Controlist vs TapLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Controlist
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Whether you're packing for a trip, shopping for groceries, or managing daily tasks, this app helps you stay on top of it all. Create and customize unlimited lists for any purpose — from travel and work to personal routines and hobbies. Features: Create, edit, and delete unlimited lists and items Predefined categories to jumpstart your organization Smart checklists for travelers, families, and professionals Sleek and intuitive interface designed for speed and simplicity Item status tracking with visual progress indicators Local data storage — your lists are private and always accessible No account required, just open and start organizing Perfect for travelers, busy parents, doctors on the go, digital nomads, and anyone who loves to keep life in order.
TapLog
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TapLog is the fastest way to track activities throughout your day. Whether you’re logging workouts, steps at the gym, meditation sessions, hydration, medication, laps, or any custom activity—you can record it instantly with a single tap. Designed for speed and simplicity, TapLog runs on both iPhone and Apple Watch, letting you capture moments as they happen. FEATURES • Instant Tap Logging – One tap records the activity with time and date. • Fully Customizable Buttons – Create activities, assign colors, rename them, and reorder with ease. • Apple Watch Support – Log directly from your wrist for hands-free tracking. • Activity History – Review past logs with timestamps and quick filtering. • Daily Summaries – View totals for the current day or any date in the past. • Simple, Clean Interface – No complex menus, no clutter—just your activities. • iCloud Sync (if enabled) – Keep history accessible across devices. • Dark Mode Support PERFECT FOR • Workouts (reps, sets, exercises, stretches) • Lap counting (swim, run, row, circuits) • Medications & supplements • Meal tracking or fasting windows • Productivity tasks • Water intake • Repeated daily habits • Travel or location-based logs (your specialty!) • “Two-button logging” use cases (start/finish) • Anything you can track with a tap WHY USERS LOVE TAPLOG TapLog is built for speed. You open the app, tap your activity, and it’s logged. That’s it. No typing, no swiping, no forms—just tap and go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Controlist at Free against TapLog's $0.99. Controlist also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). TapLog's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Controlist is free to download; TapLog costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Controlist ships an update every 8 days, TapLog every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Controlist | TapLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Best chart rank | — | #197 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MARCELO TOSCANO RODRIGUES | Peter Underwood |
In-app purchases
Controlist
No in-app purchases
TapLog
No in-app purchases









