# Bucket List Maker vs ChallengeUp

The clearest difference is rating: ChallengeUp at 5.0 against Bucket List Maker's 4.5. ChallengeUp also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (89% vs 79%). Bucket List Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (248 vs 42). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bucket List Maker sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $5.69 per month and ChallengeUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChallengeUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bucket List Maker has 248 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Bucket List Maker's written reviews are positive against 89% of ChallengeUp's.

Bucket List Maker ships an update every 11 days, ChallengeUp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bucket List Maker | ChallengeUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucket-list-maker-check-marks/id1529779129/reviews) | **[5.0 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challengeup-habit-tracker/id1556682948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **248** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Shapkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446294020) | [LIKE WRONG LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556682950) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### ChallengeUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challengeup-habit-tracker/id1556682948)

This app helps you build new habits, improve self-care, or break bad ones with a structured, short-term challenge system. Focus on achieving goals within 7 to 60 days to experience lasting change without the pressure of lifelong commitment.

**Highlights:** Short challenge system (7-60 days), Create custom challenges, Track progress visually, Receive goal reminders, Share progress on social media, Access useful challenge tips

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Plus Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bucket List Maker free?

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

### Is ChallengeUp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bucket List Maker or ChallengeUp?

ChallengeUp is rated higher. Bucket List Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while ChallengeUp averages 5.0 from 42 ratings.

### Do Bucket List Maker or ChallengeUp have ads?

Neither Bucket List Maker nor ChallengeUp shows ads.

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

Bucket List Maker ships an update every 11 days, and ChallengeUp every 2 months. Most recently, Bucket List Maker was updated on October 29, 2026 and ChallengeUp 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.*