# Checklist vs Name Keeper

The clearest difference is ads: Name Keeper at none against Checklist's shown. Name Keeper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Checklist's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, 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 Name Keeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Name Keeper 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, Name Keeper weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | Name Keeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-simple-task-lists/id521946672/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-keeper/id6760794504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [Matthew Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455808936) |

## What reviewers say

### Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-simple-task-lists/id521946672)

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, List export to other apps, 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


### Name Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-keeper/id6760794504)

This app helps you recall details about people you meet, organizing them into custom groups with descriptions and search functionality. It prioritizes privacy with no tracking and automatic iCloud syncing.

**Highlights:** Organize people into custom groups, Add multiple descriptions per person, Search by name, location, group, description, Automatic iCloud syncing, Private by design, no tracking, No account needed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Name Keeper Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist free?

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

### Is Name Keeper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Checklist or Name Keeper?

Name Keeper is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Name Keeper averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Checklist or Name Keeper have ads?

Checklist shows ads; Name Keeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checklist or Name Keeper?

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, and Name Keeper weekly. Most recently, Checklist was updated on November 1, 2026 and Name Keeper 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.*