# A vs TabChecklists

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A at none against TabChecklists's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TabChecklists sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. A asks for nothing beyond the download.

A ships an update every 5 days, TabChecklists every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A | TabChecklists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabchecklists/id6504585797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asoft.iOS](https://appshunter.io/developer/562152712) | [Shota Higa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704609691) |

## What reviewers say

### A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-note/id6449475653)

Organize notes by groups and categories with features like color-coding, photo and location attachments, and data export. Easily manage shopping lists, ideas, hobbies, and daily records. This app allows for secure backup and migration of your data.

**Highlights:** Group and category note management, Color-coding and icon settings, Attach photos and location data, Sort and search functionality, Data export and backup (.zip), File sharing and import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TabChecklists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabchecklists/id6504585797)

Organize your tasks and lists efficiently with a tabbed interface. Manage shopping lists, to-do items, and belongings with color-coded categories and intuitive controls. Supports dark themes for a visually pleasing experience.

**Highlights:** Tab-based list management, Save frequently used items, Select/Deselect all items, Reorder lists via long-press, Easy tab swiping, Color-coded categories, Dark theme support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TabLists Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A free?

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

### Is TabChecklists free?

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

### Do A or TabChecklists have ads?

Both A and TabChecklists show ads.

### Which is updated more often, A or TabChecklists?

A ships an update every 5 days, and TabChecklists every 4 days. Most recently, A was updated on October 30, 2026 and TabChecklists on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*