# Checklist vs To Do List MinimaList & Widget

The clearest difference is ads: To Do List MinimaList & Widget at none against Checklist's shown. To Do List MinimaList & Widget also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 68%) and ratings volume (49K vs 2.9K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and To Do List MinimaList & Widget sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 4.8 for To Do List MinimaList & Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: To Do List MinimaList & Widget has 49K ratings behind it against 2.9K, 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 90% of To Do List MinimaList & Widget's.

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, To Do List MinimaList & Widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | To Do List MinimaList & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-simple-task-lists/id521946672/reviews) | **[4.8 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-minimalist-and-widget/id993066159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **89.6% 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 |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 25 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [InnerGrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828382777) |

## What reviewers say

### Checklist

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

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:** 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


### To Do List MinimaList & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-minimalist-and-widget/id993066159)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you organize your life with intuitive to-do lists, reminders, and a schedule planner. It offers customizable themes, shared lists, and widgets for easy task management. Stay productive with its focus timer and smart input features.

**Highlights:** Intuitive and colored lists, Customizable themes, Shared lists, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Time and location-based reminders, Focus Timer (Pomodoro), Cloud syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Boost Productivity | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime (special offer) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium (best offer) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP  (50% off) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP  (50% off) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Family | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive and minimalistic design
- 💡 Helpful for staying organized and productive
- 🚀 Quick to add and manage tasks
- 👍 Customizable lists and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and tracking
- 🔧 Gestures and navigation can be unintuitive
- 🔧 Difficulty organizing and rearranging tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with syncing and restoring purchases
- Problems with reordering and rearranging tasks
- Inconsistent behavior of gestures and navigation
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create subtasks and nested lists
- Improve widget functionality and customization
- Implement better sorting and filtering options
- Allow bulk deletion of completed tasks
- Add calendar integration and scheduling features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist free?

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

### Is To Do List MinimaList & Widget free?

To Do List MinimaList & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Checklist or To Do List MinimaList & Widget?

To Do List MinimaList & Widget is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while To Do List MinimaList & Widget averages 4.8 from 49K ratings.

### Do Checklist or To Do List MinimaList & Widget have ads?

Checklist shows ads; To Do List MinimaList & Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checklist or To Do List MinimaList & Widget?

Checklist ships an update every 9 days, and To Do List MinimaList & Widget weekly. Most recently, Checklist was updated on October 23, 2026 and To Do List MinimaList & Widget on October 25, 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.*