Comparison

Checklist vs PrepChecklist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Checklist

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 resets
  • Continuous item addition
  • Dark Mode support
  • Export lists to other apps
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, 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

PrepChecklist

This app helps you create and manage preparation lists for various scenarios like travel, gym, or business trips. It offers smart organization with tabs, intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, and customizable reminders. Keep your lists secure with biometric authentication and enjoy a private, ad-supported experience.

Highlights
  • Smart organization with unlimited tabs
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop rearrangement
  • Customizable reminders with notifications
  • Biometric authentication for security
  • Background color customization
  • CSV data export
  • Dark mode support
Features
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PrepChecklist - Check your preparations! Eliminate forgotten items! Say goodbye to forgotten items forever! PrepChecklist supports your perfect preparation. Whether it's travel, gym, camping, or business trips - prepare reliably for any scenario. ■ Smart Organization with Tabs Unlimited tabs to categorize your preparation lists. Freely organize for travel, work, hobbies, and more! ■ Intuitive Operation Easy rearrangement with drag & drop. Automatic alphabetical sorting also available. ■ Notification Feature Get reminders at specified times with custom messages. Never miss important preparations. ■ Biometric Authentication Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID. Keep your important lists secure. ■ Background Color Customization Set custom background colors for each task list. Organize visually for better clarity. ■ CSV Export Export all data as CSV files. Easy backup and sharing. ■ Dark Mode Support Eye-friendly dark mode for comfortable nighttime use. ■ No Login Required No tedious registration needed! Start using immediately after installation. ■ Complete Privacy Protection • No external data transmission • Everything stored safely on your device • No password input or storage required ■ Comprehensive Support Need help? We're here to support you! Contact us anytime. info@naokiotsu.com ■ Terms of Use https://naokiotsu.com/term-of-use ■ Privacy Policy https://naokiotsu.com/privacy-policy Download PrepChecklist now and start your perfect preparation!

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
PrepChecklist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Checklist at 2.9K against PrepChecklist's 6. Checklist also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 50%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). PrepChecklist's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrepChecklist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 2.9K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 50% of PrepChecklist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update every 6 days, PrepChecklist weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Checklist versus PrepChecklist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistPrepChecklist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoNaoki Otsu

Customer experience

Checklist

All ratings2,926 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative22.2%

PrepChecklist

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

PrepChecklist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
4 purchases

PrepChecklist

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium (Pay Once)$4.99
  • Premium$12.99

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrepChecklist free?
PrepChecklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checklist or PrepChecklist?
Checklist is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while PrepChecklist averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Checklist or PrepChecklist have ads?
Both Checklist and PrepChecklist show ads.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or PrepChecklist?
Checklist ships an update every 6 days, and PrepChecklist weekly. Most recently, Checklist was updated on November 13, 2026 and PrepChecklist on November 12, 2026.

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