CheckMyList vs Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CheckMyList
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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.
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.
- Handwriting-style fonts
- Simple and intuitive UI
- Customizable theme colors
- Unlimited note creation
- Mimics handwritten notes
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | CheckMyList | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jerry Watson | Naoyuki Rikiji |
In-app purchases
CheckMyList
No in-app purchases
Note
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CheckMyList free?
Is Note free?
Do CheckMyList or Note have ads?
Which is updated more often, CheckMyList or Note?
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