Comparison

Checklist vs Dyslexia Notes

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

Head to head
About

Checklist

Manage all your to-do lists, from travel packing to daily tasks, with a simple and intuitive interface. Organize items hierarchically, reuse lists with templates, and efficiently manage tasks with bulk actions. An optional premium upgrade removes ads for an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Nested item organization
  • List templates and duplication
  • Bulk check/uncheck actions
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
  • Continuous item input
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Manage all your checklists in one app — from travel and shopping to daily to-dos. Stay organized with nesting, templates, list duplication, and quick bulk check actions. Stay organized and keep your tasks clear with Checklist — the simple, smart way to manage everything you need to do. Over 550,000 downloads worldwide and an average rating of 4.6 from more than 6,000 reviews. Checklist helps you manage all kinds of lists — from travel packing and shopping to daily to-dos, study plans, and moving checklists. ■ Simplify complex lists with nesting Organize items hierarchically with parent and child relationships. Create structured lists like “Travel > Clothes > Shirts / Socks” or “Shopping > Groceries > Milk / Bread.” Reorder easily with the drag handle (≡) and keep your lists neat and clear. ■ Reuse your lists: Templates & duplication Save frequently used lists as templates to quickly create new ones anytime. Duplicate existing lists in one tap and start recurring routines like packing or shopping without starting from scratch. ■ Work efficiently with bulk actions Use “Check All” or “Uncheck All” to reset your recurring lists with a single tap. Perfect for seasonal packing or weekly to-do lists. ■ Simple, intuitive interface Add items continuously without switching screens. Reorder, move, or copy items easily — and when you check a parent item, its children are checked automatically. ■ Optional Premium for ad-free focus All core features are free to use. Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and stay fully focused on your lists. Your purchase can be restored anytime after changing devices. ■ Key Features • Nested structure (parent-child organization) • Continuous item input, move, copy, and linked checking • Bulk check/uncheck for quick resets • Templates and list duplication • Filtering (Incomplete / All) • Dark Mode, search, and badge count • Export lists via Notes, email, or copy • Ad-free with Premium purchase Organize everything in one simple app. Checklist keeps your day — and your life — beautifully in order.

About

Dyslexia Notes

This app offers a customizable note-taking experience for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, or reading difficulties. It features an intuitive interface, adjustable fonts like OpenDyslexic, and synchronization across iOS and macOS devices to enhance reading comfort and focus.

Highlights
  • OpenDyslexic font support
  • Adjustable font size and text
  • Customizable interface colors
  • Clean display for focus
  • iOS and macOS synchronization
  • Accessibility expert tested
Features
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Notes that adapt to you — not the other way around. DysNotes is a notepad built for comfortable writing and proofreading: adjust the font, text size and colors until reading your own notes feels easy on the eyes. WHY DYSNOTES? ◉ Advanced customization: font, size, colors — even the interface adapts to your preferences ◉ Comfortable fonts: includes OpenDyslexic, a typeface created for dyslexia that some readers find more comfortable ◉ Focus: a clean, distraction-free display to concentrate on what you're writing ◉ iOS & macOS sync: your notes everywhere, anytime DysNotes builds on several years of experience with Scandys and Navidys, our reading apps used by thousands of people around the world. DysNotes is an accessibility and comfort tool. It does not diagnose or treat dyslexia or attention disorders. This application requires a subscription (monthly or annual plans). A limited preview lets you explore the features. The subscription unlocks the app on Mac, iPhone and iPad. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://michaeldardol.com/scandys/privacy/

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
Dyslexia Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Checklist at 68% against Dyslexia Notes's 0%. Checklist also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Dyslexia Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dyslexia Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 2.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dyslexia Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update every 11 days, Dyslexia Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Checklist versus Dyslexia Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistDyslexia Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji Itomichael dardol

Customer experience

Checklist

All ratings2,927 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative22.2%

Dyslexia Notes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Checklist

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Checklist items disappearing after being checked
  • Inability to edit or delete last list item
  • Text editing issues when trying to modify longer entries

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to import/export checklists
  • Automatic reset/unchecking of daily tasks
  • Option to rearrange order of main list items
  • Notification/reminder functionality

Dyslexia Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
2 purchases

Dyslexia Notes

Subscriptions2
  • DysNotes premium monthly$5.991 Month
  • DysNotes premium yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dyslexia Notes free?
Dyslexia Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checklist or Dyslexia Notes?
Checklist is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Dyslexia Notes averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Checklist or Dyslexia Notes have ads?
Checklist shows ads; Dyslexia Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or Dyslexia Notes?
Checklist ships an update every 11 days, and Dyslexia Notes every 3 months. Most recently, Checklist was updated on October 13, 2026 and Dyslexia Notes on September 25, 2026.

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