# Checklist vs The Christmas Gift List

The clearest difference is update cadence: Checklist at every 9 days against The Christmas Gift List's every 12 months. The Christmas Gift List's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 68%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Christmas Gift List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Checklist against 4.7 for The Christmas Gift List. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 6.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 96% of The Christmas Gift List's.

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, The Christmas Gift List every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | The Christmas Gift List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-simple-task-lists/id521946672/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-christmas-gift-list/id769268887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) |

## 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


### The Christmas Gift List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-christmas-gift-list/id769268887)

Organize your holiday shopping with this app. Create gift lists for individuals, track your budget, and manage gift statuses from idea to received. Visualize your progress with charts and sync data across devices.

**Highlights:** Add people from contacts, Track budgeting and analytics, Sort people by groups, Track gifts by status, Collect gift ideas, Countdown widgets, iCloud sync (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for organizing Christmas gifts
- 🚀 Keeps user on budget
- 🔒 Secure with passcode/fingerprint
- 💡 Ability to track gift status (need to buy, bought, wrapped, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with syncing across devices
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/navigating to specific person's gifts
- 💡 Wish for more customization options (e.g. grouping, sorting, marking as 'complete')
- 💡 Desire for more features beyond just Christmas (birthdays, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Passcode/login issues causing data loss
- Gifts disappearing from app after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to print gift lists
- Option to change gift icon status (e.g. from gift box to checkmark when complete)
- Sync across multiple devices/accounts
- Expanded functionality for non-Christmas gift planning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist free?

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

### Is The Christmas Gift List free?

The Christmas Gift List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Checklist or The Christmas Gift List?

The Christmas Gift List is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while The Christmas Gift List averages 4.7 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Checklist or The Christmas Gift List have ads?

Both Checklist and The Christmas Gift List show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Checklist or The Christmas Gift List?

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, and The Christmas Gift List every 12 months. Most recently, Checklist was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Christmas Gift List on November 6, 2026.

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