Comparison

CheckList vs SkyNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€ข Reusable templates for repeatable processes โ€ข Live checklists with clear steps โ€ข Notes and remarks beside the work โ€ข Today's list and unfinished-work carry-over โ€ข Completion and previous-list history Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SkyNotes

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SkyNotes is the ideal app for organizing your projects and flight checklists or To-Do lists. Initially designed for pilots, it offers a robust structure to manage any type of project requiring rigor and organization.

Screenshots

CheckList4 screens
SkyNotes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SkyNotes at every 3 weeks against CheckList's every 2 months. SkyNotes also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CheckList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SkyNotes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckList ships an update every 2 months, SkyNotes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
CheckList versus SkyNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckListSkyNotes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.017.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size48 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKin Fung WongValerie Otero

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

SkyNotes

One-time3
  • Small coffee$1.99
  • Medium coffee$3.99
  • Large coffee$5.99

Questions

Is CheckList free?
CheckList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkyNotes free?
SkyNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CheckList or SkyNotes have ads?
Neither CheckList nor SkyNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheckList or SkyNotes?
CheckList ships an update every 2 months, and SkyNotes every 3 weeks. Most recently, CheckList was updated on October 4, 2026 and SkyNotes on October 2, 2026.

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