Comparison

Checklist vs The First Hour

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

Head to head
About

Checklist

Features
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THE SMART REUSABLE CHECKLIST FOR ROUTINES, CABIN, BOAT & TRAVEL Stop recreating lists from memory. Build powerful, recurring checklists for your Cabin, Boat, RV, or Daily Habits. Use Smart Geofencing to make lists appear automatically when you arrive at a specific GPS location. Reset with one tap and reuse forever. Tired of simple to-do lists that disappear when finished? This app is a professional maintenance log and habit tracker for those who need to remember how a task is done. Perfect for complex routines, seasonal maintenance, and travel packing. 3 SMART LIST TYPES: ADAPTS TO YOUR LIFE Unlike generic task managers, our hybrid lists adapt to your workflow: - ROUTINE (Auto-Reset): Daily habit tracker that resets automatically every morning. Perfect for medication, gym logs, or daily chores. - RECURRING (Manual Reset): The classic reusable checklist for places you return to. Ideal for Cabin opening, Boat launch, and Camping packing lists. - ONE-TIME (Smart Archive): The ultimate shopping list and errand manager. Completed items move to your archive to keep your focus sharp. Perfect for Groceries. LOCATION MAGIC (SMART GEOFENCING) Link a checklist to a GPS location. When you arrive at the cabin, the harbor, or the office, your To-Do list is ready. - Geofencing Technology: Your routines find you. - Context-Aware: See only the tasks you need, where you need them. REDUCE MENTAL LOAD & PREVENT MISTAKES - Smart Bottom Input: Add items instantly with auto-icon suggestions and archive autocomplete. - Build Consistency: Ensure tasks are done right every time, even months later. - Share with Crew: Sync and share routines with family or coworkers (Editor/Viewer roles). - Works Offline: Reliable in the mountains or at sea - no internet required. KEY FEATURES - 3 Dedicated Modes: Routine, Recurring, and One-Time. - Automatic Reset: Saves time by clearing lists based on your schedule. - GPS Triggers: Smart location-aware visibility with radius control. - Collaborative Sharing: Manage tasks together with real-time cloud sync. - Clean Interface: Step-by-step focus without cluttered boards or ads. NOT A GENERIC TO-DO APP No more forgetting the water valve at the cabin or the drain plug on the boat. From professional maintenance logs to your daily grocery run, start trusting your process. End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The First Hour

This app helps you replace morning phone scrolling with intentional planning. It offers a quick daily to-do list, intention setting, and evening reflection to build awareness and track progress. Designed to foster focus and reduce phone dependency for more purposeful days.

Highlights
  • Morning planning with daily to-do list
  • Set daily priorities and intentions
  • Evening reflection and progress review
  • Habit streak tracking
  • Visual progress and celebrations
  • Reduce phone scrolling
Features
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Stop scrolling, start succeeding. FirstHour replaces your morning phone scrolling habit with 3 minutes of intentional planning. Transform chaotic mornings into purposeful days. - Morning Planning Beautiful daily todo list with quick-add suggestions Set priorities and intentions for your day Replace mindless scrolling with mindful planning Takes just 2-3 minutes - Evening Reflection Review what you accomplished with visual progress Rate your day and capture key insights Build awareness of what actually matters Simple check-in to close your day - Habit Building Track streaks of intentional mornings Visual progress that keeps you motivated Encouraging celebrations for consistency Designed for daily use without overwhelm The first 30 minutes of your day shape everything that follows. Instead of consuming other people's content, start with your own intentions. Users report better focus, reduced phone dependency, and more productive days. Perfect if you want to: Break morning phone scrolling addiction Build consistent daily planning habits Start days with clarity instead of chaos Develop healthier technology relationships Simple, beautiful, effective. No complexity—just a tool that helps you reclaim your mornings and transform your days. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
The First Hour4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The First Hour at none against Checklist's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Checklist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and The First Hour sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Checklist versus The First Hour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistThe First Hour
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtle RavndalElber Funez

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Checklist

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly payment)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly payment)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads (One-Time)$3.99
4 purchases

The First Hour

Subscriptions4
  • First Hour Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • FirstHour Premium Annual$7.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Checklist free?
Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The First Hour free?
The First Hour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Checklist or The First Hour have ads?
Checklist shows ads; The First Hour does not.

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