Comparison

Checklist vs TabChecklists

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Nested item organization
  • List templates and duplication
  • Bulk check/uncheck actions
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
  • Continuous item input
  • Dark Mode support
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, 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.

About

TabChecklists

Organize your tasks and lists efficiently with a tabbed interface. Manage shopping lists, to-do items, and belongings with color-coded categories and intuitive controls. Supports dark themes for a visually pleasing experience.

Highlights
  • Tab-based list management
  • Save frequently used items
  • Select/Deselect all items
  • Reorder lists via long-press
  • Easy tab swiping
  • Color-coded categories
  • Dark theme support
Features
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A simple and easy-to-use checklist application that can be managed by tabs is now available! By managing tasks in tabs by category, such as shopping lists, to-do lists, and belongings lists, you can organize tasks efficiently in an easy-to-read manner. Main Features - Tab-based management: Manage lists with multiple tabs, such as shopping lists, to-do lists, and things-to-do lists - Frequently used lists: Save frequently used items and add them immediately - Select All / Deselect All: New feature to operate checklists all at once - Long-press to reorder: Allows you to freely rearrange the order of your lists - Easy swiping: Switching between tabs is a breeze - Visually pleasing design: Color-coded categories are easy to see and intuitive - Supports dark themes Recommended for - Users who want to manage their shopping lists efficiently - Users who want to organize their daily tasks and never forget to do them - Users who want to manage their belongings in a checklist Simple, intuitive operation and easy-to-read design make daily task management a breeze. Download now and start efficient task management! Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
TabChecklists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Checklist at 68% against TabChecklists's 0%. Checklist also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 1). TabChecklists's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 TabChecklists sells 1 in-app purchase, 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of TabChecklists's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, TabChecklists every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Checklist versus TabChecklists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistTabChecklists
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoShota Higa

Customer experience

Checklist

All ratings2,927 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative22.2%

TabChecklists

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TabChecklists

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
1 purchases

TabChecklists

Subscriptions1
  • TabLists Pro$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TabChecklists free?
TabChecklists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checklist or TabChecklists?
Checklist is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while TabChecklists averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Checklist or TabChecklists have ads?
Both Checklist and TabChecklists show ads.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or TabChecklists?
Checklist ships an update every 9 days, and TabChecklists every 4 days. Most recently, Checklist was updated on October 23, 2026 and TabChecklists on October 17, 2026.

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