# Checklist vs Checklist Ultra

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | Checklist Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-simple-task-lists/id521946672/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-ultra-shared-todo/id6757340607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [Native](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674756856) |

## 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


### Checklist Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-ultra-shared-todo/id6757340607)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Plus Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*