Checklist vs Alarm Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Nested lists and sub-categories
- Reusable list templates
- Quick check and reset functionality
- Continuous item addition
- Dark Mode support
- Export lists to other apps
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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.
Alarm Clock
This intelligent alarm clock requires users to take a photo of a designated location to turn off the alarm, preventing oversleeping. It offers customizable settings and a clean interface to help users start their day actively.
- Photo dismiss alarm with custom locations
- Smart wake-up routine encouragement
- Customizable alarm tones and settings
- Simple and clean user interface
- Dark mode support
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Wake Up Smarter with Alarm Clock: Photo Dismiss Tired of hitting snooze and falling back asleep? Alarm Clock: Photo Dismiss is the intelligent alarm that forces you to wake up by requiring you to take a photo of a specific location to dismiss your alarm. Whether it's your bathroom sink, kitchen counter, or front door — set your target and make oversleeping a thing of the past. Key Features: Photo Dismiss Alarm: Set a custom photo location. The alarm will only stop when you take a matching picture — no more mindless snoozing! Smart Wake-Up Routine: Start your day actively by moving to a designated area. Say goodbye to lazy mornings. Custom Alarm Settings: Choose your alarm tone, volume, vibration, and repeat schedule for total control over your wake-up style. Simple, Clean Design: Easy-to-use interface designed for speed and reliability. Dark Mode Support: Perfect for nighttime use. Whether you're a heavy sleeper, a chronic snoozer, or just looking for a more effective wake-up method, Alarm Clock: Photo Dismiss helps you rise and shine the smart way. Stop oversleeping. Start moving. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apps.wizarddynamics.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Checklist at 68% against Alarm Clock's 0%. Checklist also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). Alarm Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Alarm Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. 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 Alarm Clock's.
Checklist ships an update every 9 days, Alarm Clock every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Checklist | Alarm Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Koji Ito | Manuel Worlitzer |
Customer experience
Checklist
Alarm Clock
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
Alarm Clock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Checklist
- Remove Ads$6.99
Alarm Clock
- Alarm Clock Premium$2.997 Days
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
