# Chronicle vs GSDlist

The clearest difference is rating: GSDlist at 5.0 against Chronicle's 3.0. GSDlist also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Chronicle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chronicle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GSDlist asks for nothing beyond the download.

GSDlist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chronicle has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chronicle ships an update every 2 months, GSDlist every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chronicle | GSDlist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-journal-diary/id648616205/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gsdlist/id793962533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fishington Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/344044425) | [Glenn Reid](https://appshunter.io/developer/793962536) |

## What reviewers say

### Chronicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-journal-diary/id648616205)

This personal diary app offers a simple interface and cloud syncing for real-time updates across all your devices. It focuses on providing a powerful yet user-friendly experience for capturing your thoughts and memories.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based syncing, Real-time updates, Simple interface, Cross-device compatibility, Personal journaling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### GSDlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gsdlist/id793962533)

This app offers a fresh approach to task management, allowing users to create detailed to-do lists with tags, locations, and team collaboration. It helps organize tasks by time, category, and location to create a focused daily list for efficient productivity.

**Highlights:** Task management with tags, Location-based task organization, Team collaboration features, Categorization of tasks, Daily 'Today' list creation, Time-based task management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chronicle free?

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

### Is GSDlist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chronicle or GSDlist?

GSDlist is rated higher. Chronicle averages 3.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while GSDlist averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chronicle or GSDlist have ads?

Neither Chronicle nor GSDlist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chronicle or GSDlist?

Chronicle ships an update every 2 months, and GSDlist every 9 months. Most recently, Chronicle was updated on September 30, 2026 and GSDlist on October 18, 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.*