# Checklist Tracker vs Plotlines

The clearest difference is rating: Plotlines at 5.0 against Checklist Tracker's 4.3. Plotlines also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). Checklist Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checklist Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Plotlines sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plotlines holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

Checklist Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, Plotlines every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist Tracker | Plotlines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-tracker-routine-fox/id1628450527/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotlines-journal-and-planner/id6755921329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Bryson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367675392) | [Hebu Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857330252) |

## What reviewers say

### Checklist Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-tracker-routine-fox/id1628450527)

Organize your daily tasks and habits with repeatable lists. Create checklists for routines, vacations, or chores, and track your completion streaks to stay motivated and focused.

**Highlights:** Create repeatable lists, Daily or custom list resets, Track completion streaks, Motivate yourself, Stay focused, Organize routines and tasks

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Plotlines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotlines-journal-and-planner/id6755921329)

This app helps you manage large goals by breaking them into smaller, actionable steps. Track tasks, notes, and progress within dedicated goal sections. It provides an overview of active tasks and past accomplishments, keeping your long-term projects organized.

**Highlights:** Goal-centric organization, Break goals into subplots, Task and note integration, Active task overview, Progress history tracking, Status indicators (Active, Paused, etc.), Collaborative planning (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist Tracker free?

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

### Is Plotlines free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Checklist Tracker or Plotlines?

Plotlines is rated higher. Checklist Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Plotlines averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Checklist Tracker or Plotlines have ads?

Neither Checklist Tracker nor Plotlines shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Checklist Tracker or Plotlines?

Checklist Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Plotlines every 4 days. Most recently, Checklist Tracker was updated on September 21, 2026 and Plotlines on October 1, 2026.

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