Checklist vs PrepChecklist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Nested lists and sub-categories
- Reusable list templates
- Quick check resets
- Continuous item addition
- Dark Mode support
- Export lists to other apps
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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.
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Checklist ships an update every 6 days, PrepChecklist weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Checklist | PrepChecklist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better | 4.5 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Koji Ito | Naoki Otsu |
Customer experience
Checklist
PrepChecklist
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
Checklist
- Remove Ads$6.99
PrepChecklist
- Premium$1.991 Month
- Premium$9.991 Year
- Premium (Pay Once)$4.99
- Premium$12.99









