# ToDo List vs Checklist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checklist at none against ToDo List's 1. Checklist also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). ToDo List's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 9) and review sentiment (86% vs 67%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToDo List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ToDo List against 4.6 for Checklist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ToDo List has 5.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of ToDo List's written reviews are positive against 67% of Checklist's.

ToDo List ships an update every 3 months, Checklist every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToDo List | Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-list-daily-task-planner/id1099664597/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-get-things-done/id6443571010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) | [Ifeanyi Onuoha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639924654) |

## What reviewers say

### ToDo List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-list-daily-task-planner/id1099664597)

Manage your daily tasks and errands on a single, intuitive screen. This simple application offers quick task addition, easy completion marking, and convenient deletion or color-coding options. It also supports lock screen and home screen widgets for immediate access.

**Highlights:** Single-screen task management, Lock screen widgets, Home screen widgets, One-tap task addition, Swipe to delete tasks, Swipe to color-code tasks, Dark mode support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy, simple, and straightforward
- 👍 Minimalistic and clean interface
- ✅ Effective for basic to-do list needs
- 🎨 Ability to change color of tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and data loss
- 💰 Ads at the bottom of the screen
- 📂 Lack of ability to create multiple lists

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly deleting or duplicating tasks
- Inability to recover deleted tasks

**Requested features**

- Add due dates and reminders for tasks
- Ability to rearrange task order
- Option to sync across multiple devices
- Add categories or tags for organization


### Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-get-things-done/id6443571010)

Create lists, mark items as complete, and achieve your goals. This application is designed to help you stay organized and boost your productivity across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Create custom lists, Check off completed items, Cross-platform availability, Boost productivity, Stay organized

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToDo List free?

ToDo List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Checklist free?

Checklist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ToDo List or Checklist?

ToDo List is rated higher. ToDo List averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Checklist averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do ToDo List or Checklist have ads?

ToDo List shows ads; Checklist does not.

### Which is updated more often, ToDo List or Checklist?

ToDo List ships an update every 3 months, and Checklist every 8 months. Most recently, ToDo List was updated on September 25, 2026 and Checklist on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*