Comparison

Checklist+ vs Make

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Checklist+

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
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Organization shouldn’t be a chore. Checklist+ is the simple, minimalist way to manage shared tasks, daily routines, and life's biggest projects together. Whether you’re planning a wedding, coordinating a move, or just syncing a grocery list with your partner, Checklist+ keeps everyone on the same page with seamless real-time syncing. ===== WHY CHOOSE CHECKLIST+? ===== COLLABORATIVE SYNCING: Make list management a team effort. Share and sync lists with friends, family, or colleagues instantly. DAILY UTILITY: Perfect for shared grocery shopping, daily to-dos, and recurring reminders. ICLOUD INTEGRATION: Your lists stay safe and accessible across all your Apple devices effortlessly. CLEAN & SIMPLE: Enjoy a stunning, minimalist UI designed for efficiency without unnecessary bloat. ===== POWERFUL LIST SETTINGS ===== SMART REMINDERS: Set single or repeating alerts for any list. CUSTOM THEMES: Personalize your experience with unique colors for every list. EFFICIENT ORGANIZATION: Automatically move completed items to the bottom or use alphabetical ordering. LIFE EVENT READY: Built-in flexibility for travel packing, moving house, or wedding registries. Get Checklist+ today and experience the simplest way to stay productive together! Terms of Service: http://dynamicappdesign.com/tos

About

Make

Create and manage an unlimited number of lists, notes, and reminders. Share lists with others, sort items, and utilize voice-to-text functionality. Enjoy offline access and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited lists and notes
  • Voice to text input
  • List sharing
  • Reminders
  • Offline mode
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Widget (in-app purchase)
Features
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Key Features: • Add an infinite amount of lists, list items, or notes • Supports voice to text Key Features: • Add an infinite amount of lists, list items, or notes • Supports voice to text • Share your lists or notes • Set reminders for your lists or notes • Sort alphabetically, by completed, or drag and drop your lists or notes • Edit, update, copy, complete, or delete your lists or notes • No internet available? No problem! Offline mode is supported • A widget is available after an in-app purchase. • Emoji s are supported • Print your lists or notes • Change the notebook's font size and color • Built to be an easy to use list maker • Is great for quick notes or notetaking. • Real-time, secure, shared groups of lists, that communicates to your friends and family. • Set a reminder for your loved one's lists, so they don't forget important items. • Add grocery list items to your family's lists without the need to text or talk to them. • A dark theme, and multiple color options are available for your list-making needs Privacy Policy: https://www.garbek.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.garbek.com/home/terms-and-conditions-for-make-a-list/

Screenshots

Checklist+3 screens
Make4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Make at 4.7 against Checklist+'s 4.4. Make also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 51%). Checklist+'s advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 198) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Make sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Make holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist+ has 7.9K ratings behind it against 198, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Checklist+'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Make's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Make every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Checklist+ versus Make: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklist+Make
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7.9K ratings)4.7 (198 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.9K — better198
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamic App Design LLCGarbek Inc.

Customer experience

Checklist+

All ratings7,859 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews419 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral10.7%
Negative38.4%

Make

All ratings198 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Checklist+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Make

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Checklist+

Subscriptions2
  • Checklist Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Checklist+ Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Checklist+ Premium Lifetime$19.99
4 purchases

Make

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove ads$4.99
  • Shared groups$19.99
  • Unlock all for life$49.99

Questions

Is Checklist+ free?
Checklist+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Make free?
Make is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checklist+ or Make?
Make is rated higher. Checklist+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Make averages 4.7 from 198 ratings.
Do Checklist+ or Make have ads?
Both Checklist+ and Make show ads.
Which is updated more often, Checklist+ or Make?
Checklist+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Make every 4 months. Most recently, Checklist+ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Make on September 24, 2026.

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