Checklist vs List Maker ◎
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Checklist
Organize packing, shopping, and daily tasks with nested lists and reusable templates. Quickly check off items and reset lists for future use. Core features are free, with an option to remove ads via a one-time purchase.
- Nested lists and sub-categories
- Reusable list templates
- Quick check and reset functionality
- Continuous item addition
- List export to other apps
- Dark Mode support
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Make a list once and use it again. Organize packing, shopping and daily to-dos with nested items, your own templates and quick check resets. Core features are free; ad removal is a one-time purchase. ■ Organize items into lists and sublists Group items by category: Trip → Clothes → Shirts and socks. Parent and child items keep longer lists organized, and you can reorder items to suit your plans. ■ Reuse your lists Save a frequently used list as a template for your next shopping trip or vacation. Copy items or entire lists instead of entering everything again. ■ See what is left to do Checking a parent item also checks its children. Switch between To-Do and All to see the remaining items. Use Uncheck All to reset your list for next time. ■ Everyday conveniences Add items continuously, search your lists, and move or copy items. Use Dark Mode and a badge showing the number of unchecked items. Export lists to Notes, email or other apps to share them. ■ Remove ads with a one-time purchase Core features are free. Premium removes ads with a one-time purchase, not a subscription. After changing devices, use Restore Purchases with the Apple Account used for your purchase. Make everyday preparation a little easier.
List Maker ◎
Create and share lists for groceries, to-dos, and chores. This app is designed for families to collaborate and manage tasks efficiently, even offline. Its intuitive interface and sharing features make it a practical tool for everyday organization.
- Share lists instantly
- Offline access
- Color-coded prioritization
- Drag and drop item management
- Family collaboration
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Introducing List Maker, the app for making lists and sharing them with people. Sharing is at the heart of what we do. Whether it's a grocery list, keeping track of the daily to-do list, or letting your kids manage their own chores, List Maker is the app your whole family will actually use. “It's easier than pencil and paper and I love the trendy design of the chalkboard! I recently used it with my husband to check our spring break packing checklist. It's also a lifeline in the grocery store. - Kerri (a real user and mom) DESIGNED FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • Super moms who handle all the daily details • Men who want to be good husbands and follow the honey do list • Children who want to take charge of their own to-do lists • Families who want to work * together * to get things done! LIST FEATURES • Share lists with a single click, watch lists update instantly on an unlimited number of devices • Use colored chalk to prioritize, group or personalize your lists • Drag and drop items, tap to edit, insert items in the middle of a list. Effortless and simple. • Be productive anywhere, even offline SUBSCRIPTIONS List Maker is a Premium product and a subscription is required to use the app. When you subscribe to the List Maker Premium service, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the time you confirm your purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Prices and currencies may vary from country to country depending on exchange rates. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. List Maker Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: https://www.listmakerapp.com/privacy https://www.listmakerapp.com/tos
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Checklist at free with in-app purchases against List Maker ◎'s subscription. Checklist also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). List Maker ◎'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 68%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and List Maker ◎ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Checklist against 4.8 for List Maker ◎. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 76% of List Maker ◎'s.
Checklist ships an update every 9 days, List Maker ◎ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Checklist | List Maker ◎ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) | 4.8 (8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | 76.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | 8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Koji Ito | AP Studio, LLC |
Customer experience
Checklist
List Maker ◎
User reviews
Checklist
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat 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
List Maker ◎
From 8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing
- ✨ Helps with organization
- 🙌 Great for lists and routines
- 💻 Useful for school and work
Room to improve
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing to navigate at first
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
List Maker ◎
Reported bugs
3 issues- Lists disappearing or duplicating
- Syncing issues across devices
- Trouble resetting passwords
Requested features
4 requests- More customization options
- Ability to create unlimited lists
- Integration with other apps and services
- Improved sharing and collaboration features
In-app purchases
Checklist
- Remove Ads$6.99
List Maker ◎
- Early Adopter Premium (legacy)$4.991 Year
- Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
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- Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Yearly Family14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Yearly Family14 Days trial$69.991 Year








