Comparison

Stedio vs Templator

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

Head to head
About

Stedio

Create and manage unlimited checklists for various tasks and life events. Utilize pre-made templates or build your own to save time and stay organized. Enjoy a simple interface with satisfying haptic feedback and seamless iCloud synchronization across devices.

Highlights
  • Unlimited checklists
  • Pre-made templates
  • Custom template creation
  • Visual progress tracking
  • Intuitive interface
  • iCloud sync
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Stedio - Simple and Elegant Checklist Never forget the essentials. Create checklists for your important tasks and never miss a thing. Key Features Unlimited Checklists • Create multiple checklists for different situations • Track progress visually • Pin important checklists at the top Start from Templates, Finish Faster • Ready-made templates: Work Prep, Travel, Shopping, Workout, Camping • Save time with pre-built checklist structures • Create your own templates from favorite checklists Check Off with a Tap • Simple and intuitive interface • Satisfying haptic feedback • Celebrate completion with every tap iCloud Sync • Automatic sync across all your devices • Never lose your data • Work seamlessly between iPhone and iPad Stedio Pro • Unlimited checklists • Unlimited items per checklist • Unlimited custom templates • iCloud sync • One-time purchase • Lifetime use Perfect For: • Daily work preparation • Travel packing • Weekly shopping lists • Workout routines • Project planning • Home cleaning • Study plans Start with Stedio today and keep your tasks better organized!

About

Templator

Features
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Stop rebuilding the same to-do lists. Templator turns the checklists you use again and again into reusable task templates. Packing for a trip, preparing a weekly review, onboarding a client: build the list once, then reuse it whenever you need it. CREATE ONCE. REUSE ANYTIME. • Build templates with tasks, sections, notes, and due dates. • Add smart variables for the details that change each time, like a client name, a date, or a destination. • Review the list before sending and leave out the tasks you don't need this time. • Start from 49 ready-made templates in the built-in gallery. • Reach your favorite templates from Home Screen widgets and Siri Shortcuts. • Keep templates in sync across your iPhone and iPad with iCloud. WORKS WITH YOUR TASK MANAGER Send tasks straight to Apple Reminders with the free version. Upgrade to Pro to also send them to Todoist, Things 3, and OmniFocus. FREE TO START Create up to three templates, use two variables per template, and send to Apple Reminders. No Templator account required. MORE WITH PRO • Unlimited templates and variables • Todoist, Things 3, and OmniFocus • Date, number, and choice variables • Due dates that count from a date you pick at send time • A new list or project for every run • Pinned templates Templator Pro is available as an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Spend less time recreating lists and more time getting things done. Privacy Policy: https://bakkertechnologies.no/templator/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://bakkertechnologies.no/templator/terms/

Screenshots

Stedio3 screens
Templator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Templator at every 5 days against Stedio's monthly. Templator also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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. Stedio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Templator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stedio ships an update monthly, Templator every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Stedio versus Templator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStedioTemplator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFine PocketHaakon Hoel Bakker

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stedio

One-time1
  • Pro Version$6.99
2 purchases

Templator

Subscriptions1
  • Templator Pro Annual$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Templator Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Stedio free?
Stedio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Templator free?
Templator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stedio or Templator have ads?
Neither Stedio nor Templator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stedio or Templator?
Stedio ships an update monthly, and Templator every 5 days. Most recently, Stedio was updated on October 24, 2026 and Templator on October 24, 2026.

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