Comparison

Checklist vs Propellist

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 and reset functionality
  • Continuous item addition
  • List export to other apps
  • 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

Propellist

This app helps you organize tasks and goals to build momentum and achieve progress. It offers a simple yet powerful interface for daily planning and managing checklists, allowing you to offload your mind and focus on what matters.

Highlights
  • Task sequencing
  • Multiple lists
  • Color categorization
  • Delegate tasks
  • Cyclical list resetting
  • Grocery list management
Features
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Propellist: Structure your life. Simplify your focus. When everything is piled into one place, clarity disappears. Propellist is a smarter way to organize your life—completely free, with no subscriptions or hidden fees. It’s built on a simple idea: your Work self and your Personal self shouldn’t have to fight for the same screen space. We help you break down the "list of lists" into the dedicated areas where they belong—like Personal, Work, Health, and Finance—so you can focus with less stress and zero decision fatigue. Stop wondering what to do next: *Contextual Clarity: When you're at work, see work. When you're home, see home. *Built for Real Life: Manage shifting priorities and the mental load of everyday responsibilities without the clutter. *Pure Focus: No paywalls, no ""Pro"" tiers—just the tools you need to decide what deserves your attention now. Experience the clarity of a structured life. Download Propellist for free today. With Propellist, you can: *Separate different areas of life into clear categories *Stay organized without feeling overwhelmed *Focus on what matters right now *Keep important responsibilities from getting lost *Create a system that feels natural and easy to use Perfect for managing: *Personal life *Work tasks *Financial responsibilities *Health goals and routines *Shopping lists *Meal planning and ideas *Custom categories for your own lifestyle Features include: *Category-based task organization *Reminders *Due dates *Recurring reminders *Items staying offline being more private, safe, secure. *Customizable lists *Clean, focused design Propellist helps bring structure to the chaos, so your day feels more manageable and your priorities feel easier to act on. Structure your life. Simplify your focus. Download it now for free.

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
Propellist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Propellist at none against Checklist's 1. Propellist also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Checklist's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Propellist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Propellist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 2.9K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Propellist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, Propellist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Checklist versus Propellist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistPropellist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB50 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKoji ItoLux La Voie, L.L.C.

Customer experience

Checklist

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

Propellist

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

Propellist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
None

Propellist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Propellist free?
Propellist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Checklist or Propellist?
Propellist is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Propellist averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Checklist or Propellist have ads?
Checklist shows ads; Propellist does not.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or Propellist?
Checklist ships an update every 9 days, and Propellist every 2 months. Most recently, Checklist was updated on November 6, 2026 and Propellist on November 4, 2026.

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