# TickTick vs Basic Checklist

The clearest difference is rating: TickTick at 4.9 against Basic Checklist's 4.2. TickTick also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (46K vs 21). Basic Checklist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TickTick sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Basic Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

TickTick holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TickTick has 46K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of TickTick's written reviews are positive against 83% of Basic Checklist's.

TickTick ships an update weekly, Basic Checklist every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TickTick | Basic Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticktickto-do-list-and-calendar/id626144601/reviews)** | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-checklist/id676943983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 314 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appest Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/434073155) | [Derek Carter](https://appshunter.io/developer/676943986) |

## What reviewers say

### TickTick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticktickto-do-list-and-calendar/id626144601)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Productivity, #144 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you manage tasks, schedule events, and build habits. It offers cross-device synchronization, multiple reminders, and collaboration features. Stay organized and boost productivity with its comprehensive planning tools.

**Highlights:** Cross-device task synchronization, Multiple reminders and flexible scheduling, Calendar views and integration, Habit tracking and countdowns, Task list sharing for collaboration, Pomo Timer for focus, Task creation via email and Siri

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly TickTick Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual TickTick Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual TickTick Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual TickTick Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly customizable
- 👍 Clean, intuitive interface
- 🕰 Excellent habit tracking
- 📅 Seamless calendar integration
- 💡 Versatile task management features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues
- 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality
- 📝 Limited formatting options in notes
- 🕰 Pomodoro timer could be more streamlined
- 🗓 Calendar view could be more intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistencies between mobile and desktop apps
- Occasional task deletion issues when rearranging

**Requested features**

- Improved background sync for mobile devices
- More advanced calendar management options
- Enhanced formatting and markup support for notes
- Easier access to Pomodoro timer from task view
- Customizable task completion sound effects


### 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 TickTick free?

TickTick 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, TickTick or Basic Checklist?

TickTick is rated higher. TickTick averages 4.9 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Basic Checklist averages 4.2 from 21 ratings.

### Do TickTick or Basic Checklist have ads?

Neither TickTick nor Basic Checklist shows ads.

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

TickTick ships an update weekly, and Basic Checklist every 26 months. Most recently, TickTick was updated on September 29, 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.*