Daylist vs Checkmate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Daylist
This app offers a minimalist approach to daily planning and routine tracking. It helps users organize tasks, build habits, and manage schedules in a focused environment. Features include smart checklists, real-time list sharing, and a hydration tracker, all enhanced by a motivating cat mascot and customizable themes.
- Minimalist daily planner
- Routine tracker
- Smart checklists
- Real-time list sharing
- Hydration tracker
- Customizable themes
- Home screen widgets
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Daylist is a simple list app that keeps you organized without the overwhelm. Groceries, packing, projects, everyday to-dos — create a list, check things off, and stay on top of what matters, all in one calm, focused place. LISTS FOR EVERYTHING Create colorful checklists with automatic progress tracking and completion rates. Build grocery and shopping lists organized by category, project to-do lists, or anything else you need. No bloated menus, no unnecessary complexity — just clean lists that are quick to make and satisfying to finish. SHARE & COLLABORATE Share lists with family or friends in real time. Assign tasks, track progress together, and see updates instantly. Shared lists have never been this effortless — no more forgotten items at the store. REMINDERS & RECURRING TASKS Never forget what matters. Set one-time or recurring reminders for weekly errands, regular chores, and long-term goals. WIDGETS FOR HOME & LOCK SCREEN Add Daylist widgets to your home screen or lock screen for a quick look at your lists and reminders without even opening the app. Daylist is for people who value clarity over complexity. Make your first list today. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Checkmate
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Checkmate is a powerful checklist and productivity app built to help you organise your life your way. Create custom checklists, plan projects, track progress, personalise your workspace, and unlock a modern productivity experience designed for speed, flexibility, and creativity. Whether you are planning your day, organising university work, tracking goals, building routines, managing travel plans, or creating detailed collections, Checkmate adapts to your workflow. Features • Create unlimited custom checklists • AI powered checklist generation • Fully customisable checklist styling • Dark mode and light mode support • Marketplace for templates, widgets, styles, sounds, and more • Daily rewards and unlockables • Progress tracking and statistics • Clean and modern UI designed for mobile • Local first design with fast performance • Import and export checklist templates • Personal productivity tools in one app • Regular feature updates and improvements Built for flexibility Checkmate is designed to feel simple at first, while allowing advanced customisation for power users. Personalise your workflow with templates, colours, layouts, widgets, sounds, and more. From daily tasks to large projects, Checkmate helps you stay organised without feeling cluttered. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Checkmate at none against Daylist's shown. Checkmate also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Daylist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Checkmate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Daylist ships an update fortnightly, Checkmate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Daylist | Checkmate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (97 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 97 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Home Tasker | Zaid Shaikh |
In-app purchases
Daylist
- Daylist Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Daylist Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Daylist Lifetime$44.99
Checkmate
- Checkmate Pro$5.991 Month









