# Checklist vs Make

The clearest difference is update cadence: Checklist at every 11 days against Make's every 4 months. Checklist also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 198). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Make sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. 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 Make. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 2.9K ratings behind it against 198, 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 71% of Make's.

Checklist ships an update every 11 days, Make every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | Make |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-simple-task-lists/id521946672/reviews) | [4.7 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-list/id6446176908/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 198 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [Garbek Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676458957) |

## 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


### Make

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-list/id6446176908)

Create and manage an unlimited number of lists, notes, and reminders. Share lists with others, sort items, and utilize voice-to-text functionality. Enjoy offline access and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited lists and notes, Voice to text input, List sharing, Reminders, Offline mode, Customizable themes and fonts, Widget (in-app purchase)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shared groups | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all for life | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist free?

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

### Is Make free?

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

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

Checklist and Make are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.9K and 198 ratings respectively.

### Do Checklist or Make have ads?

Both Checklist and Make show ads.

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

Checklist ships an update every 11 days, and Make every 4 months. Most recently, Checklist was updated on October 13, 2026 and Make on October 7, 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.*