# Checklist vs TabChecklists

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 fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Checklist ships an update fortnightly, TabChecklists every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | TabChecklists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-simple-task-lists/id521946672/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabchecklists/id6504585797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [Shota Higa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704609691) |

## 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


### TabChecklists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabchecklists/id6504585797)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TabLists Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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 fortnightly, and TabChecklists every 4 days. Most recently, Checklist was updated on October 3, 2026 and TabChecklists on October 1, 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.*