# To Do List vs Checklist Ultra

The clearest difference is ads: To Do List at none against Checklist Ultra's shown. To Do List also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 1). Checklist Ultra's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. To Do List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Checklist Ultra sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checklist Ultra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: To Do List has 3.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | To Do List | Checklist Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-reminders-and-tasks/id1476066606/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-ultra-shared-todo/id6757340607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monelyze Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086641918) | [Native](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674756856) |

## What reviewers say

### To Do List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-reminders-and-tasks/id1476066606)

This is a free reminder and task management application with a clean interface. It helps organize lists, tasks, and deadlines with a calendar view, widgets, and customizable themes. Premium features offer enhanced functionality like iCloud sync and repeating reminders.

**Highlights:** Simple interface and clean design, Free to use, no ads or tracking, Customizable colors and icons, Calendar view for due dates, Easy-to-read widgets, iCloud sync (Premium), Repeating reminders (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 📆 Helpful for organizing tasks and reminders
- 💻 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🎨 Customizable colors and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔁 Lack of recurring task/reminder options
- 🗂️ Difficulty in sorting and prioritizing tasks
- 🔍 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🐛 Occasional data loss and sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not displaying tasks correctly
- Completed tasks disappearing unexpectedly
- App freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Sync issues causing data loss across platforms
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates

**Requested features**

- Add recurring task/reminder options
- Improve task sorting and prioritization
- Enhance widget functionality and customization
- Introduce sub-task and note-taking capabilities
- Provide better sync and data backup/restore


### Checklist Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-ultra-shared-todo/id6757340607)

Organize tasks with topics, folders, and tags for quick scanning. Set reminders and sync with your calendar. Collaborate in real-time and create recurring routines.

**Highlights:** Organize with Topics, Folders, and Tags, Push notifications and alarm reminders, Calendar sync, Real-time collaboration, Recurring routines with progress reports, Filter tasks in one tap

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Plus Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is To Do List free?

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

### Is Checklist Ultra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, To Do List or Checklist Ultra?

Checklist Ultra is rated higher. To Do List averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Checklist Ultra averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do To Do List or Checklist Ultra have ads?

Checklist Ultra shows ads; To Do List does not.

### Which is updated more often, To Do List or Checklist Ultra?

To Do List ships an update every 5 days, and Checklist Ultra every 5 days. Most recently, To Do List was updated on October 26, 2026 and Checklist Ultra on October 4, 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.*