Comparison

XL List vs Dont Keep

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

Head to head

The most minimal note taker

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

XL List

Features

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XL List is a utility dedicated to the capture of your notes, lists and checklists. Check your tasks,todo, reminder or even your grocery. if you always wunder if you forgot something, this app helps you remember. Options: International keyboard Special characters Predictive text on/off Send to Mail Share social media Check boxes Search option https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dont Keep

Features

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With Dont Keep, you'll enjoy a sleek and intuitive interface that prioritizes elegance and functionality. Our minimalist design philosophy ensures that every element serves a purpose, providing you with a clutter-free workspace for capturing your thoughts effortlessly.

Screenshots

XL List3 screens

Dont Keep3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dont Keep at none against XL List's 2. Dont Keep also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 26 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. XL List sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dont Keep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XL List ships an update every 26 months, Dont Keep fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

XL List versus Dont Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	XL List	Dont Keep
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 26 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0	14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size	13 MB	47 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	JB STEVENARD	Kevinton Benjamine

In-app purchases

2 purchases

XL List

Subscriptions2

Go Premium$1.991 Month
Go Premium$12.991 Year

None

Dont Keep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XL List free?

XL List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Dont Keep free?

Dont Keep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do XL List or Dont Keep have ads?

XL List shows ads; Dont Keep does not.

Which is updated more often, XL List or Dont Keep?

XL List ships an update every 26 months, and Dont Keep fortnightly. Most recently, XL List was updated on October 15, 2026 and Dont Keep on October 25, 2026.