Comparison

Checklist vs Simple ToDo List & Tasks

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

Simple ToDo List & Tasks

This app offers a straightforward way to manage your daily tasks, shopping lists, and personal goals. Its intuitive design focuses on simplicity, making it easy to register and organize your to-dos without complex settings. A backup feature ensures your data is safe and transferable across devices.

Highlights
  • Simple task registration
  • Shopping and wish lists
  • Work and study management
  • Intuitive and beautiful design
  • Cross-device data backup
Features
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● For people like this ・Person who are tired of using ToDo apps that have complicated settings such as due dates and sharing ・Person who wants to easily register the shopping list or wish list or etc ・Person who wants to manage work and study ・People who want to use ToDo apps that are simple but easy to use ● Simple and beautiful design It is designed to be a simple and easy-to-use ToDo list. It has become such a sophisticated design that "pull" rather than "add" the function. It is an application that embodies "simple is best". ● Easy to use Thanks to its simple design and no extra features, you can use the app intuitively. You can manage your tasks in a fun and stress-free manner. ● Backup function With the backup function, you can synchronize data between terminals, Data can be inherited even if the terminal is changed.

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
Simple ToDo List & Tasks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple ToDo List & Tasks at none against Checklist's 1. Simple ToDo List & Tasks also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 68%) and device support (3 vs 1). Checklist's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 581). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Simple ToDo List & Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Checklist against 4.8 for Simple ToDo List & Tasks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 2.9K ratings behind it against 581, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 94% of Simple ToDo List & Tasks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update every 11 days, Simple ToDo List & Tasks every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Checklist versus Simple ToDo List & Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistSimple ToDo List & Tasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings)4.8 (581 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews93.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K — better581
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoFutoshi Niiho

Customer experience

Checklist

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

Simple ToDo List & Tasks

All ratings581 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%

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

Simple ToDo List & Tasks

From 581 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Intuitive and straightforward
  • 💡 Allows multiple lists and sub-tasks
  • 👍 Aesthetically pleasing design
  • 👍 Comprehensive task management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches or bugs
  • 💡 Lack of widget or sync functionality
  • 💡 Inability to reorder tasks
  • 💡 Ads at the bottom of the screen

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

Simple ToDo List & Tasks

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Completed tasks not displaying properly
  • Occasional screen freezing or white screen

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add widget support
  • Implement iCloud or multi-device sync
  • Allow reordering of tasks
  • Provide an ad-free paid version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
None

Simple ToDo List & Tasks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple ToDo List & Tasks free?
Simple ToDo List & Tasks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Checklist or Simple ToDo List & Tasks?
Simple ToDo List & Tasks is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Simple ToDo List & Tasks averages 4.8 from 581 ratings.
Do Checklist or Simple ToDo List & Tasks have ads?
Both Checklist and Simple ToDo List & Tasks show ads.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or Simple ToDo List & Tasks?
Checklist ships an update every 11 days, and Simple ToDo List & Tasks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Checklist was updated on October 15, 2026 and Simple ToDo List & Tasks on October 15, 2026.

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