# Paperless vs Checklist

The clearest difference is price: Checklist at Free against Paperless's $2.99. Checklist also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Paperless's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 68%). On in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Checklist is free to download; Paperless costs $2.99 up front. Paperless sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 2.9K ratings behind it against 487, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Paperless's written reviews are positive against 68% of Checklist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Paperless ships an update every 2 months, Checklist every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 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) | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-simple-task-lists/id521946672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 487 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 67.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Rhoades](https://appshunter.io/developer/359564371) | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperless

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

**Currently charting:** #190 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-simple-task-lists/id521946672)

Manage all your to-do lists, from travel packing to daily tasks, with a simple and intuitive interface. Organize items hierarchically, reuse lists with templates, and efficiently manage tasks with bulk actions. An optional premium upgrade removes ads for an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Nested item organization, List templates and duplication, Bulk check/uncheck actions, Intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Continuous item input, Dark Mode support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🚀 Straightforward checklist functionality
- 💡 Nested lists and sub-categories
- 🎨 Customizable colors and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📵 Invasive and disruptive ads
- 🔒 Lack of syncing/sharing between devices
- 🔍 No search or sorting options

**Reported bugs**

- Checklist items disappearing after being checked
- Inability to edit or delete last list item
- Text editing issues when trying to modify longer entries

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/export checklists
- Automatic reset/unchecking of daily tasks
- Option to rearrange order of main list items
- Notification/reminder functionality


## 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 in-app purchases available.

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

Checklist is rated higher. Paperless averages 4.4 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while Checklist averages 4.7 from 2.9K 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 11 days. Most recently, Paperless was updated on October 14, 2026 and Checklist on October 13, 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.*