Comparison

Checklist vs EZ Register

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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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.

About

EZ Register

Manage personal finances and track spending, expenses, and revenues with this accounting solution. Supports multiple accounts, currencies, and even bitcoin holdings. Secure your data with password protection and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Create accounts to track spending
  • Manage expenses and revenues
  • Support for multiple accounts and ledgers
  • Data backup and cross-device sync
  • Password protection for ledgers
  • Multi-currency support with automatic conversion
  • Track bitcoin holdings
Features
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EZ Register is a personal finance management and accounting solution for people who just want to get things done. Quickly and easily create accounts to track your spending, expenses, revenues, finances, and more. Supports multiple accounts and ledgers. Backup your data, sync your ledgers between devices, and print your accounts right from within the app. You can even password protect your ledgers for added security. There are multiple account types supported in EZ Register. You can even have accounts in multiple currencies in the same ledger, and EZ Register will automatically take care of the currency conversions for you, making it easy to track your assets and liabilities all from one location. EZ Register even allows you to keep track of your bitcoin holdings by simply entering your public bitcoin hash. This is financial management the way it should be - easy! If you like EZ Register and want to see it expanded with more features, just let me know! This app is for you guys and I am willing to add anything to make it better. Thank you for trying EZ Register!

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
EZ Register4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Checklist at 4.7 against EZ Register's 3.2. Checklist also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (68% vs 41%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 EZ Register 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

Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 2.9K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 41% of EZ Register's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update every 11 days, EZ Register every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Checklist versus EZ Register: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistEZ Register
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better3.2 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better41.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K — better45
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoBrandon Stecklein

Customer experience

Checklist

All ratings2,928 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative22.2%

EZ Register

All ratings45 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative52.9%

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

EZ Register

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
1 purchases

EZ Register

One-time1
  • EZ Register Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EZ Register free?
EZ Register is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checklist or EZ Register?
Checklist is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while EZ Register averages 3.2 from 45 ratings.
Do Checklist or EZ Register have ads?
Both Checklist and EZ Register show ads.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or EZ Register?
Checklist ships an update every 11 days, and EZ Register every 3 months. Most recently, Checklist was updated on October 18, 2026 and EZ Register on October 12, 2026.

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