Comparison

Checklist Archive vs WhatsNext task manager

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

WhatsNext task manager

Features
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WhatsNext is a beautifully simple task manager designed around one question: what should you do next? Unlike complex todo apps that overwhelm you with features, WhatsNext uses just two lists: NEXT β€” Tasks that need your attention now LATER β€” Tasks scheduled for a future date HOW IT WORKS Add a task and it goes straight to your Next list. Need to defer something? Snooze it to Later with a specific date. When that date arrives, the task automatically moves back to Next. Type naturally β€” "Call mom tomorrow" or "Submit report next Friday" β€” and WhatsNext understands. It extracts dates from your text so you can capture tasks in seconds. KEY FEATURES β€’ Two-list simplicity β€” No folders, tags, or priorities to manage β€’ Natural language dates β€” Just type "tomorrow" or "next week" β€’ Automatic promotion β€” Snoozed tasks return to Next when due β€’ Recurring tasks β€” Set monthly or annual repeats for regular commitments β€’ Cloud sync β€” Sign in with Google to sync across devices β€’ Daily digest β€” Optional morning notification with your Next tasks β€’ Quick capture β€” macOS menu bar access for instant task entry β€’ Glassmorphic design β€” Clean, modern interface that stays out of your way PERFECT FOR β€’ People overwhelmed by complex task managers β€’ Anyone who wants a clear answer to "what's next?" β€’ Those who think in terms of "now" vs "not yet" WhatsNext respects your focus. No badges. No overdue guilt. Just a clear list of what needs your attention right now.

Screenshots

Checklist Archive3 screens
WhatsNext task manager3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhatsNext task manager at none against Checklist Archive's 1. Checklist Archive's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. WhatsNext task manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist Archive ships an update every 5 days, WhatsNext task manager every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Checklist Archive versus WhatsNext task manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklist ArchiveWhatsNext task manager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin WrightAlistair Pott

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist Archive

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$4.99
None

WhatsNext task manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Checklist Archive free?
Checklist Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhatsNext task manager free?
WhatsNext task manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Checklist Archive or WhatsNext task manager have ads?
Neither Checklist Archive nor WhatsNext task manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Checklist Archive or WhatsNext task manager?
Checklist Archive ships an update every 5 days, and WhatsNext task manager every 11 days. Most recently, Checklist Archive was updated on October 9, 2026 and WhatsNext task manager on October 18, 2026.

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