# Simple Checklists vs Packing Checklist

The clearest difference is price: Packing Checklist at Free against Simple Checklists's $0.99. Packing Checklist also leads on ratings volume (94 vs 1). Simple Checklists's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Packing Checklist is free to download; Simple Checklists costs $0.99 up front. Packing Checklist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Simple Checklists asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Checklists holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packing Checklist has 94 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple Checklists ships an update monthly, Packing Checklist every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Checklists | Packing Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklists/id400071909/reviews)** | [4.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-checklist-to-do-list/id680110275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simpler Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/392250183) | [Daniel Nohr](https://appshunter.io/developer/646925685) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Checklists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklists/id400071909)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Packing Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-checklist-to-do-list/id680110275)

This app helps you organize your life with to-do lists, planners, and packing lists. It features AI-generated lists and a minimalist design, prioritizing your privacy with offline, local data storage.

**Highlights:** AI-powered checklist generation, Offline functionality, Unlimited customizable lists, Privacy-focused local storage, Minimalist and distraction-free interface, Import/Export list functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Checklists free?

Simple Checklists costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Packing Checklist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Checklists or Packing Checklist?

Simple Checklists is rated higher. Simple Checklists averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Packing Checklist averages 4.6 from 94 ratings.

### Do Simple Checklists or Packing Checklist have ads?

Packing Checklist shows ads; Simple Checklists does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Checklists or Packing Checklist?

Simple Checklists ships an update monthly, and Packing Checklist every 10 months. Most recently, Simple Checklists was updated on October 23, 2026 and Packing Checklist on October 23, 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.*