Comparison

Checklist Archive vs Tomodoro

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

Tomodoro

Features
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Focus on one thing at a time. PomoTimer splits your day into short focused sessions with real breaks in between. Start the timer, do one thing until it rings, then step away. That is the whole method, and it works. WHAT YOU GET - Classic 25 / 5 / 15 minute intervals, or set your own from 1 to 120 minutes - A long break automatically after every fourth session - Live Activity and Lock Screen countdown, so you can check the time without opening the app - Notifications and haptic feedback when a session ends - Light and dark themes that follow your system setting - A calm animated timer you can switch on or off - Works offline. No account, no sign-up MADE FOR Studying and exam revision, deep work, writing, coding, practising an instrument, chores, and time boxing for ADHD. Anything that goes better against a clock. REMOVE ADS ONCE PomoTimer is free with a small banner. A single in-app purchase removes every ad for good. No subscription, no trial. IN YOUR LANGUAGE Translated into more than 30 languages, including notifications and the Lock Screen timer.

Screenshots

Checklist Archive3 screens
Tomodoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Checklist Archive at none against Tomodoro's shown. Checklist Archive also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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 and Tomodoro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checklist Archive ships an update every 5 days, Tomodoro every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Checklist Archive versus Tomodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklist ArchiveTomodoro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin WrightJose Gerardo Palma Duran

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checklist Archive

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Tomodoro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Checklist Archive free?
Checklist Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tomodoro free?
Tomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Checklist Archive or Tomodoro have ads?
Tomodoro shows ads; Checklist Archive does not.
Which is updated more often, Checklist Archive or Tomodoro?
Checklist Archive ships an update every 5 days, and Tomodoro every 6 months. Most recently, Checklist Archive was updated on September 7, 2026 and Tomodoro on September 10, 2026.

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