# Bucket List Maker vs 100 Dates

The clearest difference is rating: 100 Dates at 4.9 against Bucket List Maker's 4.5. 100 Dates also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Bucket List Maker's advantage is ratings volume (247 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 100 Dates sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

100 Dates holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bucket List Maker has 247 ratings behind it against 13, 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 100% of 100 Dates's.

Bucket List Maker ships an update every 11 days, 100 Dates every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bucket List Maker | 100 Dates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucket-list-maker-check-marks/id1529779129/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100-dates/id1604423708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **247** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Shapkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446294020) | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) |

## 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


### 100 Dates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100-dates/id1604423708)

Discover and complete a variety of date experiences with this app. Scratch off completed dates, add photos, and tackle optional challenges to create lasting memories. It's a fun way to plan unique outings.

**Highlights:** 100 date experiences, Scratch-off functionality, Optional challenges, Add photos to dates, Date tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Photos | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bucket List Maker free?

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

### Is 100 Dates free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bucket List Maker or 100 Dates?

100 Dates is rated higher. Bucket List Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while 100 Dates averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Bucket List Maker or 100 Dates have ads?

Neither Bucket List Maker nor 100 Dates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bucket List Maker or 100 Dates?

Bucket List Maker ships an update every 11 days, and 100 Dates every 2 days. Most recently, Bucket List Maker was updated on September 22, 2026 and 100 Dates on September 25, 2026.

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