Comparison

DoChecklist vs Scribble

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

Head to head
About

DoChecklist

Features
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DoChecklist is a clean, focused checklist app for routines you want to complete the same way every time. Create checklists for everyday tasks, recurring workflows and procedures, travel, home projects, hobby routines, equipment setup, study plans, packing lists, cleaning schedules, inspections, and anything else where missing a step can slow you down. DoChecklist keeps the experience simple: open a checklist, go through the items, and clearly see what is done. Build checklists that match how you work. Add folders to organize related checklists, add sections inside a checklist, and group items by topic or stage. A travel folder might include Packing, Documents, Home Before Leaving, and Return Checklist. A home folder might include Weekly Cleaning, Plant Care, Garage Tasks, and Maintenance Checks. A work folder might include Meeting Prep, Publishing Steps, QA Review, or Client On-boarding. Some routines need flexibility. Others need a strict order, for example Aviation Checklist. DoChecklist supports both. For flexible lists, you can check items in any order. This is useful for shopping, packing, chores, errands, and project notes. For ordered checklists, items must be completed step by step. This is useful for setup routines, review processes, maintenance flows, and repeatable procedures where the sequence matters. You can also set a checklist to reset when opened, making it ready for routines you repeat often. Use it for daily startup tasks, weekly reviews, recurring household jobs, or any checklist you want to begin fresh each time. When you need to start over manually, you can clear checks from an individual checklist or clear a full folder of related checklists. DoChecklist is designed for iPhone and iPad with a native Apple-style interface that stays out of the way. Your lists are easy to edit, easy to check off, and easy to organize. The free version includes one checklist. Upgrade to DoChecklist Pro with a single lifetime purchase to create more checklists and use iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad. Pro also supports continued independent development of the app. Features: - Create focused checklists for repeatable routines - Organize checklists into folders and subfolders - Add sections inside checklists - Choose ordered or free-form checking - Reset selected checklists when opened - Clear completed checks when you want a fresh start - Reorder folders, checklists, sections, and items - See completed checklists at a glance - Use DoChecklist on iPhone and iPad - Upgrade once for lifetime Pro access to all features - Sync with iCloud - Share checklists with other DoChecklist users. - No subscription - No ads - Privacy focused, no tracking DoChecklist is useful for: - Travel packing and pre-trip preparation - Weekly cleaning and home routines - Project launch steps - Study and exam preparation - Meeting and presentation prep - Equipment setup and teardown - Hobby workflows - Maintenance reminders - Personal routines - Recurring work processes - Shopping and errands - Moving checklists - Event planning - QA and review steps - Aviation flight checklists DoChecklist helps turn repeated tasks into clear, reusable workflows.

About

Scribble

Features
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Scribble is the fastest way to get a thought out of your head. Most to-do apps make you wait β€” open the app, find the right list, tap a plus, then type. By then the thought's gone and you're back to scribbling on paper. Scribble opens straight to a blank line with the keyboard already up. Type it, hit return, and it's saved. That's the whole app. β€’ Instant capture β€” the keyboard is up the moment you open it. No menus, no lists to scroll past. β€’ Rapid-fire β€” hit return to save and keep going. Empty your head in one sitting. β€’ Natural dates β€” type "call mom friday" or "renew passport in 2 weeks" and Scribble quietly files the date for you. β€’ Hands-free β€” say "Hey Siri, Scribble" on your iPhone or Apple Watch and just speak. It lands in your list. β€’ Calm by design β€” pen-blue ink on warm paper. Nothing to configure, nothing to nag you. No account. No sign-up. No ads. Your jots stay on your device. Scribble isn't trying to be your project manager. It's the napkin that's always in your pocket β€” just faster.

Screenshots

DoChecklist4 screens
Scribble2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scribble at none against DoChecklist's 1. DoChecklist's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. DoChecklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scribble asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoChecklist ships an update every 2 days, Scribble fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
DoChecklist versus Scribble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoChecklistScribble
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntti HeinonenROBERT DANIEL FORCE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DoChecklist

One-time1
  • DoChecklist Pro$4.99
None

Scribble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoChecklist free?
DoChecklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scribble free?
Scribble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DoChecklist or Scribble have ads?
Neither DoChecklist nor Scribble shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoChecklist or Scribble?
DoChecklist ships an update every 2 days, and Scribble fortnightly. Most recently, DoChecklist was updated on September 8, 2026 and Scribble on September 13, 2026.

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