# Checklist vs Simple Checklist

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Checklist at none against Checklist's shown. Simple Checklist also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Checklist's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 12). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Simple Checklist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 2.9K ratings behind it against 12, 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 62% of Simple Checklist's.

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, Simple Checklist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | Simple Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-simple-task-lists/id521946672/reviews)** | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklist-rerere/id1616155150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [BLUE COMET LABS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492055170) |

## What reviewers say

### Checklist

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

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.

**Highlights:** Nested lists and sub-categories, Reusable list templates, Quick check and reset functionality, Continuous item addition, List export to other apps, 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 Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checklist-rerere/id1616155150)

This app helps you create and manage checklists for any procedure, ensuring nothing is forgotten. It offers features like item checking, progress tracking, and iCloud synchronization for seamless data management across devices. Designed with privacy and accessibility in mind, it allows for easy data import and export.

**Highlights:** Create and manage custom lists, Mark items as checked with advanced options, Track item progress through stages, Sync data across devices with iCloud, Import and export data, Supports Dark Mode and Markdown

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rerere Pro - Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist free?

Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Checklist free?

Simple Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Checklist or Simple Checklist?

Checklist is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Simple Checklist averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Checklist or Simple Checklist have ads?

Checklist shows ads; Simple Checklist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checklist or Simple Checklist?

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, and Simple Checklist every 2 months. Most recently, Checklist was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simple Checklist on November 3, 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.*