Comparison

Checkito vs #Backlog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Checkito

Features
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Never forget the essentials again. Checkito is the simple, shared checklist app that keeps you β€” and everyone you share with β€” on the same page. Packing for a trip, planning the weekly groceries, or building a routine you don't want to break? Checkito makes sure nothing slips through the cracks. THE PROBLEM We've all done it: arrived at the airport without the charger, at the gym without the headphones, back home without the one thing we went to the store for. Mental lists fail. Scribbled notes get lost. THE FIX Build a checklist once and reuse it forever. Tick items off as you go and trust your list β€” not your memory β€” to keep score. FEATURES β€’ Shared lists β€” invite family, friends or roommates and watch every change sync in real time β€’ Member avatars β€” see at a glance who's on each shared list β€’ Reusable checklists β€” perfect for packing, travel and recurring routines β€’ Drag-and-drop ordering β€” arrange items exactly how you think β€’ Multi-select β€” check off or clear several items at once β€’ Archive lists β€” tuck finished lists away without losing them β€’ Works everywhere β€” iPhone, iPad, Android and web, always in sync β€’ Clean, fast and distraction-free Create a habit when you pack. Share the load with the people around you. With Checkito, your mind can finally be at peace that you've got everything.

About

#Backlog

Features
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Backlog is a calm and simple task manager built around one daily ritual: review what matters. It helps you stay connected to your tasks without pressure, overload, or endless lists. Backlog is not about chasing productivity. It’s about clarity, focus, and quiet confidence in your work. A different approach to tasks: β€’ Review your tasks once a day β€’ Focus only on what matters now β€’ Avoid clutter and constant notifications β€’ Build a simple, sustainable habit How Backlog works: β€’ Add tasks without over-planning β€’ Group and reflect, not just complete β€’ Stay aware of important items β€’ Keep your task list calm and manageable Designed for: β€’ People who feel overwhelmed by classic to-do apps β€’ Those who prefer reflection over pressure β€’ A mindful, minimalist workflow Backlog turns task management into a daily ritual β€” simple, calm, and human.

Screenshots

Checkito2 screens
#Backlog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkito at none against #Backlog's 1. Checkito also leads on ads (none vs shown). #Backlog's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. #Backlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Checkito asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Checkito versus #Backlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckito#Backlog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size56 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorgeskart ASCatherina Kraiko

In-app purchases

None

Checkito

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

#Backlog

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Checkito free?
Checkito is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is #Backlog free?
#Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Checkito or #Backlog have ads?
#Backlog shows ads; Checkito does not.

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