# Challenge tracker vs Bucket List Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bucket List Maker at 79% against Challenge tracker's 25%. Bucket List Maker also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Challenge tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bucket List Maker sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $5.69 per month. Challenge tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bucket List Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bucket List Maker has 248 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Challenge tracker's written reviews are positive against 79% of Bucket List Maker's.

Challenge tracker ships an update every 7 months, Bucket List Maker every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Challenge tracker | Bucket List Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenge-tracker/id1512730729/reviews) | **[4.5 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucket-list-maker-check-marks/id1529779129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **248** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danil Voidilov](https://appshunter.io/developer/939443763) | [Dmitry Shapkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446294020) |

## What reviewers say

### Challenge tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenge-tracker/id1512730729)

Easily set and track personal goals with custom challenges. Name your goals, add descriptions, and choose themes. Monitor your progress daily and share your journey with friends for added motivation.

**Highlights:** Create custom challenges, Set challenges with values or emojis, Add descriptions and color themes, Track daily progress, Share challenges with friends, Delete or manage challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bucket List Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucket-list-maker-check-marks/id1529779129)

Discover ready-made challenges and checklists for fun activities, personal growth, and life experiences. Organize your goals, from movies to travel, and track your progress. This app provides inspiration to live a more fulfilling life.

**Highlights:** Ready-made challenges and bucket lists, Checklists for tracking progress, Categorized ideas (Food, Travel, Movies, etc.), Sorted by emotional mood, 5000+ things to do before you die, Inspiration for personal growth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version: Monthly | $5.69 | per month |
| PRO Version: Monthly | $7.19 | per month |
| The Challenge Tracker: Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| PRO Version: Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| PRO Version: Monthly | $8.59 | per month |
| PRO Version: 3 months | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| PRO Version: 3 months | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| PRO Version: Yearly | $28.49 | per year |
| PRO Version: Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| PRO Version: Yearly | $43.00 | per year |
| All Check Lists To Do: Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| PRO Version: Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| 100 Classic Books Challenge | $1.99 | one-time |
| 77 funny ideas for dating | $1.99 | one-time |
| Self-Love Challenge | $1.99 | one-time |
| Refresh your relationship | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Main Bucketlist | $1.99 | one-time |
| Challenge of cleanness | $1.99 | one-time |
| At home date ideas | $1.99 | one-time |
| Most inspiring movies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Most Life Changing TED Talks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banned booklist challenge | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Greatest Movies (All Time) | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Bucket Lists: Lifetime | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and attractive UI/UX design
- ✅ Easy-to-use interface for task management
- 💡 Innovative concept with pre-loaded checklists and challenges
- 📚 Extensive library of 5000+ ideas and suggestions
- 🎯 Motivating and engaging way to track goals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🚫 Misleading free trial (requires credit card)
- 📉 Very limited free version (only 10 slots)
- ⏸️ Slow app updates and new content additions
- 🌍 Limited language support (lacks French, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Custom tasks not saving after exiting the app
- Subscription stops working after app update
- Feedback button non-functional
- Inability to edit or delete custom list items
- Unclear how to save custom bucket lists

**Requested features**

- Community and social features to compete with friends
- Points/rewards system for completed tasks
- Photo/video verification for achievements
- Calendar view for habit tracking
- Ability to edit or delete custom list items


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Challenge tracker free?

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

### Is Bucket List Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Challenge tracker or Bucket List Maker?

Bucket List Maker is rated higher. Challenge tracker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Bucket List Maker averages 4.5 from 248 ratings.

### Do Challenge tracker or Bucket List Maker have ads?

Challenge tracker shows ads; Bucket List Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Challenge tracker or Bucket List Maker?

Challenge tracker ships an update every 7 months, and Bucket List Maker every 11 days. Most recently, Challenge tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bucket List Maker on October 18, 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.*