Comparison

Checklist vs Checklist Ultra

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Checklist

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
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Manage all your checklists in one app — from travel and shopping to daily to-dos. Stay organized with nesting, templates, list duplication, and quick bulk check actions. Stay organized and keep your tasks clear with Checklist — the simple, smart way to manage everything you need to do. Over 550,000 downloads worldwide and an average rating of 4.6 from more than 6,000 reviews. Checklist helps you manage all kinds of lists — from travel packing and shopping to daily to-dos, study plans, and moving checklists. ■ Simplify complex lists with nesting Organize items hierarchically with parent and child relationships. Create structured lists like “Travel > Clothes > Shirts / Socks” or “Shopping > Groceries > Milk / Bread.” Reorder easily with the drag handle (≡) and keep your lists neat and clear. ■ Reuse your lists: Templates & duplication Save frequently used lists as templates to quickly create new ones anytime. Duplicate existing lists in one tap and start recurring routines like packing or shopping without starting from scratch. ■ Work efficiently with bulk actions Use “Check All” or “Uncheck All” to reset your recurring lists with a single tap. Perfect for seasonal packing or weekly to-do lists. ■ Simple, intuitive interface Add items continuously without switching screens. Reorder, move, or copy items easily — and when you check a parent item, its children are checked automatically. ■ Optional Premium for ad-free focus All core features are free to use. Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and stay fully focused on your lists. Your purchase can be restored anytime after changing devices. ■ Key Features • Nested structure (parent-child organization) • Continuous item input, move, copy, and linked checking • Bulk check/uncheck for quick resets • Templates and list duplication • Filtering (Incomplete / All) • Dark Mode, search, and badge count • Export lists via Notes, email, or copy • Ad-free with Premium purchase Organize everything in one simple app. Checklist keeps your day — and your life — beautifully in order.

About

Checklist Ultra

Organize tasks with topics, folders, and tags for quick scanning. Set reminders and sync with your calendar. Collaborate in real-time and create recurring routines.

Highlights
  • Organize with Topics, Folders, and Tags
  • Push notifications and alarm reminders
  • Calendar sync
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Recurring routines with progress reports
  • Filter tasks in one tap
Features
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Checklist Ultra is the ultra-simple way to plan, remember, and finish—solo or together. Turn any messy to-do list into clear Topics you can scan in seconds. Because the goal isn’t more lists—it’s more time for what matters. WHY IT’S DIFFERENT • Organize instantly: Topics + Folders + Tags (filter in one tap) • Never miss a thing: push notifications + alarm-style reminders • Calendar sync: see tasks alongside your schedule • Real-time collaboration: share a topic and check off together • Routines that reset: daily/weekly/monthly repeats, progress, and reports From groceries to projects, Checklist Ultra is a 10x upgrade over plain checklists. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
Checklist Ultra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Checklist at 2.9K against Checklist Ultra's 1. Checklist Ultra's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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 Checklist Ultra sells 3 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

Checklist Ultra 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 fortnightly, Checklist Ultra every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Checklist versus Checklist Ultra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistChecklist Ultra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoNative

Customer experience

Checklist

All ratings2,922 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative21.3%

Checklist Ultra

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

Checklist Ultra

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
3 purchases

Checklist Ultra

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plus Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Checklist Ultra free?
Checklist Ultra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checklist or Checklist Ultra?
Checklist Ultra is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Checklist Ultra averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Checklist or Checklist Ultra have ads?
Both Checklist and Checklist Ultra show ads.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or Checklist Ultra?
Checklist ships an update fortnightly, and Checklist Ultra every 5 days. Most recently, Checklist was updated on September 29, 2026 and Checklist Ultra on September 30, 2026.

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