Comparison

CheckMyList vs Note

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

Head to head
About

CheckMyList

Features
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CheckMyList can be used for a shopping list, to do list, and notes. Categories can be added and deleted. Up to 40 categories can added. “ALL CATEGORIES”, "FAVORITES", “TO DO”, and “NOTES” categories cannot be deleted or edited. To add or delete categories, select "Edit Categories". Items can be added, edited, and deleted. Up to 200 items can be added. To edit or view an item’s information, swipe the item left. All data is saved when app is closed and is encrypted in case sensitive information has been entered. Suggest selecting "Load Default Data" from settings menu to get stated.

About

Note

Capture thoughts and ideas with the natural feel of handwriting. This app offers a simple interface, unique handwritten fonts, and customizable themes to add warmth and personality to your notes. Create unlimited memos without restrictions.

Highlights
  • Handwriting-style fonts
  • Simple and intuitive UI
  • Customizable theme colors
  • Unlimited note creation
  • Mimics handwritten notes
Features
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Handwriting-style Memo is a note-taking app that captures the warmth and simplicity of handwritten notes. Record your thoughts and ideas with the sensation of handwriting, and add color to your daily life. 【Features】 Simple UI: Supports your note-taking process in a simple and intuitive way. With a clean design and user-friendly interface, it reduces the stress of creating notes. Handwriting-style fonts: All the fonts are designed to mimic handwritten styles. Create notes with a unique handwriting experience and add warmth and personality to your text. Customize theme colors: Choose your preferred theme color to match your mood and tone when creating notes. Your notes will reflect your individuality and sensibility, making them even more captivating. Unlimited notes: Create notes without any limitations. Freely record your important ideas, messages, sketches, to-do lists, and more as they come to mind. This is an ideal note-taking app that combines the warmth of handwriting with simplicity to enrich your everyday life. Unleash your creativity and express your thoughts freely.

Screenshots

CheckMyList4 screens
Note3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CheckMyList at every 2 months against Note's every 12 months. Note's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckMyList ships an update every 2 months, Note every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CheckMyList versus Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckMyListNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJerry WatsonNaoyuki Rikiji

In-app purchases

None

CheckMyList

No in-app purchases

None

Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CheckMyList free?
CheckMyList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Note free?
Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CheckMyList or Note have ads?
Neither CheckMyList nor Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheckMyList or Note?
CheckMyList ships an update every 2 months, and Note every 12 months. Most recently, CheckMyList was updated on October 5, 2026 and Note on September 23, 2026.

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