CheckDot vs Cadencia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CheckDot
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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.
Cadencia
This app offers a visual timeline planner designed for individuals with ADHD. It helps users capture tasks instantly and plan their day without overwhelm, adapting to unique time perception challenges. Upgrade for advanced features like weekly and monthly views.
- Visual daily timeline
- Instant task capture
- Time block planning
- Distraction-free interface
- Weekly and monthly views (Pro)
- Unlimited projects (Pro)
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Most planners fail ADHD brains. Cadencia is built for how yours actually works. Plan your day visually, capture tasks in seconds, and see exactly what fits, without the usual overwhelm. If you've tried ten planners and quit all of them, it wasn't you. The problem with most planners: Most productivity apps were designed for neurotypical brains. They assume you can estimate how long things take. They assume tasks won't pile up invisibly. They assume a to-do list is enough. If you have ADHD, you already know none of that is true. The solution: Cadencia works with time perception, not against it. See your entire day on a visual timeline. Capture tasks the moment they appear in your brain, before they disappear. Features: • Visual daily timeline: see your time as a shape, not a list • Instant task capture: add tasks in seconds, sort them later • Time block planning: assign tasks to real time slots, not wishful thinking • Clean, distraction-free interface: nothing to overwhelm you when you open the app Cadencia Pro: For the features your brain actually needs to see the full picture: • Weekly view: your entire week on one screen • Monthly view: spot patterns, plan ahead • Unlimited projects: no cap on what you're managing • Accent palettes: make it feel like yours • Calendar sync, task breakdown engine, and energy tracker: coming soon And many more features to build your best life! No free trial. No "remember to cancel." Just a subscription you choose, or don't. Download free. Upgrade when you're ready. Who it's for: Cadencia was built for ADHD brains, time-blind brains, and anyone who's ever planned a productive day and then watched it collapse. If you're neurodivergent or just someone who thinks visually, this is the daily planner that fits. By using Cadencia, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CheckDot at none against Cadencia's 3. CheckDot also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Cadencia's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Cadencia sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. CheckDot asks for nothing beyond the download.
CheckDot ships an update daily, Cadencia weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CheckDot | Cadencia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jensley Phelipa | Francois El-Daher |
In-app purchases
CheckDot
No in-app purchases
Cadencia
- Monthly$8.991 Month
- Yearly$44.991 Year
- Cadencia Pro Lifetime$79.99









