Comparison

Chcklst vs Backtask

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chcklst

Features
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Stay organized without recreating the same lists again and again. Chcklst makes it easy to create checklists, save reusable templates, and plan ahead with recurring schedules. Whether you’re preparing for a trip, managing a daily routine, or keeping track of important tasks, Chcklst helps you remember what matters. Create once, reuse anytime: β€’ Build simple, organized checklists β€’ Save templates for lists you use regularly β€’ Set reminders and receive timely notifications β€’ Schedule checklists daily, weekly, or monthly β€’ Enjoy a clean, minimalist design with dark mode Spend less time trying to remember everythingβ€”and more time getting it done.

About

Backtask

Features
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Recurring tasks you can count on. Native, private, synced with iCloud. Walk the pup, change the air filter, pay the rent, call your parents. Backtask reminds you when each task comes back around, and it doesn't guilt-trip you when you forget. That forgiving part is really the whole point. Most reminder apps just pile up on you. Miss a few days and you're stuck tapping "done" over and over to clear the backlog. Backtask works the other way around. Forget to check something off, and it quietly skips the ones you missed and marks today's as done, all in a single tap. You're caught up, and you never feel behind. It's careful in the other direction too. Tasks stay locked until they're actually due, so you can't tap a recurring task multiple times and push it weeks into the future. Every check-off is real, and so is every streak. At the top of your list there's a Today summary too. A small progress ring, and quick counts for what's overdue, due today, and coming up. It makes a plain to-do list feel like something worth finishing. Tap the ring and you get a focus view for the day: a quote up top, a big ring in the middle, and only the tasks that matter right now. Each one you finish slides off the list. A few things it does well: β€’ Recurring tasks your way: every day, every few days, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly β€’ Daily tasks can even repeat two or three times a day β€’ Smart reminders that learn your routine and appear on time β€’ A Home Screen widget that shows what's due β€’ Streaks and stats with a month calendar for each task β€’ A day streak that grows each day you clear everything β€’ Colorful categories β€’ Undo that works Your tasks stay yours. There's no account to create, no tracking, and no ads. Everything syncs between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac over your own iCloud. Backtask is free for up to 5 tasks, with all of the above included. If you need more room, Pro gets you unlimited tasks plus reminders that keep nudging until a task is actually done, for just .99 per year. Made in Kentucky by Seb Fontan (that's me). I read and reply to every email, and your feedback is always welcome. Backtask Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Your Apple Account is charged when you confirm the purchase, and it renews each year unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://backtask.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chcklst4 screens
Backtask4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Backtask at weekly against Chcklst's every 29 months. Backtask also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Chcklst's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Chcklst sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Backtask sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chcklst ships an update every 29 months, Backtask weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Chcklst versus Backtask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChcklstBacktask
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert KoncziSeb Fontan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chcklst

One-time1
  • Chcklst+$2.99
1 purchases

Backtask

Subscriptions1
  • Backtask Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Chcklst free?
Chcklst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backtask free?
Backtask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chcklst or Backtask have ads?
Neither Chcklst nor Backtask shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chcklst or Backtask?
Chcklst ships an update every 29 months, and Backtask weekly. Most recently, Chcklst was updated on October 3, 2026 and Backtask on October 7, 2026.

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