# Checklist vs Simple ToDo List & Tasks

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.

Both are free to download. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple ToDo List & Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

Checklist ships an update every 11 days, Simple ToDo List & Tasks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | Simple ToDo List & Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-simple-task-lists/id521946672/reviews) | **[4.8 (581 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-todo-list-and-tasks/id1555137308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 581 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 24 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [Futoshi Niiho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545504639) |

## What reviewers say

### Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-simple-task-lists/id521946672)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-todo-list-and-tasks/id1555137308)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Completed tasks not displaying properly
- Occasional screen freezing or white screen

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 18, 2026 and Simple ToDo List & Tasks on October 15, 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.*