Comparison

Checklist vs Basic Checklist

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
  • List export to other apps
  • 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

Basic Checklist

Create unlimited checklists for groceries, to-dos, or any organizational need. This free, ad-free app helps you stay organized and track accomplishments by crossing items off your lists.

Highlights
  • Unlimited checklist creation
  • Ad-free experience
  • Grocery list organizer
  • To-do list management
  • Track accomplishments
Features
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Free and with no ads, this basic checklist allows you to create any number of checklists for the grocery store, supplies, to-dos, or anything else to keep you organized. If you're like me, crossing things off a list means you've accomplished something. Enjoy this free app to help make your productivity even more productive. Give it a try and see if it can work for you.

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
Basic Checklist2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Checklist at 4.7 against Basic Checklist's 4.2. Checklist also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 22). Basic Checklist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Basic Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 2.9K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 83% of Basic Checklist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, Basic Checklist every 26 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Checklist versus Basic Checklist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistBasic Checklist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better4.2 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 26 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoDerek Carter

Customer experience

Checklist

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

Basic Checklist

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%

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

Basic Checklist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
None

Basic Checklist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basic Checklist free?
Basic Checklist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Checklist or Basic Checklist?
Checklist is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Basic Checklist averages 4.2 from 22 ratings.
Do Checklist or Basic Checklist have ads?
Checklist shows ads; Basic Checklist does not.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or Basic Checklist?
Checklist ships an update every 9 days, and Basic Checklist every 26 months. Most recently, Checklist was updated on November 6, 2026 and Basic Checklist on November 6, 2026.

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