# Daily Checklist vs The Power List

The clearest difference is monetization model: Daily Checklist at free with in-app purchases against The Power List's subscription. Daily Checklist also leads on ratings volume (285 vs 65). The Power List's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Checklist sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and The Power List sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Daily Checklist against 4.6 for The Power List. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 285 and 65 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Daily Checklist's written reviews are positive against 80% of The Power List's.

Daily Checklist ships an update every 2 weeks, The Power List every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Checklist | The Power List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-checklist-checkyourlist/id1571623264/reviews)** | [4.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-power-list/id1625756621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **285** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 53 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Brighten Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830114081) | [44SEVEN MEDIA, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502228407) |

## What reviewers say

### Daily Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-checklist-checkyourlist/id1571623264)

Create and manage repeatable checklists for daily routines, packing, or cleaning. This app helps you feel less forgetful and overwhelmed by ensuring you have everything you need before leaving the house. It's designed for simplicity and can be synced across devices.

**Highlights:** Create repeatable checklists, Manage daily routines, Packing and cleaning lists, Syncs with iCloud, Home and lock screen widgets, Daily reminders, Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective for routines
- 👍 Great for ADHD and organization
- 👍 Minimalist and clean design
- 👍 Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 👍 Reusable checklists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription/one-time purchase
- 💸 Free version very limited (2 lists)
- 💸 High price for basic functionality
- 💸 Overpriced compared to competitors
- 💸 AI bloat and subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Update destroyed 150 item list
- Watch app doesn't work
- Glitchy, slow loading/adding/removing items
- Text becomes inverted in dark mode (white on white)

**Requested features**

- Ability to re-order lists
- Groups within checklists
- Dark mode support
- Home Screen/Lock Screen widgets
- Sublists or headings


### The Power List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-power-list/id1625756621)

This app helps you focus on five critical daily tasks to achieve your goals. It offers features like note-taking, progress tracking, and motivational quotes to build winning habits and improve productivity.

**Highlights:** Daily critical task lists (5 tasks), Note-taking and reading tracking, Past list viewing and editing, Calendar view for won/lost days, Stats overview for progress, Customizable reminders, Daily motivational quotes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Power List Unlocked | $4.99 | per month |
| The Power List Unlocked | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective accountability tool
- 🚀 Complements 75 Hard app well
- 💡 Tracks momentum and win/loss ratio
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 💰 Overpriced for the features
- 🔍 Aggressive pop-up ads/upsells

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues with incorrect billing

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option
- Improved notification system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Checklist free?

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

### Is The Power List free?

The Power List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Daily Checklist or The Power List?

Daily Checklist is rated higher. Daily Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while The Power List averages 4.6 from 65 ratings.

### Do Daily Checklist or The Power List have ads?

Neither Daily Checklist nor The Power List shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daily Checklist or The Power List?

Daily Checklist ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Power List every 3 weeks. Most recently, Daily Checklist was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Power List 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.*