Comparison

Capsule List vs ZenSlate

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

Head to head
About

Capsule List

Features
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A simple to-do/shopping list app that allows you to track your tasks easily. The app makes it convenient to reuse archived tasks. Usage: - Enter text in the input box to add a new task. - Click on a task to mark it as completed. - Long press to select a task. - After selecting any task, click on other tasks to select multiple tasks. - Click on a selected task to deselect it. - Click the "ARCHIVE" button to move completed or selected tasks to the archive area. - Click the "ARCHIVE" button to delete selected tasks. - Click the "+" button on the right side of the input box to show/hide the archive area. - Click on tasks in the archive area to move them to the top. - Click the icon in the upper right corner to display the history. - Click the "+" button in the sidebar to add a new list. - Long press the list title in the sidebar to display the edit page. - On the list edit page, you can edit the list title and label color. - Click the "DELETE" button at the bottom of the list edit page to delete the list.

About

ZenSlate

Features
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ZenSlate is a calm, minimal notes app for iPhone and iPad. Capture quick thoughts, draft ideas, manage checklists, and keep your writing in sync with your Mac through iCloud. ZenSlate keeps the interface quiet so your slate stays center stage. Write in plain text or use live inline Markdown for a cleaner editing experience. Headings, lists, checklists, links, code, quotes, tables, and fenced code blocks render gently while preserving your original Markdown source. Key Features: • Made for iPhone and iPad A compact writing space on iPhone, with a sidebar workflow on iPad for moving between slates quickly. • iCloud sync Read and edit your slates across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Live inline Markdown Use Markdown for headings, bold, italic, links, inline code, lists, task lists, block quotes, tables, and code fences. • Raw text mode Switch to plain source editing whenever you want the simplest possible canvas. • Keyboard accessory controls When the keyboard is open, use quick controls for Markdown formatting, lists, indentation, undo/redo, and keyboard dismiss. • Pin and manage slates Keep important slates close, duplicate drafts, clear a slate, or delete what you no longer need. • Calm themes and typography Choose the mood and reading feel that fit your writing. • Hardware keyboard friendly On iPad, core shortcuts work where iPadOS supports them. ZenSlate is a simple place for slates, drafts, checklists, notes, and loose thoughts. Write with clarity. Stay organized with ease.

Screenshots

Capsule List3 screens
ZenSlate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZenSlate at every 2 weeks against Capsule List's every 4 months. ZenSlate also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Capsule List's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capsule List ships an update every 4 months, ZenSlate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Capsule List versus ZenSlate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapsule ListZenSlate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIANBO WANGSachin Kumar

In-app purchases

None

Capsule List

No in-app purchases

None

ZenSlate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capsule List free?
Capsule List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZenSlate free?
ZenSlate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Capsule List or ZenSlate have ads?
Neither Capsule List nor ZenSlate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capsule List or ZenSlate?
Capsule List ships an update every 4 months, and ZenSlate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Capsule List was updated on November 8, 2026 and ZenSlate on October 30, 2026.

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