# Checklist+ vs Party_Planner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Party_Planner at 100% against Checklist+'s 50%. Party_Planner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Checklist+'s advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checklist+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Party_Planner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checklist+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist+ has 7.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Checklist+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Party_Planner'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, Party_Planner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist+ | Party_Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-plus-daily-to-do-and-task/id534217434/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/party-planner/id6497567947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) | [DotNetIdeas LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/593048811) |

## 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


### Party_Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/party-planner/id6497567947)

This app streamlines party and event planning with intuitive sections for tasks, guests, menus, budgets, and shopping. It helps organize to-do lists, manage guest RSVPs, plan menus with associated tasks, and track expenses. Users can also import existing event details to save time when planning new events.

**Highlights:** Organized to-do list with countdown to event, Guest management with contact import and RSVP tracking, Menu planning with assigned tasks and shopping items, Budget tracking and expense monitoring, Create similar events by importing existing data, Cloud synchronization for multi-device access, Share lists with other users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist+ free?

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

### Is Party_Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Checklist+ or Party_Planner?

Checklist+ is rated higher. Checklist+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Party_Planner averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Checklist+ or Party_Planner have ads?

Checklist+ shows ads; Party_Planner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checklist+ or Party_Planner?

Checklist+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Party_Planner every 6 weeks. Most recently, Checklist+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Party_Planner on October 24, 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.*