Comparison

CheckList vs Checklist Widget

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

Head to head
About

CheckList

Features
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Run every repeatable process without missing a step. CheckList turns routines into clear, reusable workflows. Start with a template, turn it into a live checklist, and work through each step with the notes or remarks that explain what matters. Use the Today dashboard to build today's list and carry unfinished work forward instead of starting over. Completed steps and previous daily checklists remain available as history, so every run keeps its context. FREE AND PRO Free includes up to 3 active checklists and 1 active template. CheckList Pro unlocks unlimited active checklists and templates, accent colors, and alternate app icons. USE CHECKLIST FOR • Reusable templates for repeatable processes • Live checklists with clear steps • Notes and remarks beside the work • Today's list and unfinished-work carry-over • Completion and previous-list history Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Checklist Widget

Organize your tasks with a clean and minimalist interface. This app offers interactive home screen widgets for quick access and management of your to-do lists. Enjoy seamless syncing across devices and powerful tools to keep your checklists in order.

Highlights
  • Minimalist UI
  • Interactive Home Screen Widgets
  • Infinite Checklists
  • iCloud Sync
  • Checklist Management Tools
  • Color & Icon Customization
Features
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Features: - Cool, simple, and minimalist UI - Widgets for your Home Screen - With iOS 17 it's possible to check and uncheck items directly from the widget - Infinite checklists: as many checklists as you need - iCloud sync: all your checklists will be automatically synced between all your devices - Intuitive inputs: you will find everything you need without losing your mind - Tools to handle a checklist better: - Show/hide checked elements - Clear the checklist - Move to bottom the checked elements - Uncheck all elements - Remove the checked elements - Add an item to the checklist directly from your clipboard: just make a long tap on the "+" button - Sort items alphabetically - Reset Every. To uncheck all items every day, week or month - Fancy indicator for the status of the checklist - Automatic URL recognizer: automatically find URLs inside your checklist and make it tappable - Color customization: You will be able to choose the main color of the app, from a set of choices - App icon customization: You will be able to change the app icon from a set of choices Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

CheckList4 screens
Checklist Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Checklist Widget at every 2 weeks against CheckList's every 2 months. Checklist Widget also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CheckList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckList ships an update every 2 months, Checklist Widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CheckList versus Checklist Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckListChecklist Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (344 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—344 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB51 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperKin Fung WongGiacomo Pignoni

Bugs and requests

CheckList

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Checklist Widget

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

13 requests
  • Ability to drag and organize list items
  • Add urgent task flag or due by date feature
  • Add reminders/notifications
  • Add sub categories
  • iCloud sync
Show 8 more
  • Larger font or style change options
  • Lock Screen widget compatibility
  • Group lists into categories
  • Option to clear when completed as a setting
  • Repeating tasks
  • View task stats
  • Duplicate checklist
  • Add confirmation screen to delete checked items

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CheckList

Subscriptions2
  • CheckList Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • CheckList Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • CheckList Pro Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

Checklist Widget

Subscriptions1
  • Check Me Plus3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Check Me Plus$9.99
  • Check Me Plus Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is CheckList free?
CheckList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Checklist Widget free?
Checklist Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CheckList or Checklist Widget have ads?
Neither CheckList nor Checklist Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheckList or Checklist Widget?
CheckList ships an update every 2 months, and Checklist Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, CheckList was updated on October 27, 2026 and Checklist Widget on November 7, 2026.

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