Comparison

Jotly vs Listello

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

Head to head
About

Jotly

A fast, private, and offline note-taking app with a clean, minimalist design. It allows for instant typing, easy organization, and customization without any ads or sign-ups. Perfect for quick notes, lists, or journal entries.

Highlights
  • Instant start typing
  • Minimalist design
  • Offline functionality
  • Private local storage
  • Easy search and organization
  • Customizable look
Features
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Jotly: Simple Notes is the fast, private, and offline way to take notes, jot ideas, and stay organized. No sign-ups. No ads. No clutter. Just a clean notepad designed for quick, distraction-free writing. Why You’ll Love Jotly: Instant Start: Open and start typing immediately — no menus, no loading screens. Minimal Design: A distraction-free writing space that keeps the focus on your words. Offline First: Works anywhere, even without internet. Perfect for quick notes on the go. Private Notebook: All notes are stored locally on your device — we never track or store your data. Easy Organization: Search, edit, and manage your notes effortlessly. Section Shortcuts: Each section becomes a shortcut for easy navigation, helping you find the right spot instantly. Customizable Look: Choose colors and styles to make the app yours. Whether you’re writing a to-do list, grocery list, journal entry, or meeting notes, Jotly makes note taking simple, fast, and private. Perfect for anyone who wants an easy notepad without extra clutter.

About

Listello

Features
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Listello is a smarter way to create, manage, and share checklists. Plan shopping, trips, daily tasks, packing lists, and personal routines faster with voice input and AI-powered suggestions. Instead of writing everything one by one, you can speak your items, type a short idea, or ask AI to generate a ready-made checklist for your plan. Need a vacation list? A shopping list? A quick task list? Listello helps you turn ideas into organized checklists in seconds. What you can do with Listello: • Create unlimited personal checklists • Add items manually or with voice input • Use AI to generate smart checklist suggestions • Turn spoken input into cleaner list items • Organize lists by category • Track progress with completion percentages • Share lists and collaborate with others • Continue as guest or sign in to sync your lists • Use light or dark mode Listello is designed for people who want lists to be fast, simple, and useful. Whether you are planning a grocery run, preparing for a trip, organizing daily tasks, or managing shared plans, Listello helps keep everything clear and easy to follow. Premium features may require an active subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Jotly4 screens
Listello4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Listello at 13.0 against Jotly's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Jotly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Listello sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jotly ships an update every 5 days, Listello every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Jotly versus Listello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotlyListello
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAloha Supplies LLCIBRAHIM BUCAKLI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jotly

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99
1 purchases

Listello

Subscriptions1
  • Listello Premium$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Jotly free?
Jotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Listello free?
Listello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jotly or Listello have ads?
Neither Jotly nor Listello shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jotly or Listello?
Jotly ships an update every 5 days, and Listello every 4 days. Most recently, Jotly was updated on October 18, 2026 and Listello on October 15, 2026.

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