# Daily Checklist vs Inkslate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inkslate at 100% against Daily Checklist's 70%. Inkslate also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Daily Checklist's advantage is ratings volume (284 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Checklist sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Inkslate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inkslate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Checklist has 284 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Inkslate's.

Daily Checklist ships an update every 2 weeks, Inkslate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Checklist | Inkslate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-checklist-checkyourlist/id1571623264/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkslate/id6753361981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **284** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brighten Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830114081) | [Lucas Waldron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843667758) |

## 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


### Inkslate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkslate/id6753361981)

This app combines notes, mind maps, and life management tools into a single workspace. Capture ideas, organize thoughts visually, and manage daily plans, recipes, and shopping lists without switching applications.

**Highlights:** Rich text notes, Mind mapping for brainstorming, Life management tools, Distraction-free interface, Unified workspace

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InkSlate Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| InkSlate Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| InkSlate Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Checklist free?

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

### Is Inkslate free?

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

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

Inkslate is rated higher. Daily Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while Inkslate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Daily Checklist or Inkslate have ads?

Neither Daily Checklist nor Inkslate shows ads.

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

Daily Checklist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Inkslate every 3 days. Most recently, Daily Checklist was updated on October 25, 2026 and Inkslate on October 19, 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.*