# Checklist vs Task Flow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Task Flow at 76% against Checklist's 0%. Task Flow also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months). Checklist's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Task Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Task Flow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Task Flow has 337 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 76% of Task Flow's.

Checklist ships an update every 26 months, Task Flow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | Task Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-tasks-and-to-do-list/id1370811704/reviews) | **[4.6 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-flow-tasks-and-checklists/id1591229483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **337** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danijel Cvetkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304342180) | [Vladimir Butko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556257481) |

## What reviewers say

### Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-tasks-and-to-do-list/id1370811704)

This app helps you organize your tasks and never forget important to-dos. Create checklists, add notes, and set reminders to manage your daily activities, shopping lists, and work tasks efficiently.

**Highlights:** Create, edit, and delete checklists and tasks, Set reminders for tasks, Mark tasks as completed with a tap, Add notes to tasks, Fast and easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Task Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-flow-tasks-and-checklists/id1591229483)

This app is a comprehensive task manager and planner that helps you organize, plan, and track your tasks and projects. It offers versatile prioritization, multi-project integration, a focus timer, and customizable project visualizations to boost productivity and ensure deadlines are met.

**Highlights:** Versatile prioritization, Multi-project integration, Focus Timer, Project visualization (lists/Kanban), Detailed task information, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Task Flow+ Monthly (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Task Flow+ Annual (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Task Flow+ Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Smooth syncing across devices
- 💡 Flexible task management (multiple projects, sections)
- 👍 Clean and pleasing design
- 👍 Helpful features (attachments, Pomodoro timer)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lacking some advanced features (calendar integration, time tracking)
- 🔍 Confusing UI in some areas (subtasks, board view)
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Dragging tasks can create unintended subtasks
- Popup windows appearing behind the app
- App icon image reverting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app
- Improved task sorting and scheduling
- Better project management features (subfolders, archiving)
- Customizable quotes and theming
- Clickable links in notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist free?

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

### Is Task Flow free?

Task Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Checklist or Task Flow?

Task Flow is rated higher. Checklist averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Task Flow averages 4.6 from 337 ratings.

### Do Checklist or Task Flow have ads?

Neither Checklist nor Task Flow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Checklist or Task Flow?

Checklist ships an update every 26 months, and Task Flow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Checklist was updated on November 2, 2026 and Task Flow on November 3, 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.*