Comparison

Checklist Archive vs Ike Organizer

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

Head to head
About

Checklist Archive

Features
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Create checklists for recurring tasks (using checkboxes, headers, text, divider lines, and blank spacers) and edit them over time. Use them on your device or export them to share or print. Pin the checklist you’re currently working on to your (macOS) menu bar. Share your checklists and import checklists others share with you. Create categories to help organize your saved checklists so you have them ready when you’re going on a trip (or traveling longer-term), doing chores and other housekeeping tasks, or keeping track of work-related duties. Features: β€’ Create, edit, categorize, save, organize, and share nested checklists β€’ Export as PDFs or CSVs (and import CSV checklists made by others) β€’ Pin active checklist to macOS menu bar β€’ Apply absolute or relative timestamps to your completed tasks β€’ Checklists and categories sync between your iOS and macOS devices

About

Ike Organizer

Features
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End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Universal Purchase: Create and maintain Task (To Do) lists using the Eisenhower Matrix method of prioritization on macOS, iOS and iPadOS devices synchronized via iCloud. Multiplatform Ike Organizer provides an easy to use interface for managing Eisenhower Matrixes on Macintosh computers, as well as iOS and iPadOS devices. Matrix data is synchronized across devices via user's iCloud account. Eisenhower matrixes provide a visual guide to organize tasks by urgency and importance, optimizing focus and productivity. It’s a vital tool that cuts through the noise, eliminates time-wasters, and leaves space for what truly matters. This could be your ticket to game-changing productivity! See Productivity Patrol (https://productivitypatrol.com/eisenhower-matrix/) for a great explanation of The Eisenhower Matrix: What It Is and How to Use It. Also see slab (https://slab.com/blog/eisenhower-matrix/) for another great explanation of The Eisenhower Matrix: Prioritize Your Time on What Matters Most. Ike Organizer is a a multi-platform tool for creating and maintaining Eisenhower matrixes across iOS and macOS devices. Eisenhower matrix data is maintained in the user's iCloud, as well as the user's iPhone and/or Macintosh computer. Ike Organizer is a Universal Purchase: pay one price and get both the iOS and macOS Ike Organizer apps. Multiplatform Ike Organizer provides an easy to use interface for managing Eisenhower Matrixes on Macintosh computers, as well as iOS and iPadOS devices. Matrix data is synchronized across devices via user's iCloud account. Ike Organizer manages multiple Eisenhower Matrixes via an easy to navigate Split View interface. Ike Organizer Features: Multiplatform iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Help screens available throughout. iCloud synchronization of Matrix data. Almost all features are present in the iOS, iPadOS and macOS apps. Create and manage unlimited number of Eisenhower matrixes. Sample Eisenhower matrix loadable from toolbar. Color coded Quadrants are automatically created when adding a new Eisenhower matrix. Each of the 4 Quadrants display a text summary of the Quadrant's mission. Tapping on the summary text reveals a full statement of the Quadrant's mission. Quadrant tasks can be entered in multiple ways: New tasks can be added to the Quadrant via the Edit Tasks mode. The text description of a task can be added into the Potential Tasks List and then distributed to the appropriate Quadrant. Quadrant tasks can be easily copied or moved to another quadrant, as well as deleted. Quadrant's task lists can easily be reordered by dragging and dropping. All Task data is editable simply by tapping on the Task in the Quadrant Task List. Completed Tasks are maintained in the Quadrant Task List, struck-through in red, sorted to the bottom of the list. Tasks in the Delete Quadrant are automatically struck-through in blue to remind the user that tasks in this Quadrant are time wasters.

Screenshots

Checklist Archive3 screens
Ike Organizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Checklist Archive at every 5 days against Ike Organizer's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Checklist Archive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ike Organizer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist Archive ships an update every 5 days, Ike Organizer every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Checklist Archive versus Ike Organizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklist ArchiveIke Organizer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperColin WrightLewis Edward Garrett

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist Archive

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$4.99
3 purchases

Ike Organizer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Checklist Archive free?
Checklist Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ike Organizer free?
Ike Organizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Checklist Archive or Ike Organizer have ads?
Neither Checklist Archive nor Ike Organizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Checklist Archive or Ike Organizer?
Checklist Archive ships an update every 5 days, and Ike Organizer every 3 months. Most recently, Checklist Archive was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ike Organizer on November 5, 2026.

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