Comparison

Controlist vs Freshboard

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

Head to head
About

Controlist

Features
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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 β€” 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 β€” 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.

About

Freshboard

Features
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======= Remember the last time you… ======= – Got a haircut? – Changed your bedsheets? – Cleaned your desk? – Took your vitamins? – Called your mom? Freshboard is a simple board of counters that track how long it’s been since you last did something. Each counter shows how many days have passed. They start fresh, then start ageing, then go stale. Tap to reset. No clutter. No nags. Just a tool. ====== What it’s for: ====== – Personal hygiene routines – Chores and cleaning – Maintenance tasks – Anything you want to remember (but always forget) ====== How it works: ====== 1. Add a counter 2. Set a target 3. Let time pass… 4. Tap to reset when done Counters change color over time: – Green = fresh – Yellow = due – Red = stale ====== Free features: ====== – Track up to 5 things – Simple interface – Local-only (no cloud) ====== Upgrade to Pro: ====== – Unlimited counters – More themes coming soon – One-time payment – No subscription ====== Built for minimalists. ======= – No ads – No accounts – No fluff – Works offline – Tiny size – Private by default

Screenshots

Controlist4 screens
Freshboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Controlist at none against Freshboard's 1. Controlist also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Freshboard's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Freshboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Controlist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Controlist ships an update every 8 days, Freshboard monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Controlist versus Freshboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlistFreshboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARCELO TOSCANO RODRIGUESAlain Stulz

In-app purchases

None

Controlist

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Freshboard

One-time1
  • Freshboard Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Controlist free?
Controlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Freshboard free?
Freshboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Controlist or Freshboard have ads?
Controlist shows ads; Freshboard does not.
Which is updated more often, Controlist or Freshboard?
Controlist ships an update every 8 days, and Freshboard monthly. Most recently, Controlist was updated on October 14, 2026 and Freshboard on October 10, 2026.

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