# Checkmate vs a memo to self

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Checkmate at 6 against a memo to self's 1. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Checkmate against 5.0 for a memo to self. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkmate has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkmate | a memo to self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmate-simplify-everything/id6740048340/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-memo-to-self/id6742367411/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tanner George](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788122867) | [Yi Yan Tay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798033391) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmate-simplify-everything/id6740048340)

Organize daily tasks, notes, and calendar events in a single application. Utilize customizable Groups to consolidate related information for quick access. Streamline your workflow and eliminate the need for multiple productivity tools.

**Highlights:** Task management, Note-taking, Calendar integration, Customizable Groups, Unified productivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### a memo to self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-memo-to-self/id6742367411)

Display essential rules, reminders, and life principles directly on your home screen. Keep your most important thoughts visible and accessible at a glance.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Display rules and reminders, Keep important thoughts visible, Customizable text widgets

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkmate free?

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

### Is a memo to self free?

a memo to self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Checkmate or a memo to self?

Checkmate and a memo to self are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Checkmate or a memo to self have ads?

Neither Checkmate nor a memo to self shows ads.

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