Comparison

*slash vs CheckDot

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

Head to head
About

*slash

Features
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Slash is a minimal to-do list designed for your Dumb iPhone. Focus on what matters today without noise, streaks, or unnecessary features. Key Features • Quick tasks: add, check off, done • Home and Lock Screen widgets for instant access • Looping tasks for simple habit tracking • Built-in Pomodoro timer for deep focus • Gentle nudges you control with custom frequency and duration • Light and dark themes with adjustable text size • Works offline. No accounts. No tracking. • Daily reset keeps your list clean and intentional Open. Write. Close. Stay focused, on purpose.

About

CheckDot

Features
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Meet CheckDot, your new favorite minimalist to-do list. In a world full of complex planners and overwhelming productivity apps, CheckDot brings it back to basics. We believe that organizing your day shouldn't feel like a chore. That's why we designed an app that is fast, beautiful, and incredibly simple to use. Whether you're managing your daily chores, planning a work project, or just writing down your groceries, CheckDot keeps your mind clear and your tasks organized. WHY YOU'LL LOVE CHECKDOT: • Minimalist Design: Zero clutter. A clean interface that helps you focus on what actually matters. • Lightning Fast: Add new tasks in seconds. No endless menus or complicated settings. • Satisfying Swipes: Experience the simple joy of swiping a task to mark it as done. • Secure Sync: Create an account and safely sync your tasks. Your data is securely backed up and linked to your profile. • Privacy First: No intrusive tracking, no annoying ads. Just a clean productivity tool. Stop overcomplicating your routine. Download CheckDot today and experience how simple getting things done can be. Simple. Clean. Done.

Screenshots

*slash4 screens
CheckDot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CheckDot at daily against *slash's fortnightly. *slash's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

*slash ships an update fortnightly, CheckDot daily. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
*slash versus CheckDot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter*slashCheckDot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerparam kalariaJensley Phelipa

In-app purchases

None

*slash

No in-app purchases

None

CheckDot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is *slash free?
*slash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CheckDot free?
CheckDot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do *slash or CheckDot have ads?
Neither *slash nor CheckDot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, *slash or CheckDot?
*slash ships an update fortnightly, and CheckDot daily. Most recently, *slash was updated on October 28, 2026 and CheckDot on October 28, 2026.

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