# Daily Checklist vs TabChecklists

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Daily Checklist at 70% against TabChecklists's 0%. Daily Checklist also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). TabChecklists's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Checklist sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TabChecklists sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Daily Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Checklist has 283 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Daily Checklist's written reviews are positive against 0% of TabChecklists's.

Daily Checklist ships an update every 2 weeks, TabChecklists every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Checklist | TabChecklists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-checklist-checkyourlist/id1571623264/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabchecklists/id6504585797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **283** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brighten Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830114081) | [Shota Higa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704609691) |

## 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


### TabChecklists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabchecklists/id6504585797)

Organize your tasks and lists efficiently with a tabbed interface. Manage shopping lists, to-do items, and belongings with color-coded categories and intuitive controls. Supports dark themes for a visually pleasing experience.

**Highlights:** Tab-based list management, Save frequently used items, Select/Deselect all items, Reorder lists via long-press, Easy tab swiping, Color-coded categories, Dark theme support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TabLists Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Checklist free?

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

### Is TabChecklists free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Daily Checklist or TabChecklists?

Daily Checklist is rated higher. Daily Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while TabChecklists averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Daily Checklist or TabChecklists have ads?

TabChecklists shows ads; Daily Checklist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Daily Checklist or TabChecklists?

Daily Checklist ships an update every 2 weeks, and TabChecklists every 4 days. Most recently, Daily Checklist was updated on October 23, 2026 and TabChecklists on October 1, 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.*