Comparison

To vs Check List

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

Head to head
About

To

This task manager helps you organize your day with colorful, tag-based lists. It offers a simple, efficient interface for managing to-dos, shopping lists, and schedules with features like predictive text and customizable layouts. Turn tasks into accomplishments with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Color-coded tags for organization
  • Predictive text for quick entry
  • Customizable two or three-column layouts
  • One-tap completion and deletion
  • Dark Mode support
  • iCloud backup
Features
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Welcome to Simple ToDo List — where simplicity meets productivity. Designed for speed and ease, this to-do list app is your trusted daily companion for managing tasks, shopping lists, and schedules with vibrant, color-coded tags. No clutter. Just pure efficiency. View all your tasks and checklists by tag on a single screen — no endless swiping. Mark tasks as done with a single tap and edit your lists effortlessly. Personalize your experience by separating completed tasks, adjusting text sizes, and more. Breeze through repetitive tasks with predictive text, letting you quickly add your most-used to-dos. ● Key Features: ・Two-column layout for clear, efficient task organization ・Color-coded tags for a visually engaging experience ・One-tap deletion of completed tasks ・Editable tags for a personal touch ・Multiple text size options ・Dark Mode for comfortable viewing at night ・Predictive text based on your frequently used to-dos ・Customizable display settings ● What You Can Do: ・Create and manage to-do lists effortlessly ・Organize tasks by tags for a streamlined view ・Review and manage completed items instantly ・Comprehensive tag management: add, edit, delete, and sort ・Toggle between 2 and 3-column layouts ・Share your list via text ・Secure iCloud backup ・Haptic feedback for a satisfying tap response ・Display completed to-dos at the bottom Empower your day — turn tasks into accomplishments with just a tap. Download now and start organizing your life smarter and simpler! ■ About Premium Remove all ads with a one-time purchase — no subscription required. Reinstalling the app or switching devices? Restore your purchase for free by tapping "Restore Purchase Status" in the app. Just make sure you're signed in with your original Apple ID.

About

Check List

A straightforward and user-friendly task manager designed for effortless organization of daily activities. Ideal for those seeking a simple solution for shopping lists or quick notes, avoiding overly complex features.

Highlights
  • Simple task organization
  • Intuitive interface
  • Daily task management
  • Shopping list creation
  • Simple memo pad functionality
Read full description

A simple, intuitive to-do list that anyone can use effortlessly. Perfect for quickly organizing your daily tasks. Recommended for: • Those who found overly complex task managers hard to stick with • Anyone looking for a quick shopping list or a simple memo pad Terms of Service: https://applecoldev.wixsite.com/appdev/terms

Screenshots

To4 screens
Check List3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Check List at none against To's 1. Check List also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). To's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. To sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Check List asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Check List holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of To's written reviews are positive against 100% of Check List's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

To ships an update every 3 weeks, Check List every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
To versus Check List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToCheck List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyabaAppKeitaro Ohno

Customer experience

To

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative15.4%

Check List

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

To

One-time1
  • Hide Ads$4.99
None

Check List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is To free?
To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Check List free?
Check List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, To or Check List?
Check List is rated higher. To averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Check List averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do To or Check List have ads?
Both To and Check List show ads.
Which is updated more often, To or Check List?
To ships an update every 3 weeks, and Check List every 16 months. Most recently, To was updated on November 12, 2026 and Check List on November 12, 2026.

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