# Checklist vs Tasks

The clearest difference is rating: Tasks at 4.6 against Checklist's 3.9. Tasks also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 31). Checklist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tasks sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tasks has 1.9K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 64% of Tasks's.

Checklist ships an update every 7 months, Tasks weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist/id1436354700/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-to-do-lists-and-reminder/id1502903102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Tseng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217065716) | [Msquare Labs Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141784069) |

## What reviewers say

### Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist/id1436354700)

Organize your tasks, to-dos, and achievements with a highly customizable list application. Reorder items easily, choose from various color themes, and enjoy a clean, simple interface. This free tool helps you manage your priorities effectively.

**Highlights:** Customizable to-do lists, Reorderable items, Multiple color themes, Clean and simple interface, Achievement tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-to-do-lists-and-reminder/id1502903102)

This app helps you manage tasks beyond a simple to-do list. It allows for customizable statuses, tags, and hierarchical organization with a Kanban view to visualize project progress. Syncs across Apple devices and offers extensive customization for your workflow.

**Highlights:** Customizable task statuses, Tagging and hierarchical organization, Kanban project view, Smart lists and powerful queries, Attachments (PDFs, images), iCloud sync, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Tasks Plus (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Tasks Plus Family (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual (Offer) | $24.99 | per year |
| Tasks Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Tasks Plus (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual (Offer) | $39.99 | per year |
| Tasks Family Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Tasks Plus Lifetime - Individual | $59.99 | one-time |
| Tasks Plus Lifetime - Family | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Customizable task statuses
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 👍 Clean and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior
- 🔒 Limited free trial
- 🐛 Slow performance on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks not syncing correctly
- Inability to delete tasks
- Crashes when adding comments
- Unreliable date and time handling
- Inconsistent behavior when rearranging tasks

**Requested features**

- Recurring tasks
- Calendar integration
- Ability to move tasks between projects
- Global tag management
- Expanded note-taking capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist free?

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

### Is Tasks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Checklist or Tasks?

Tasks is rated higher. Checklist averages 3.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Tasks averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Checklist or Tasks have ads?

Neither Checklist nor Tasks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Checklist or Tasks?

Checklist ships an update every 7 months, and Tasks weekly. Most recently, Checklist was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tasks on October 27, 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.*