Comparison

Checklist vs ToDo List

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

Head to head
About

Checklist

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
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Manage all your checklists in one app — from travel and shopping to daily to-dos. Stay organized with nesting, templates, list duplication, and quick bulk check actions. Stay organized and keep your tasks clear with Checklist — the simple, smart way to manage everything you need to do. Over 550,000 downloads worldwide and an average rating of 4.6 from more than 6,000 reviews. Checklist helps you manage all kinds of lists — from travel packing and shopping to daily to-dos, study plans, and moving checklists. ■ Simplify complex lists with nesting Organize items hierarchically with parent and child relationships. Create structured lists like “Travel > Clothes > Shirts / Socks” or “Shopping > Groceries > Milk / Bread.” Reorder easily with the drag handle (≡) and keep your lists neat and clear. ■ Reuse your lists: Templates & duplication Save frequently used lists as templates to quickly create new ones anytime. Duplicate existing lists in one tap and start recurring routines like packing or shopping without starting from scratch. ■ Work efficiently with bulk actions Use “Check All” or “Uncheck All” to reset your recurring lists with a single tap. Perfect for seasonal packing or weekly to-do lists. ■ Simple, intuitive interface Add items continuously without switching screens. Reorder, move, or copy items easily — and when you check a parent item, its children are checked automatically. ■ Optional Premium for ad-free focus All core features are free to use. Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and stay fully focused on your lists. Your purchase can be restored anytime after changing devices. ■ Key Features • Nested structure (parent-child organization) • Continuous item input, move, copy, and linked checking • Bulk check/uncheck for quick resets • Templates and list duplication • Filtering (Incomplete / All) • Dark Mode, search, and badge count • Export lists via Notes, email, or copy • Ad-free with Premium purchase Organize everything in one simple app. Checklist keeps your day — and your life — beautifully in order.

About

ToDo List

Manage your daily tasks and errands on a single, intuitive screen. This simple application offers quick task addition, easy completion marking, and convenient deletion or color-coding options. It also supports lock screen and home screen widgets for immediate access.

Highlights
  • Single-screen task management
  • Lock screen widgets
  • Home screen widgets
  • One-tap task addition
  • Swipe to delete tasks
  • Swipe to color-code tasks
  • Dark mode support
Features
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ToDo List is a simple to-do list app that leaves out multiple lists, due dates, and sharing, letting you focus on one list on one screen, with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. Check your tasks at a glance on your Home Screen or Lock Screen, and manage everything in one clear list. The app works offline, needs no account or sign-up, and is useful for capturing errands, shopping items, work tasks, study notes, chores, and anything you do not want to forget. The app is built around one simple list and a clean single-screen design. No complex projects, folders, or setup. Just add a task, check it off, and keep your list organized. [Main Features] * Home Screen widget that updates in real time * Lock Screen widget to see your tasks without unlocking * Add tasks with just one tap * Enter tasks with the keyboard or iOS Dictation (voice input) * Color-code tasks with 6 colors by swiping right * Reorder tasks by dragging and dropping them (long-press) * Swipe left on a task to delete it * Clear all completed tasks by tapping the trash button * Works offline, no account required * Supports Dark Mode and VoiceOver [One List, One Screen] ToDo List is made for people who find most to-do apps too complicated, and for anyone who prefers a minimalist approach to task management. There is no support for multiple lists, projects, folders, due dates, reminders, syncing, or sharing. Everything stays in one clear list on one screen, so you can focus on what needs to be done today. If you have tried feature-heavy task managers and given up, this app takes the opposite approach: open it, write down a task, and you’re done. [Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets] Place the widget on your Home Screen to see your list at a glance — like a sticky note that is always in view. The widget updates in real time, reflecting changes as they happen. With the Lock Screen widget, your tasks are visible whenever you pick up your iPhone—without unlocking it or opening the app. [Color-Coded Tasks] Swipe right on a task to give it one of 6 colors. Use colors to mark urgent items, separate work and personal tasks, group shopping items, or highlight what you want to do first. Colors help keep the single list easy to scan, even when it gets long. [For Everyday Life] ToDo List can be used for work tasks, school assignments, homework, shopping lists, chores, errands, personal goals, and daily routines. It also works as a simple checklist — for packing before a trip, for moving or spring cleaning, for daily habits you want to keep up, or for anything you tick off one item at a time. Because past tasks do not pile up in folders or archives, you can use it as a daily reset list: write down today’s tasks in the morning, check them off during the day, and clear the list for tomorrow. You can also use it to write down everything on your mind and clear your head, to break a big task into smaller steps, or as a second, short-term list alongside your main task manager. [Accessibility & More] The app opens straight to your list. It supports Dark Mode and VoiceOver, allowing tasks to be read aloud and managed with the screen reader. [Free to Use] ToDo List is free to download and use. It shows ads, which you can remove with a one-time purchase — there is no subscription. Download ToDo List and keep today’s tasks on one simple screen.

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
ToDo List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Checklist at fortnightly against ToDo List's every 3 months. ToDo List's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 68%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ToDo List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Checklist against 4.7 for ToDo List. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 86% of ToDo List's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update fortnightly, ToDo List every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Checklist versus ToDo List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistToDo List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings)4.7 (5.2K ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K5.2K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoKomorebi Inc.

Customer experience

Checklist

All ratings2,922 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative21.3%

ToDo List

All ratings5,240 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative9.2%

User reviews

Checklist

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ToDo List

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy, simple, and straightforward
  • 👍 Minimalistic and clean interface
  • ✅ Effective for basic to-do list needs
  • 🎨 Ability to change color of tasks

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and data loss
  • 💰 Ads at the bottom of the screen
  • 📂 Lack of ability to create multiple lists

Bugs and requests

Checklist

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

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

ToDo List

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Randomly deleting or duplicating tasks
  • Inability to recover deleted tasks

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add due dates and reminders for tasks
  • Ability to rearrange task order
  • Option to sync across multiple devices
  • Add categories or tags for organization

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
1 purchases

ToDo List

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ToDo List free?
ToDo List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checklist or ToDo List?
Checklist and ToDo List are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.9K and 5.2K ratings respectively.
Do Checklist or ToDo List have ads?
Both Checklist and ToDo List show ads.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or ToDo List?
Checklist ships an update fortnightly, and ToDo List every 3 months. Most recently, Checklist was updated on September 29, 2026 and ToDo List on September 28, 2026.

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