TidyList vs SB Diary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TidyList
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This app helps you organize cluttered tasksβlike shopping lists or work assignmentsβby category. A countdown to each due date is displayed, making it easy to manage expiration dates and deadlines. You can reorder both categories and tasks via drag and drop. [Categories] Simply set an icon and title to create a task category. You can also hide categories you donβt want shown on the main screen, such as those you use less frequently. Note: Category titles are optional. [Tasks] Task priority can be set in three color-coded levels: red, orange, and green. Completed tasks are automatically moved to the bottom of the incomplete list. [Due Dates] Set a due date to display a countdown showing the days remaining. Notifications can be set in five timing options: Today only, 1 day before, 3 days before, 7 days before, or 14 days before. [Recurring Tasks] Choose from daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly recurrence and set it with a simple tap on the day or date. Once a recurring task is checked off, it will automatically reset the next day. All data is stored only on your device and never shared externally. Choose from 8 different theme colors to customize your app experience.
SB Diary
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SB Diary is your personal small business journal. Track your daily business activities, monitor revenue and expenses, log your mood, and gain insights into your business patterns over time. DAILY ENTRIES Create rich diary entries for each business day. Document your wins, challenges, and learnings with ease. MOOD TRACKING Track how your business day went with intuitive mood indicators - from Excellent to Challenging. BUSINESS CATEGORIES Organize entries with 10 categories: Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Customers, Team, Product, Meetings, Planning, and Milestones. FINANCIAL TRACKING Log daily revenue and expenses. See automatic profit calculations and financial summaries. CALENDAR VIEW Browse your entries by date with a beautiful calendar interface. Visual indicators show days with entries. SMART SEARCH Find any entry with full-text search. Filter by category, mood, or combine multiple filters. INSIGHTS DASHBOARD β’ Entry statistics by time period (Week/Month/Year/All Time) β’ Mood distribution visualization β’ Top categories breakdown β’ Financial summaries with revenue, expenses, and profit β’ Streak tracking PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. No data collection. 100% private. You can optionally backup your data on your iCloud. Beautiful design with full dark mode support. Start documenting your business journey today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SB Diary at none against TidyList's 1. SB Diary also leads on ads (none vs shown). TidyList's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. TidyList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SB Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.
TidyList ships an update monthly, SB Diary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TidyList | SB Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EMI NAKATA | Hernan Amiune |
In-app purchases
TidyList
- Remove Ads$3.99
SB Diary
No in-app purchases
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