# Strides vs Checklist

The clearest difference is rating: Strides at 4.8 against Checklist's 4.2. Strides also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 10) and device support (4 vs 2). Checklist's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strides sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Checklist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strides holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strides has 19K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Strides's written reviews are positive against 75% of Checklist's.

Strides ships an update fortnightly, Checklist every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strides | Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strides-habit-tracker-plus-goals/id672401817/reviews)** | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-reusable-lists/id6782725022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 147 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/507975203) | [Alex Usanin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826728409) |

## What reviewers say

### Strides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strides-habit-tracker-plus-goals/id672401817)

This app helps you organize your habits, routines, and goals in a single to-do list. Track progress with reminders and charts, and choose from over 150 templates or create your own. Get organized and build your perfect routine.

**Highlights:** Habit and goal tracking, Customizable trackers, 150+ templates, Progress reports and charts, Reminders, Daily checklist

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strides Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Strides Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Strides Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Strides Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Strides Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Strides Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Strides Plus | $39.99 | one-time |
| Strides Plus | $99.99 | one-time |
| Strides Plus | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Flexible and customizable
- 📊 Detailed progress tracking
- 🔄 Helpful for building habits
- 🎯 Effective for achieving goals
- 🤖 Seamless integration with Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free version features
- 🐛 Syncing and notification issues
- 🕰️ Lack of time-tracking capabilities
- 🗂️ Difficulty organizing multiple habits

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after iOS 14.8 update
- Incorrect data logging and display issues
- Notification bugs showing outdated information

**Requested features**

- Allow more than 3 habits in free version
- Add time tracking and time-based goals
- Improve syncing and notification reliability
- Introduce more customization and organization options
- Provide a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-reusable-lists/id6782725022)

Create reusable checklists for recurring tasks like packing, groceries, or routines. Start fresh lists from templates without altering the original. Share lists easily and access them offline.

**Highlights:** Create reusable checklist templates, Start new lists from templates, Offline functionality, Share lists via link, Organize lists with sections and emojis, Pin favorite lists

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checklist Pro — Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Checklist Pro: Sync & Sharing | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strides free?

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

### Is Checklist free?

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

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

Strides is rated higher. Strides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Checklist averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do Strides or Checklist have ads?

Neither Strides nor Checklist shows ads.

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

Strides ships an update fortnightly, and Checklist every 5 days. Most recently, Strides was updated on November 1, 2026 and Checklist on October 31, 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.*