# DoRepeat vs Checklists

The clearest difference is price: Checklists at Free against DoRepeat's $5.99. Checklists also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.5). DoRepeat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Checklists is free to download; DoRepeat costs $5.99 up front. Checklists sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. DoRepeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

DoRepeat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of DoRepeat's written reviews are positive against 89% of Checklists's.

DoRepeat ships an update every 3 weeks, Checklists every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DoRepeat | Checklists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorepeat-recurring-checklists/id1561534712/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklists-repeating-to-dos/id1665736806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Sackl-O'Neill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561534714) | [Felix-Florian Flesch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555591158) |

## What reviewers say

### DoRepeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorepeat-recurring-checklists/id1561534712)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you manage recurring tasks and routines by creating reusable checklists. You can tick off items without opening the app and set reminders for lists or individual tasks. Sync your lists across devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Reusable checklists, Home and lock screen widgets, Task and list reminders, iCloud sync, Unlimited lists, Color-coded organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Checklists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklists-repeating-to-dos/id1665736806)

Create and manage recurring task lists that reset after completion. Ideal for repetitive processes like packing for trips or complex work procedures. Tasks remain available for reuse, unlike standard to-do apps.

**Highlights:** Create repeating task lists, Lists reset after completion, Tasks remain available for reuse, Ideal for repetitive processes, Suitable for packing lists, Useful for work procedures

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee subscription - Yearly | $0.99 | per year |
| Coffee subscription - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DoRepeat free?

DoRepeat costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Checklists free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DoRepeat or Checklists?

DoRepeat is rated higher. DoRepeat averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Checklists averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do DoRepeat or Checklists have ads?

Neither DoRepeat nor Checklists shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DoRepeat or Checklists?

DoRepeat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Checklists every 3 months. Most recently, DoRepeat was updated on September 26, 2026 and Checklists on September 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.*