# Paperless vs Checklist

The clearest difference is price: Checklist at Free against Paperless's $2.99. Checklist also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Paperless's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Checklist is free to download; Paperless costs $2.99 up front. Paperless sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Checklist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paperless has 487 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Paperless ships an update every 2 months, Checklist every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperless | Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (487 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-lists-plus-checklists/id359564368/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-task-list/id1591225463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **487** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Rhoades](https://appshunter.io/developer/359564371) | [Yonel Mamani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533200499) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-lists-plus-checklists/id359564368)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Create and organize any type of list with this beautifully designed, simple, yet powerful application. Customize your lists with icons and themes, and easily share them via email or text. Sync your data across devices for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Create any type of list, Customizable icons and themes, Checklist or regular list format, Send lists via email or iMessage, Automatic backup and syncing, Manual reordering and sorting, Passcode lock

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent organization and productivity tool
- 📋 Customizable lists and checklists
- 🔄 Reusable and recyclable lists
- 🔒 Secure with Dropbox backup
- 🌟 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🖼️ Inability to add photos or images
- 🔀 Difficulty rearranging list items
- 🔒 Limited backup/sync options beyond Dropbox
- 🔔 Absence of reminder or alarm features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes or freezes
- Syncing issues between devices
- List data loss or disappearance
- Compatibility problems with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Add search and filtering capabilities
- Integrate photo/image attachment support
- Implement advanced list management features
- Expand backup and sync options (e.g., iCloud)
- Introduce reminder and alarm functionalities


### Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-task-list/id1591225463)

This minimalist app helps you organize daily tasks for work, home, or studies. It offers simple task control to boost productivity and reduce stress by keeping everything in one place. Streamline your to-do list and achieve your goals with ease.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Simple task control, Organize daily tasks, Project creation, Task assignment, Goal completion tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperless free?

Paperless costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Checklist free?

Checklist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Paperless or Checklist?

Checklist is rated higher. Paperless averages 4.4 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while Checklist averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Paperless or Checklist have ads?

Checklist shows ads; Paperless does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paperless or Checklist?

Paperless ships an update every 2 months, and Checklist every 17 months. Most recently, Paperless was updated on September 22, 2026 and Checklist on June 5, 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.*