# Check This vs SimpleList

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleList at 100% against Check This's 50%. SimpleList also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Check This's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Check This sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SimpleList asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimpleList holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Check This has 122 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Check This's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpleList's.

Check This ships an update weekly, SimpleList every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Check This | SimpleList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-this-to-do-list/id1419887717/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelist/id1478854172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 79 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shachar Bleytman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653886880) | [Nathan Wainwright](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478854171) |

## What reviewers say

### Check This

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-this-to-do-list/id1419887717)

Organize your life with a colorful and intuitive to-do list app. Create custom categories with unique colors, add items, pin important tasks, and set due dates. Features include notifications, subtasks, and a gradient effect for visual organization.

**Highlights:** Customizable categories with color coding, Add, pin, and sort to-do items, Notifications and due dates, Subtasks for complex tasks, Gradient effect for visual organization, Search and edit items easily

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing with color options
- 📁 Organized lists and categories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Accidental list/item deletion
- 🔄 Reordering issues after checking off items

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when adding new items
- Lists randomly getting deleted or rearranged
- Inability to retrieve deleted lists

**Requested features**

- Sync between iPhone and iPad
- Ability to add due dates and notes
- Search functionality within lists
- Auto-capitalization of entries


### SimpleList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelist/id1478854172)

Easily create and manage multiple lists with text or photos. Swipe to mark items as complete and attach images for visual reminders. Your data stays private on your device and can be backed up to iCloud.

**Highlights:** Create and manage multiple lists, Swipe to cross off items, Attach photos to list items, Rename lists by long-pressing title, Offline functionality, iCloud backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Check This free?

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

### Is SimpleList free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Check This or SimpleList?

SimpleList is rated higher. Check This averages 3.4 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while SimpleList averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Check This or SimpleList have ads?

Neither Check This nor SimpleList shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Check This or SimpleList?

Check This ships an update weekly, and SimpleList every 3 days. Most recently, Check This was updated on October 21, 2026 and SimpleList on October 16, 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.*