Comparison

Controlist vs Kalida

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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.

About

Kalida

Quickly capture thoughts and inspirations as they arise. This app helps you revisit past ideas at opportune moments, fostering creativity and preventing forgotten insights. Customize your experience with themes and widgets.

Highlights
  • Capture ideas from lock screen, Control Center, or Siri
  • Rediscover forgotten ideas
  • Daily reminder notifications
  • Minimalist widget for idea display
  • Light/dark mode and accent color customization
  • No AI, metrics, or clutter
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Kalida is the fastest way to capture your ideas the moment they strike, and resurface them before they’re forgotten. -> Capture ideas from anywhere Save ideas in one tap from your lock screen, Control Center, or with Siri. -> Rediscover “old” ideas Most ideas are stored and forgotten, but if an old idea appears at the right time, it can become something new. - Daily Reminder: Set up notifications to remind you of past ideas. - Minimalist Widget: Not a fan of notifications? Display your ideas with our widget. -> Control your space Choose from light or dark mode and pick your own accent color. No AI, no metrics, no clutter. Just a simple space to help you discover your next big idea.

Screenshots

Controlist4 screens
Kalida4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kalida at none against Controlist's shown. Controlist's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Controlist ships an update every 8 days, Kalida every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Controlist versus Kalida: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlistKalida
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARCELO TOSCANO RODRIGUESJason Chow

In-app purchases

None

Controlist

No in-app purchases

None

Kalida

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Controlist free?
Controlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kalida free?
Kalida is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Controlist or Kalida have ads?
Controlist shows ads; Kalida does not.
Which is updated more often, Controlist or Kalida?
Controlist ships an update every 8 days, and Kalida every 6 days. Most recently, Controlist was updated on October 14, 2026 and Kalida on October 24, 2026.

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