Comparison

monolist vs Fidget Note

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

Fidget Note

Quickly capture thoughts and ideas using your voice. The app transcribes audio into notes or tasks, offering an organized workflow. It also syncs with compatible devices for seamless audio processing.

Highlights
  • Voice note capture
  • Audio transcription
  • Note and task creation
  • Fidget device sync
  • Task completion tracking
  • Account management
Features
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Fidget Note turns quick voice captures into notes and tasks. Record a thought from your phone, review the transcript, and keep the result as a note or a task. If you use a Fidget device, the app can sync recorded audio and process it into the same organized workflow. Features: - Capture voice notes from the phone microphone. - Sync supported Fidget-device audio. - Turn voice captures into notes and tasks. - Mark tasks complete, restore items from Trash, or delete them permanently. - Continue as guest or use an account. - Delete your account from Settings. Fidget 1 is built for fast capture, private review, and practical follow-through.

Screenshots

monolist4 screens
Fidget Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fidget Note at none against monolist's 1. Fidget Note also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

monolist ships an update monthly, Fidget Note every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
monolist versus Fidget Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermonolistFidget Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhiro Sawamura潇均 欧阳

In-app purchases

1 purchases

monolist

One-time1
  • Hide Ads$3.99
None

Fidget Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is monolist free?
monolist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fidget Note free?
Fidget Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do monolist or Fidget Note have ads?
monolist shows ads; Fidget Note does not.
Which is updated more often, monolist or Fidget Note?
monolist ships an update monthly, and Fidget Note every 2 days. Most recently, monolist was updated on October 7, 2026 and Fidget Note on October 10, 2026.

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