Simple Checklists vs Viska
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Checklists
Manage multiple lists with ease. This application allows you to check and uncheck items, and mark them for future use. Its straightforward design ensures a simple and intuitive user experience.
- Create and manage multiple checklists
- Check/uncheck items
- Mark items for future reuse
- Simple and easy to use interface
- Organize tasks efficiently
Read full descriptionHide full description
A simple application for managing several checklists. Enables checking/unchecking items and marking them as fixed to be used again in the future. Very simple & easy to use.
Viska
This app offers offline voice transcription using advanced AI technology. Record or import audio files and convert them into text in 11 languages, all processed locally on your device for maximum privacy. You can also chat with your transcripts to quickly find information.
- Local AI Transcription
- 11 Language Support
- Import Audio Files
- Chat with Transcripts
- Ironclad Privacy
- Organize & Export
Read full descriptionHide full description
Viska is the #1 offline voice transcription app powered by Whisper AI. Record or import meetings, voice memos, interviews, and lectures—then transcribe them 100% on-device in 11 languages. No internet required. Turn your meetings, lectures, interviews, and voice notes into clear text—completely offline. Viska can now separate transcripts by speaker, so conversations are easier to follow. Rename Speaker 1, Speaker 2, and other labels to real names, then chat with your transcripts using powerful local AI. Zero data leaves your device. NOW WITH MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT Transcribe in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Hungarian, Chinese, and Hindi—all processed locally on your device. No cloud transcription services. No data sent anywhere. Just accurate, private transcription in your language. WHY VISKA? Most AI transcribers upload your private conversations to the cloud. Viska is different. We bring the AI to you. Whether you're discussing trade secrets, signed NDAs, patient data, client notes, interviews, or personal ideas, your audio never touches a server. KEY FEATURES • Local AI Transcription — Get accurate, fast transcripts using advanced Whisper technology running directly on your phone. No internet required. • Speaker Diarization — Automatically separate conversations by speaker with labels like Speaker 1 and Speaker 2, then rename speakers for cleaner meeting notes, interviews, and lecture transcripts. • 11 Languages — English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Hungarian, Chinese, and Hindi. All on-device. • Import Audio Files — Import existing MP3, WAV, and M4A recordings for instant transcription. Voice memos, interview recordings, podcast episodes—drop them in and get text back. All processed locally. • Chat with Your Audio — Ask questions like “What were the action items?” or “Summarize the key points.” Our on-device AI analyzes your text instantly to give you answers. • Ironclad Privacy • No Servers: We don't have a cloud. We can't see your data even if we wanted to. • Encrypted Storage: All transcripts and chats are stored in a secure, encrypted local database. • You Own It: Export your text, delete your files, manage your storage. It's your data. • Organize & Export — Search through all your past meetings instantly. Export transcripts. PERFECT FOR • Executives & Boards — Securely record sensitive strategy meetings • Doctors & Lawyers — Dictate notes without violating client confidentiality • Journalists — Protect your sources with on-device processing • Podcasters & Interviewers — Import recordings and get searchable speaker-labeled transcripts • Students — Record lectures and keep each speaker easier to follow • International Teams — Transcribe meetings in 11 languages without cloud services One-Time Purchase. No Subscriptions. Stop renting your privacy. Buy Viska once and own your AI transcription assistant forever.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Simple Checklists at $0.99 against Viska's $6.99. Viska's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Simple Checklists costs $0.99 and Viska $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simple Checklists against 5.0 for Viska. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Simple Checklists ships an update monthly, Viska every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Checklists | Viska |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #200 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simpler Software | Kickstart Crew |
Customer experience
Simple Checklists
Viska
In-app purchases
Simple Checklists
No in-app purchases
Viska
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Simple Checklists free?
Is Viska free?
Which has better reviews, Simple Checklists or Viska?
Do Simple Checklists or Viska have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simple Checklists or Viska?
Other comparisons















