Comparison

CheckList vs Atomiclist

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

About

Atomiclist

Features
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AtomicList is the simple checklist that works fully offline and respects your data. No account, no tracking, no ads β€” everything you add stays on your device. Built for fast, everyday lists: shopping, packing, errands, work β€” whatever you need to keep straight. β€’ Multiple lists with colors and icons β€’ Quantities, notes, due dates and reminders β€’ Smart suggestions that learn what you add β€’ Search, filter and flexible sorting β€’ Pin important items, bulk-complete or move β€’ Import from plain text, export your data anytime β€’ Light & dark Β· English, Deutsch, TΓΌrkΓ§e Private by design AtomicList stores everything locally using your device's standard storage. No analytics, no advertising IDs, no third-party tracking SDKs. It works on a plane, in the mountains, anywhere β€” it never needs the network. AtomicList Pro (optional, one-time) Unlock power features with a single purchase β€” no subscription: β€’ Unlimited lists β€’ Repeating items on any schedule β€’ Reusable list templates β€’ Insights: streaks, completion & per-list stats β€’ Extra theme & accent packs, voice input and home-screen widgets The full core app is free, forever. Pro only adds extras on top. Questions or feedback? hello@atomiclist.app

Screenshots

CheckList4 screens
Atomiclist3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Atomiclist at 13.0 against CheckList's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. CheckList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Atomiclist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
CheckList versus Atomiclist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckListAtomiclist
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size48 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKin Fung WongHasan Bekar

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

Atomiclist

One-time1
  • AtomicList Pro β€” Unlock all$3.99

Questions

Is CheckList free?
CheckList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Atomiclist free?
Atomiclist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CheckList or Atomiclist have ads?
Neither CheckList nor Atomiclist shows ads.

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