# Checklist vs Todo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Todo at none against Checklist's 1. Todo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 68%). Checklist's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 13). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Checklist against 4.8 for Todo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 2.9K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 81% of Todo's.

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, Todo every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | Todo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-simple-task-lists/id521946672/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-task-and-reminder-list/id675662038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [Shenzhen Brown Bear Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/480204138) |

## 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


### Todo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-task-and-reminder-list/id675662038)

Organize your daily tasks with a simple and elegant interface. Add, remove, and reorder items with intuitive gestures. Set reminders with custom themes and ringtones to stay on track.

**Highlights:** Intuitive gesture-based task management, Customizable themes and ringtones, Set reminders for tasks, Add, remove, and reorder items easily, Elegant and simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist free?

Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Todo free?

Todo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Checklist or Todo?

Todo is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Todo averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Checklist or Todo have ads?

Checklist shows ads; Todo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checklist or Todo?

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, and Todo every 3 months. Most recently, Checklist was updated on October 23, 2026 and Todo on October 23, 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.*