# Checklist+ vs Pocket Lists

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Lists at none against Checklist+'s shown. Pocket Lists also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Checklist+'s advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 1.4K) and review sentiment (50% vs 42%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checklist+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pocket Lists sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Lists holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist+ has 7.9K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Checklist+'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Pocket Lists's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Checklist+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Pocket Lists every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist+ | Pocket Lists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-plus-daily-to-do-and-task/id534217434/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lists/id1272049520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **50.5% of reviews** | 42.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) | [1312](https://appshunter.io/developer/482537119) |

## What reviewers say

### Checklist+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-plus-daily-to-do-and-task/id534217434)

Manage shared tasks and daily routines with a simple, minimalist interface. Collaborate on projects, sync lists in real-time, and stay organized across all your Apple devices. Perfect for everything from grocery lists to major life events.

**Highlights:** Collaborative syncing, Daily to-do lists, iCloud integration, Minimalist UI, Smart reminders, Custom themes, Efficient organization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checklist Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Checklist+ Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Checklist+ Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Really good, simple and easy to use
- ✨ Great for planning and organizing
- 💻 Syncs well across devices
- 📝 Helpful for checklists and to-do lists
- 🎨 Customizable with color-coding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially after updates
- 💸 Aggressive push for paid subscription
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🔍 Lacks search functionality for long lists
- 🤖 Poor user experience with clunky controls

**Reported bugs**

- Lists disappearing or not saving properly
- Frequent crashes when editing or rearranging items
- Buttons and controls not working as expected
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to move/reorder items and sub-items as a group
- Option to automatically move checked items to bottom of list
- In-line font formatting (bold, underline, etc.)
- Folders or categories to organize multiple lists
- Sync and collaboration features for shared lists


### Pocket Lists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lists/id1272049520)

Organize your life with a beautifully designed to-do list app. Create checklists, set sophisticated reminders, and collaborate on tasks with others. It's powerful yet easy to use for personal organization and shared projects.

**Highlights:** Cross-device synchronization, Collaborative list sharing, Customizable list appearance, Prioritized to-do stream, Advanced location-based reminders, Natural language reminder input, Calendar view for tasks

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly (Intro) | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Forever | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Premium to Family | $19.99 | one-time |
| Family Forever | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 👍 Customizable lists and categories
- 👍 Shareable lists with family/team
- 👍 Helpful for organization and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues and data loss
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable reminders and notifications
- 🐛 Scrolling and UI glitches
- 🐛 Inability to reorder lists and tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Lists disappearing or not syncing
- Checked tasks reappearing as unchecked
- Inability to restore purchases
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16
- Crashing on app launch

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for scheduled tasks
- Ability to set reminders for specific tasks
- Option to collapse/expand subtasks
- More customization options for lists
- Integration with other productivity apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist+ free?

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

### Is Pocket Lists free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Checklist+ or Pocket Lists?

Pocket Lists is rated higher. Checklist+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Pocket Lists averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Checklist+ or Pocket Lists have ads?

Checklist+ shows ads; Pocket Lists does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checklist+ or Pocket Lists?

Checklist+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pocket Lists every 3 weeks. Most recently, Checklist+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pocket Lists on November 6, 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.*