# Simple Checklist vs TabChecklists

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Checklist at 62% against TabChecklists's 0%. Simple Checklist also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). TabChecklists's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TabChecklists sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Checklist has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Simple Checklist's written reviews are positive against 0% of TabChecklists's.

Simple Checklist ships an update every 2 months, TabChecklists every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Checklist | TabChecklists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklist-rerere/id1616155150/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabchecklists/id6504585797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BLUE COMET LABS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492055170) | [Shota Higa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704609691) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklist-rerere/id1616155150)

This app helps you create and manage checklists for any procedure, ensuring nothing is forgotten. It offers features like item checking, progress tracking, and iCloud synchronization for seamless data management across devices. Designed with privacy and accessibility in mind, it allows for easy data import and export.

**Highlights:** Create and manage custom lists, Mark items as checked with advanced options, Track item progress through stages, Sync data across devices with iCloud, Import and export data, Supports Dark Mode and Markdown

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rerere Pro - Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


### TabChecklists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabchecklists/id6504585797)

Organize your tasks and lists efficiently with a tabbed interface. Manage shopping lists, to-do items, and belongings with color-coded categories and intuitive controls. Supports dark themes for a visually pleasing experience.

**Highlights:** Tab-based list management, Save frequently used items, Select/Deselect all items, Reorder lists via long-press, Easy tab swiping, Color-coded categories, Dark theme support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TabLists Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Checklist free?

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

### Is TabChecklists free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Checklist or TabChecklists?

Simple Checklist is rated higher. Simple Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while TabChecklists averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple Checklist or TabChecklists have ads?

TabChecklists shows ads; Simple Checklist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Checklist or TabChecklists?

Simple Checklist ships an update every 2 months, and TabChecklists every 4 days. Most recently, Simple Checklist was updated on October 22, 2026 and TabChecklists on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*