Comparison

Checklist vs BreakChrono

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Nested lists and sub-categories
  • Reusable list templates
  • Quick check and reset functionality
  • Continuous item addition
  • Dark Mode support
  • Export lists to other apps
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

BreakChrono

Features
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BreakChrono is a comprehensive employee break tracking solution designed for managers, HR professionals and business owners who need to monitor and document employee free time during work hours. Whether it's personal errands, family emergencies, medical appointment or shopping breaks, BreakChrono provides accurate tracking with professional reporting capabilities. BreakChrono helps you track all non-work activities during business hours, including: - Shopping trips; - Personal errands; - Medical appointments; - Family emergencies; - Child care issues; - Bank visits; - Post office runs; - Any custom break reasons. Who Is It For? - Business Owners - Monitor employee productivity and break patterns; - HR Managers - Maintain accurate records for compliance; - Team Leaders - Track departmental break times; - Small Business Operators - Simple, effective employee management; - Office Managers - Document employee absences and breaks. BreakChrono is the complete break time tracking solution for businesses of all sizes. With powerful features like real-time tracking, comprehensive reporting, professional PDF export, and robust backup capabilities, it provides everything needed to manage employee free time professionally and efficiently. Simple to use. Powerful when needed. Professional always.

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
BreakChrono4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BreakChrono at none against Checklist's 1. BreakChrono also leads on ads (none vs shown). Checklist's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, BreakChrono fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Checklist versus BreakChrono: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistBreakChrono
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoPaul Crisan

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

BreakChrono

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
None

BreakChrono

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BreakChrono free?
BreakChrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Checklist or BreakChrono have ads?
Checklist shows ads; BreakChrono does not.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or BreakChrono?
Checklist ships an update every 9 days, and BreakChrono fortnightly. Most recently, Checklist was updated on November 10, 2026 and BreakChrono on October 31, 2026.

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