Comparison

Checklist vs CheckLoop

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

CheckLoop

Create reusable templates for recurring tasks and manage projects collaboratively. Organize your life and work with a flexible hierarchy and sync progress in real-time across devices. Ideal for personal routines, family chores, or team processes.

Highlights
  • Reusable checklist templates
  • Collaborative shared spaces
  • Flexible organization hierarchy
  • Real-time cross-device sync
  • Offline access to lists
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, Android, Web)
Features
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CheckLoop turns everything that repeats into reusable checklists you can run again and again — morning routines, onboarding steps, packing lists, maintenance checks, and editorial workflows. Build a template once, then reuse it any time. Organize your life and work with a clear hierarchy of Spaces, folders, lists, and elements. Group projects, departments, or life areas into spaces, structure them with folders, and break work down into items you check off, notes, and reminders so nothing is forgotten. Need a checklist fast? Let AI create a ready-to-use list or template from a short prompt, then fine-tune it your way. Invite family, friends, or your team into a shared space and manage tasks together. Everyone sees the same lists and progress, synced in real time across all devices. CheckLoop is fast and reliable, even on the go. Your data is stored locally on your device and synced through a modern cloud backend when you're online — so you can keep checking off tasks even with a weak connection. KEY FEATURES - Reusable checklists & templates: turn recurring processes into templates you reuse any time. - AI list creation: generate lists and templates from a simple prompt. - Powerful elements: checks, text, headlines, yes/no, dropdowns, input fields, images, conditional (if/else) logic you can nest into full decision trees, and more. - Nested templates: embed one template inside another for complex, repeatable workflows. - Collaborative spaces: share with family, friends, or teams and work from the same lists. - Share by link: send a checklist to anyone — they open it and check items off, no account needed. - PDF export (Pro): save any list as a clean PDF — with its images, current progress, your notes and a QR code back to the list — to print, file or send. - Real-time sync: changes appear on every device almost instantly. - Reminders & due dates: set due dates and personal reminders so nothing slips — they reach you even offline. - Progress tracking: see completion at a glance with progress bars. - Offline-first: lists are stored on your device and sync when you're back online. - Flexible structure: organize with spaces, folders, lists, elements, and per-list notes. - Cross-platform: works on iOS, Android, and the web. - Dark mode: follows your device, or pick light or dark yourself. - Privacy-minded: a modern, secure backend and protected sign-in. Whether you're standardizing team workflows or keeping everyday life under control, CheckLoop helps you build routines you can rely on. Apple Media Services EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://checkloop.app/legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
CheckLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CheckLoop at none against Checklist's shown. CheckLoop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Checklist's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 CheckLoop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CheckLoop 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, CheckLoop weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Checklist versus CheckLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistCheckLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoManuel Hummel

Customer experience

Checklist

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

CheckLoop

All ratings1 ratings
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

CheckLoop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
4 purchases

CheckLoop

Subscriptions4
  • Pro S14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • PRO$2.991 Year
  • Pro M14 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Pro L14 Days trial$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CheckLoop free?
CheckLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checklist or CheckLoop?
CheckLoop is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while CheckLoop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Checklist or CheckLoop have ads?
Checklist shows ads; CheckLoop does not.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or CheckLoop?
Checklist ships an update every 9 days, and CheckLoop weekly. Most recently, Checklist was updated on November 1, 2026 and CheckLoop on October 30, 2026.

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