# To Do List Widget vs Checklist Widget

The clearest difference is monetization model: Checklist Widget at free with in-app purchases against To Do List Widget's subscription. Checklist Widget also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 76%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). To Do List Widget's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 342). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. To Do List Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and Checklist Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checklist Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 342 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of To Do List Widget's written reviews are positive against 93% of Checklist Widget's.

To Do List Widget ships an update weekly, Checklist Widget every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | To Do List Widget | Checklist Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-widget-simple/id1585508533/reviews) | **[4.7 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-widget-check-me/id1644081033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 342 |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [Giacomo Pignoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563547409) |

## What reviewers say

### To Do List Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-widget-simple/id1585508533)

Create customizable to-do lists and tasks directly on your home screen and Apple Watch. Personalize widgets with themes, fonts, and layouts. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Interactive home screen widgets, Apple Watch app integration, Unlimited to-do lists, Customizable themes and fonts, iCloud sync, Light & Dark modes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| To Do List Pro. | $24.99 | per year |
| To Do List Pro. | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 💡 Helpful for ADHD/busy users
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Useful for organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Buggy widget functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent customization
- 🐛 Limited list management options
- 🐛 Confusing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not appearing
- Crashes when adding tasks
- Inconsistent color/theme changes

**Requested features**

- Ability to scroll tasks within widget
- Automatic daily task reset
- More font and layout options
- Subtask support
- Reminders and due dates


### Checklist Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-widget-check-me/id1644081033)

Organize your daily tasks with a clean and minimalist interface. This app offers home screen widgets for quick access and management, with iCloud sync for seamless device synchronization. It provides various tools to efficiently handle your checklists, including automatic URL recognition and color customization.

**Highlights:** Minimalist UI, Interactive home screen widgets, Infinite checklists, iCloud sync, Tools for checklist management, Automatic URL recognition, Color and icon customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check Me Plus | $9.99 | per year |
| Check Me Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Check Me Plus Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ Minimalist and clean design
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Interactive widgets
- 💰 Free to use with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy list rearrangement
- 🤔 Widget refresh issues
- ❓ Widget usability confusion

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot rearrange list order without glitching
- Widget does not refresh after edits
- Widget stopped working
- Confusion on how to use widgets

**Requested features**

- Ability to drag and organize list items
- Add urgent task flag or due by date feature
- Add reminders/notifications
- Add sub categories
- iCloud sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is To Do List Widget free?

To Do List Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Checklist Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, To Do List Widget or Checklist Widget?

Checklist Widget is rated higher. To Do List Widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Checklist Widget averages 4.7 from 342 ratings.

### Do To Do List Widget or Checklist Widget have ads?

Neither To Do List Widget nor Checklist Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, To Do List Widget or Checklist Widget?

To Do List Widget ships an update weekly, and Checklist Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, To Do List Widget was updated on October 30, 2026 and Checklist Widget on October 30, 2026.

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