Comparison

myListApp vs PinnedNote

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

Head to head
About

myListApp

Features
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myListApp A simple, private checklist app designed to stay out of your way. Create lists for travel, groceries, home projects, or anything else. Check items off, reorder them, archive old lists, and share as PDF — all without accounts, ads, or tracking. Designed to be simple • Create unlimited lists • Add, edit, and reorder items • Swipe to indent items and group them under a heading • Clear everything you've checked off in one step • Archive lists when finished, and bring them back anytime • Undo accidental deletes • Sort lists by name, by when you last used them, or arrange them by hand • Light, dark, or match your device Works on iPad On iPad, your lists sit alongside their contents so you can move between them without losing your place. Private by default Your lists are stored locally on your device. No analytics. No ads. No accounts. If you choose to use Backup & Restore, your data is saved to your personal iCloud Drive under your Apple ID. Restoring always saves a copy of your current lists first, so nothing is lost if you restore the wrong one. The developer does not have access to your data. Share easily Export your lists as a clean PDF and send them using Mail, Messages, or any iOS share option. Built for people who want a checklist app that is fast, simple, and private.

About

PinnedNote

Features
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PinnedNote is the fastest way to capture a thought and easily put it where you’ll actually see it. Whether it’s a reminder, a shopping list, an idea, or a task you don’t want to forget, PinnedNote lets you write it down in seconds and pin it directly to your Lock Screen as a Live Activity. No folders. No clutter. No complex organization system. Just your notes, exactly when and where you need it. Minimal design inspired by Japanese simplicity. Designed for people who think fast, get distracted easily, and want important information always within reach. Features: • Create notes instantly from your Lock Screen
 • Pin notes as Live Activities and keep them visible throughout the day
 • Schedule notes to appear at a specific time
 • Quick copy button for sharing information anywhere
 • Left swipe to delete • Right swipe to pin
 • Support for plain text and bullet lists
 • iCloud Sync across your devices
 • Light and Dark Mode Perfect for:
 • Daily reminders • Quotes and ideas
 • Study notes
 • Meeting notes

 • Shopping lists • Anything you don’t want to forget Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

myListApp4 screens
PinnedNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myListApp at none against PinnedNote's 2. PinnedNote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PinnedNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. myListApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myListApp ships an update every 2 months, PinnedNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
myListApp versus PinnedNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyListAppPinnedNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWidgetal Digital LLCDavid Pluskal

In-app purchases

None

myListApp

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PinnedNote

Subscriptions1
  • PinnedNote Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • PinnedNote Pro$4.99

Questions

Is myListApp free?
myListApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PinnedNote free?
PinnedNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do myListApp or PinnedNote have ads?
Neither myListApp nor PinnedNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myListApp or PinnedNote?
myListApp ships an update every 2 months, and PinnedNote every 2 days. Most recently, myListApp was updated on September 28, 2026 and PinnedNote on October 10, 2026.

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