# Checklist+ vs Basic Checklist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Checklist at none against Checklist+'s 3. Basic Checklist also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 51%). Checklist+'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 21). On price 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. Basic Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Checklist+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist+ has 7.9K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Checklist+'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Basic Checklist'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, Basic Checklist every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist+ | Basic Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-plus-daily-to-do-and-task/id534217434/reviews)** | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-checklist/id676943983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) | [Derek Carter](https://appshunter.io/developer/676943986) |

## 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


### Basic Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-checklist/id676943983)

Create unlimited checklists for groceries, to-dos, or any organizational need. This free, ad-free app helps you stay organized and track accomplishments by crossing items off your lists.

**Highlights:** Unlimited checklist creation, Ad-free experience, Grocery list organizer, To-do list management, Track accomplishments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist+ free?

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

### Is Basic Checklist free?

Basic Checklist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Checklist+ is rated higher. Checklist+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Basic Checklist averages 4.2 from 21 ratings.

### Do Checklist+ or Basic Checklist have ads?

Checklist+ shows ads; Basic Checklist does not.

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

Checklist+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Basic Checklist every 26 months. Most recently, Checklist+ was updated on September 27, 2026 and Basic Checklist on June 8, 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.*