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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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

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). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 every 9 days, Checklist Ultra every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 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 reviews67.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 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
Size25 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoNative

Customer experience

Checklist

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

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 every 9 days, and Checklist Ultra every 5 days. Most recently, Checklist was updated on October 20, 2026 and Checklist Ultra on October 4, 2026.

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