# Checklist vs Propellist

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 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Propellist asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

Checklist ships an update every 11 days, Propellist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | Propellist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-simple-task-lists/id521946672/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propellist/id6741865982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [Lux La Voie, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795958014) |

## 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


### Propellist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propellist/id6741865982)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 11 days, and Propellist every 2 months. Most recently, Checklist was updated on October 15, 2026 and Propellist 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.*