Comparison

Checklist vs Progress

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

Progress

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Make your goals feel closer. Progress is a simple countdown app for the goals and milestones that matter to you. Set a goal, choose a date, and Progress shows you exactly how much time you have left. Whether you’re preparing for an important deadline, planning something personal, or simply giving yourself something to work towards, seeing the countdown can make the goal feel a little more real. Keep your goals in sight Create goals with a name and target date, then see your countdown at a glance. See your progress every day Progress gives you a simple visual reminder of the time between today and your goal — helping you stay focused on what’s ahead. Put your goals on your Home Screen With Progress widgets, your goals can stay visible without even opening the app. See the days remaining and keep your most important goal close at hand. Look back at what you’ve achieved The goal calendar gives you a visual history of your completed goals, so you can see the progress you’ve made over time. One goal. One date. Keep moving forward. Progress is free to use.

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
Progress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Progress at none against Checklist's 1. Progress also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price 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. Progress asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist ships an update fortnightly, Progress daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Checklist versus Progress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistProgress
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoRaving Code

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

Progress

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
None

Progress

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Progress free?
Progress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Checklist or Progress have ads?
Checklist shows ads; Progress does not.
Which is updated more often, Checklist or Progress?
Checklist ships an update fortnightly, and Progress daily. Most recently, Checklist was updated on September 29, 2026 and Progress on September 17, 2026.

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