
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
monolist
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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.
island Write
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Easy to use plain text editor! iOS and macOS !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: island Write at none against monolist's 1. island Write also leads on ads (none vs shown). monolist's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 26.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. monolist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. island Write asks for nothing beyond the download.
monolist ships an update monthly, island Write every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | monolist | island Write |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuhiro Sawamura | Ken Henry |
In-app purchases
monolist
- Hide Ads$3.99
island Write
No in-app purchases
