# Checklist vs TabChecklists

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Checklist at 68% against TabChecklists's 0%. Checklist also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checklist sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TabChecklists sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Checklist's written reviews are positive against 0% of TabChecklists's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | TabChecklists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-get-things-done/id6443571010/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabchecklists/id6504585797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ifeanyi Onuoha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639924654) | [Shota Higa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704609691) |

## What reviewers say

### Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-get-things-done/id6443571010)

Create smart, reusable lists for recurring tasks like groceries, routines, or packing. Automatically generate lists from descriptions, pasted text, or photos. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with optional Pro features for enhanced organization.

**Highlights:** Lists that write themselves, Automatic list generation from text or photos, Ticking items moves them aside, Lists that reset themselves daily/weekly, Reminders that stop when done, 40+ pre-made templates, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checklist Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Checklist Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Checklist Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Founding Member Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Checklist Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### TabChecklists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabchecklists/id6504585797)

Organize your tasks and lists efficiently with a tabbed interface. Manage shopping lists, to-do items, and belongings with color-coded categories and intuitive controls. Supports dark themes for a visually pleasing experience.

**Highlights:** Tab-based list management, Save frequently used items, Select/Deselect all items, Reorder lists via long-press, Easy tab swiping, Color-coded categories, Dark theme support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TabLists Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist free?

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

### Is TabChecklists free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Checklist or TabChecklists?

Checklist is rated higher. Checklist averages 4.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while TabChecklists averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Checklist or TabChecklists have ads?

TabChecklists shows ads; Checklist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checklist or TabChecklists?

Checklist ships an update every 4 days, and TabChecklists every 4 days. Most recently, Checklist was updated on November 14, 2026 and TabChecklists on November 4, 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.*