Comparison

Controlist vs JotLo

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

JotLo

Features
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JotLo — Quick Notes, Instantly Capture ideas the moment they hit. JotLo is a lightweight note app built for speed, clarity, and control. Key features * Fast capture for quick notes, lists, with option to include the street address where the note was created * Search to find notes quickly * Share notes via Messages, Mail, and more * Simple, distraction-free design Privacy & ownership * Ad-free and free to use * Your data belongs to you * Private by design * No 3rd-party servers * No Tracking * iCloud sync is supported (optional) so notes stay available across your Apple devices when enabled. If disabled, your data remains stored locally on your device. Perfect for: * Capture ideas fast — one tap, instant note. * Parked somewhere? Save the spot — location + quick label so you don’t wander. * Photo + note combo — receipts, whiteboards, labels, anything. * Meeting bullets fast — quick list, no formatting headaches. * Shopping + errands — lightweight checklist you’ll actually use. * Work log / daily wins — quick entries, easy review later. * Travel memory dump — places, pins, photos, quick thoughts. * Share in one tap — send a note to Messages/Email instantly. * Find it later — search by keyword or tag-style titles. Location-Aware Entries (Optional) * Add your current location to any entry. * Tap “Navigate” to open directions instantly.

Screenshots

Controlist4 screens
JotLo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JotLo at none against Controlist's shown. Controlist's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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, JotLo every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Controlist versus JotLo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlistJotLo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARCELO TOSCANO RODRIGUESKrith Roth

In-app purchases

None

Controlist

No in-app purchases

None

JotLo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Controlist free?
Controlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JotLo free?
JotLo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Controlist or JotLo have ads?
Controlist shows ads; JotLo does not.
Which is updated more often, Controlist or JotLo?
Controlist ships an update every 8 days, and JotLo every 10 days. Most recently, Controlist was updated on October 14, 2026 and JotLo on October 25, 2026.

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