Comparison

CheckList vs Check Mate EX

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

Check Mate EX

Create and reuse custom checklists for recurring tasks like camping trips. Organize items alphabetically or manually. Data syncs across devices, even offline.

Highlights
  • Create reusable checklists
  • Manual item arrangement
  • Alphabetical sorting
  • Offline data sync
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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There are a lot of todo apps available to help you remember to “Buy a new tent”. But what do you use when you need a checklist to reuse for every time you go camping? Check Mate EX was designed to make this easy and even fun. It allows you to define a checklist and reuse it as many times as you wish. It also puts you in control of how you use your list. Want to sort your items alphabetically, no problem. Want to manually arrange your list, Check Mate EX has got you covered. Check Mate EX syncs your data across all of your devices - even after you have been offline.

Screenshots

CheckList4 screens
Check Mate EX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Check Mate EX at monthly against CheckList's every 2 months. Check Mate EX also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 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 Check Mate EX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckList ships an update every 2 months, Check Mate EX monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CheckList versus Check Mate EX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckListCheck Mate EX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKin Fung WongLogical Software Solutions LLC

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
1 purchases

Check Mate EX

One-time1
  • Check Mate EX$1.99

Questions

Is CheckList free?
CheckList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Check Mate EX free?
Check Mate EX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CheckList or Check Mate EX have ads?
Neither CheckList nor Check Mate EX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheckList or Check Mate EX?
CheckList ships an update every 2 months, and Check Mate EX monthly. Most recently, CheckList was updated on September 17, 2026 and Check Mate EX on September 14, 2026.

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