Checklist vs Checklist+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Nested item organization
- List templates and duplication
- Bulk check/uncheck actions
- Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
- Continuous item input
- 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.
Checklist+
Manage shared tasks and daily routines with a simple, minimalist interface. Collaborate on projects, sync lists in real-time, and stay organized across all your Apple devices. Perfect for everything from grocery lists to major life events.
- Collaborative syncing
- Daily to-do lists
- iCloud integration
- Minimalist UI
- Smart reminders
- Custom themes
- Efficient organization
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Organization shouldn’t be a chore. Checklist+ is the simple, minimalist way to manage shared tasks, daily routines, and life's biggest projects together. Whether you’re planning a wedding, coordinating a move, or just syncing a grocery list with your partner, Checklist+ keeps everyone on the same page with seamless real-time syncing. ===== WHY CHOOSE CHECKLIST+? ===== COLLABORATIVE SYNCING: Make list management a team effort. Share and sync lists with friends, family, or colleagues instantly. DAILY UTILITY: Perfect for shared grocery shopping, daily to-dos, and recurring reminders. ICLOUD INTEGRATION: Your lists stay safe and accessible across all your Apple devices effortlessly. CLEAN & SIMPLE: Enjoy a stunning, minimalist UI designed for efficiency without unnecessary bloat. ===== POWERFUL LIST SETTINGS ===== SMART REMINDERS: Set single or repeating alerts for any list. CUSTOM THEMES: Personalize your experience with unique colors for every list. EFFICIENT ORGANIZATION: Automatically move completed items to the bottom or use alphabetical ordering. LIFE EVENT READY: Built-in flexibility for travel packing, moving house, or wedding registries. Get Checklist+ today and experience the simplest way to stay productive together! Terms of Service: http://dynamicappdesign.com/tos
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Checklist at 4.7 against Checklist+'s 4.4. Checklist also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 51%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads 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 Checklist+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 7.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 51% of Checklist+'s.
Checklist ships an update every 11 days, Checklist+ every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Checklist | Checklist+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better | 4.4 (7.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews — better | 50.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | 7.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Koji Ito | Dynamic App Design LLC |
Customer experience
Checklist
Checklist+
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
Checklist+
From 7.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Really good, simple and easy to use
- ✨ Great for planning and organizing
- 💻 Syncs well across devices
- 📝 Helpful for checklists and to-do lists
- 🎨 Customizable with color-coding
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially after updates
- 💸 Aggressive push for paid subscription
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🔍 Lacks search functionality for long lists
- 🤖 Poor user experience with clunky controls
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
Checklist+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Lists disappearing or not saving properly
- Frequent crashes when editing or rearranging items
- Buttons and controls not working as expected
- Syncing issues between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to move/reorder items and sub-items as a group
- Option to automatically move checked items to bottom of list
- In-line font formatting (bold, underline, etc.)
- Folders or categories to organize multiple lists
- Sync and collaboration features for shared lists
In-app purchases
Checklist
- Remove Ads$6.99
Checklist+
- Checklist Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Checklist+ Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Checklist+ Premium Lifetime$19.99
