Comparison

Task Compass for Reminders vs Checkl

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

Head to head
About

Task Compass for Reminders

Features
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Task Compass is for you if: - Have long to-do lists - Need to choose what to work on next - Want to keep the important task on top of list - Want top task on the lock screen This isn’t for you if you need complex project hierarchies, dependencies, or time tracking. Task Compass prioritizes your tasks by asking you to compare two tasks. "Which task is more important?" The app finds and displays your top priority, in-app, in a widget, in a live activity, and in a lock screen widget. Always in sync with Apple Reminders. No new accounts. Your data lives on your phone and in your iCloud account. Terms of Use: Standard Apple Terms (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

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Checkl

Features
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checkl is the checklist app that actually makes sure things get done. Add optional AI visual validation to any checklist item. Snap a photo of the stove, the front door, or the lights β€” and AI confirms it's actually off, locked, or done. Every verification is timestamped and logged so you have proof you can look back on. No more second-guessing whether you turned off the stove or locked the door when leaving home. SMART SCHEDULES Three schedule types built for real life: β€’ One-time: check items off and archive when done. Perfect for projects, packing lists, or errands. β€’ Recurring: auto-resets daily, weekly, or on a custom schedule. Your morning routine is ready every single day. β€’ Deadline: countdown to a date you set. Auto-archives when it passes. AI VISUAL VALIDATION Only in checkl. Point your camera at any item and AI validates it against your rules. Stove off? Door locked? Windows closed? Get a green checkmark with a confidence score, timestamped and saved. AUTO-RESET Recurring checklists reset automatically on schedule. Complete your "Leaving home" checklist today β€” it's fresh and ready tomorrow morning. No manual reset needed. SESSION HISTORY Every completed session is logged with timestamps, duration, and AI verification results. Look back at any day and see exactly what was checked, when, and how it was verified. 8 TEMPLATES TO START FAST β€’ Leaving home β€’ Morning routine β€’ Grocery list β€’ Packing for trip β€’ End of work day β€’ Gym bag β€’ Closing up shop β€’ Kids school prep Or start from scratch with your own. MORE FEATURES β€’ Custom emoji icons for every checklist β€’ Copy items between checklists β€’ Drag to reorder checklists and items β€’ Archive and restore completed checklists β€’ Dark mode and light mode β€’ Export and import your data as a backup β€’ Meet Chekko, your AI verification assistant FREE VS PRO checkl is free with 2 checklists, unlimited items, all schedule types, and session history. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited checklists, AI visual verification, and session analytics & stats. Pro: $3.99/month or $27.99/year (save 42%). Includes a 7-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy first. Your checklists stay on your device. No account required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://checkl.app/#privacy

Screenshots

Task Compass for Reminders4 screens
Checkl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Task Compass for Reminders at none against Checkl's 2. Checkl's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. Checkl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Task Compass for Reminders asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Task Compass for Reminders versus Checkl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTask Compass for RemindersCheckl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaciej BlizinskiMichael Safovich

In-app purchases

None

Task Compass for Reminders

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Checkl

Subscriptions2
  • Checkl Pro Plan - Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Checkl Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$27.991 Year

Questions

Is Task Compass for Reminders free?
Task Compass for Reminders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Checkl free?
Checkl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Task Compass for Reminders or Checkl have ads?
Neither Task Compass for Reminders nor Checkl shows ads.

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