Comparison

Checklist vs Packing Checklist

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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Manage all your checklists in one app — from travel and shopping to daily to-dos. Stay organized with nesting, templates, list duplication, and quick bulk check actions. Stay organized and keep your tasks clear with Checklist — the simple, smart way to manage everything you need to do. Over 550,000 downloads worldwide and an average rating of 4.6 from more than 6,000 reviews. Checklist helps you manage all kinds of lists — from travel packing and shopping to daily to-dos, study plans, and moving checklists. ■ Simplify complex lists with nesting Organize items hierarchically with parent and child relationships. Create structured lists like “Travel > Clothes > Shirts / Socks” or “Shopping > Groceries > Milk / Bread.” Reorder easily with the drag handle (≡) and keep your lists neat and clear. ■ Reuse your lists: Templates & duplication Save frequently used lists as templates to quickly create new ones anytime. Duplicate existing lists in one tap and start recurring routines like packing or shopping without starting from scratch. ■ Work efficiently with bulk actions Use “Check All” or “Uncheck All” to reset your recurring lists with a single tap. Perfect for seasonal packing or weekly to-do lists. ■ Simple, intuitive interface Add items continuously without switching screens. Reorder, move, or copy items easily — and when you check a parent item, its children are checked automatically. ■ Optional Premium for ad-free focus All core features are free to use. Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and stay fully focused on your lists. Your purchase can be restored anytime after changing devices. ■ Key Features • Nested structure (parent-child organization) • Continuous item input, move, copy, and linked checking • Bulk check/uncheck for quick resets • Templates and list duplication • Filtering (Incomplete / All) • Dark Mode, search, and badge count • Export lists via Notes, email, or copy • Ad-free with Premium purchase Organize everything in one simple app. Checklist keeps your day — and your life — beautifully in order.

About

Packing Checklist

This app helps you organize your life with to-do lists, planners, and packing lists. It features AI-generated lists and a minimalist design, prioritizing your privacy with offline, local data storage.

Highlights
  • AI-powered checklist generation
  • Offline functionality
  • Unlimited customizable lists
  • Privacy-focused local storage
  • Minimalist and distraction-free interface
  • Import/Export list functionality
Features
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Packing List Checklist is the fast, simple way to manage your to-dos, daily plans, and travel lists. Everything lives on your device: no accounts, no sign-ups, and no data tracking. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Create lists: name them for groceries, routines, cleaning tasks, schedules, or any project. • Customize with colors: give each list a theme color for quick visual organization. • Check items off: tap to mark done, swipe to delete, or long-press to rename. • Sort & reorder: sort alphabetically or drag to rearrange your priorities. • Shake to reset: shake your phone to clear all checkmarks on a list at once. • Add items in bulk: paste or type several items at once (one per line). • Generate with AI: type a prompt like "things to pack for the beach" and let on-device Apple Intelligence suggest items (iPhone 16+ only, iOS 26+). • Share a list: export all items as plain text to send to anyone. • Organize everything: keep work, home, and personal checklists separate. PREMIUM FEATURES (In-App Purchase) • No ads: enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience. • Unlimited lists: the free tier includes 5 lists, or you can upgrade for unlimited lists. • AI generator: get unlimited on-device AI brainstorming for your lists. • Custom themes: unlock all theme colors to personalize your app. PRIVACY Your data stays yours. The app collects absolutely no data, and AI generation runs entirely on your device. List sync across devices is coming in a future update. Download today and take control of your tasks, travel, and daily routines with complete peace of mind. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
Packing Checklist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Checklist at fortnightly against Packing Checklist's every 10 months. Checklist also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 93) and review sentiment (68% vs 60%). On price, rating, 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 Packing Checklist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Checklist against 4.6 for Packing Checklist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 2.9K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 60% of Packing Checklist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update fortnightly, Packing Checklist every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Checklist versus Packing Checklist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistPacking Checklist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better4.6 (93 ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K — better93
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoDaniel Nohr

Customer experience

Checklist

All ratings2,922 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative21.3%

Packing Checklist

All ratings93 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative37.5%

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

Packing Checklist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
4 purchases

Packing Checklist

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Annual Plan$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium$5.99
  • Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Packing Checklist free?
Packing Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checklist or Packing Checklist?
Checklist is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Packing Checklist averages 4.6 from 93 ratings.
Do Checklist or Packing Checklist have ads?
Both Checklist and Packing Checklist show ads.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or Packing Checklist?
Checklist ships an update fortnightly, and Packing Checklist every 10 months. Most recently, Checklist was updated on September 23, 2026 and Packing Checklist on September 21, 2026.

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