Comparison

SparkJoy! vs Check List

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

Head to head
About

SparkJoy!

This app delivers daily doses of inspiration through quotes, lyrics, and reminders. Brighten your mood, share positivity with loved ones, and reflect on uplifting messages.

Highlights
  • Daily inspirational quotes
  • Uplifting lyrics
  • Timeless reminders
  • Mood enhancement
  • Shareable content
  • Daily reflection prompts
Features
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Discover SparkJoy — your pocket companion for positivity. - Every tap reveals a new spark: a quote, lyric, or timeless reminder to stay inspired. - Brighten your day, lift your mood, and share sparks of joy with the people you love. - Receive daily sparks of joy, reflect, and share them with the world.

About

Check List

Features
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Fewer "oops" moments. A checklist you can reset and reuse. "Did I lock the door?" "Did I turn off the AC?" "Did I finish my homework?" Ever gotten halfway down the street and had to turn back? For the things you do every day, stop trying to remember. Let a list do it. Check, reset, repeat. That's all it takes to stop the daily slip-ups. This isn't a to-do list that disappears when you're done. It's a checklist you can reset and use again and again. No account needed. WHEN IT HELPS - Before you head out: Wallet, phone, keys. Check your must-haves at a glance before you step outside. - Locking up: Window locks, the gas valve, the iron's plug. Check before you go, and stop worrying once you're out. - Trips and business travel: Packing is easy when you reuse a list you've already made. Done in minutes. - School and work: Check the night before, and start the day without forgetting a thing. KEY FEATURES - One-tap checking: Tap to check off items in just a few moments before you leave. - Completion stamp: Check everything and a big stamp appears, so you can see that you've covered it all. - Reset all: Clear every check with one button and get ready for the next day. - Easy editing: Swipe left to edit or delete, press and hold to reorder. - Multiple lists: Keep separate lists for work, home, travel and more. Pro (one-time in-app purchase) - Unlimited checklists and items - Import and export lists (for backups, moving to a new phone, or sharing) - No ads Start with three things you grab every morning. Tomorrow, "Did I…?" becomes "Checked."

Screenshots

SparkJoy!1 screens
Check List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SparkJoy! at none against Check List's 1. SparkJoy! also leads on ads (none vs shown). Check List's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 14 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Check List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SparkJoy! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SparkJoy! ships an update every 14 months, Check List every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SparkJoy! versus Check List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparkJoy!Check List
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMorgan Raihirokazu murabe

In-app purchases

None

SparkJoy!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Check List

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is SparkJoy! free?
SparkJoy! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Check List free?
Check List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SparkJoy! or Check List have ads?
Check List shows ads; SparkJoy! does not.
Which is updated more often, SparkJoy! or Check List?
SparkJoy! ships an update every 14 months, and Check List every 5 months. Most recently, SparkJoy! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Check List on October 30, 2026.

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