Comparison

TabChecklists vs ShiftMemo

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

Head to head
About

TabChecklists

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
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A simple and easy-to-use checklist application that can be managed by tabs is now available! By managing tasks in tabs by category, such as shopping lists, to-do lists, and belongings lists, you can organize tasks efficiently in an easy-to-read manner. Main Features - Tab-based management: Manage lists with multiple tabs, such as shopping lists, to-do lists, and things-to-do lists - Frequently used lists: Save frequently used items and add them immediately - Select All / Deselect All: New feature to operate checklists all at once - Long-press to reorder: Allows you to freely rearrange the order of your lists - Easy swiping: Switching between tabs is a breeze - Visually pleasing design: Color-coded categories are easy to see and intuitive - Supports dark themes Recommended for - Users who want to manage their shopping lists efficiently - Users who want to organize their daily tasks and never forget to do them - Users who want to manage their belongings in a checklist Simple, intuitive operation and easy-to-read design make daily task management a breeze. Download now and start efficient task management! Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

About

ShiftMemo

Features
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"How much more can I earn this month?" — just look at your calendar. ShiftMemo is a simple shift-tracking and pay-estimating app for part-timers and shift workers. Tap a shift onto the calendar, and it works out your hours and estimated pay automatically. ■ Log shifts with a tap ・Create your own shift templates like "Early," "Late," or "Night" ・Just tap dates on the calendar — multiple shifts a day are fine ・Each shift is color-coded, so your month is clear at a glance ■ Pay calculated for you ・Hourly rate × worked hours (breaks deducted), automatically ・Night premium supported (1.25× for 22:00–5:00) ・Set a closing day for totals that match your pay cycle ・See monthly hours, days worked, and night pay together ■ Widgets ・"Next shift" and "estimated pay this month" on your Home Screen ・Check your next shift from the Lock Screen too ■ Private by design ・All records stay on your device — nothing is sent to a server ・No account, no sign-in ・Available in Japanese, English and Simplified Chinese * Pay shown is a gross estimate; taxes and insurance are not deducted. Start logging this month's shifts today.

Screenshots

TabChecklists4 screens
ShiftMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

TabChecklists and ShiftMemo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. TabChecklists sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and ShiftMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TabChecklists ships an update every 4 days, ShiftMemo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TabChecklists versus ShiftMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabChecklistsShiftMemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShota Higa丽佳 施

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TabChecklists

Subscriptions1
  • TabLists Pro$1.991 Month
1 purchases

ShiftMemo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is TabChecklists free?
TabChecklists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftMemo free?
ShiftMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TabChecklists or ShiftMemo have ads?
Both TabChecklists and ShiftMemo show ads.
Which is updated more often, TabChecklists or ShiftMemo?
TabChecklists ships an update every 4 days, and ShiftMemo every 5 days. Most recently, TabChecklists was updated on October 1, 2026 and ShiftMemo on October 3, 2026.

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