Comparison

Checklist vs Atela

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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/

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Atela

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Personal lists, team work, and your week's schedule β€” calmly together. No hustle, no streaks, no ads. Just the tools you reach for daily, designed to stay out of your way. β€” FOR YOU β€’ Lists with modes β€” switch a list to Tasks (priorities, due dates, subtasks), Shopping (quantities and units), or define your own. One app, many shapes. β€’ Schedule tab β€” see your day, week, or upcoming month in a visual timeline. Drag tasks to reschedule. Batch-manage overdue items in one tap. β€’ Insights β€” quietly tracks completed vs. due, weekly pace, and the lists that need attention. No streaks, no shame. β€’ Routines that recur β€” daily medication, weekly groceries, monthly bills. Atela handles the recurrence; you handle the doing. FOR YOUR TEAM β€’ Share any list β€” invite by email or link. Roles: owner, editor, viewer. β€’ Real-time sync β€” comments, completions, and edits appear instantly across devices, no refresh. β€’ Pulse activity feed β€” who finished what, mentions, comments, attachments. Catch up in 30 seconds. β€’ Mentions and assignments β€” @-tag a teammate; they get notified. SMART, NEVER NOISY β€’ Voice-to-task β€” speak in any of 25 languages. Atela extracts the title, due date, priority, and assignee. β€’ Smart filters β€” describe what you want in natural language ("overdue items assigned to me"). Save and reuse. β€’ Comment summaries β€” long thread? One tap, one paragraph. CALM BY DESIGN β€’ Local-first β€” every list works offline. Sync catches up when you're back online. β€’ No tracking. No ads. No analytics SDKs. β€’ Encrypted sync. Your data stays yours; export or delete anytime. β€’ Available in 25 languages, including right-to-left scripts. ALSO β€’ Apple Watch app β€” quick add, daily list, mark complete from your wrist. β€’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets β€” Up Next, Today, and a list of choice. β€’ Calendar Sync β€” items with due dates appear in your local Apple Calendar. β€’ Email-to-Task β€” forward emails to your dedicated address; they become tasks. β€” Free to start, with all the basics. Atela Pro unlocks unlimited lists, AI features, custom modes, advanced insights, and team workspaces. Subscriptions auto-renew until canceled; manage in Apple ID > Subscriptions. β€” Made for people who want a task manager that stays out of the way. Privacy: atela.app/privacy Terms: atela.app/terms Support: support@atela.app

Screenshots

Checklist4 screens
Atela4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Atela at none against Checklist's shown. Checklist's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Atela sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Checklist versus Atela: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklistAtela
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size132 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtle RavndalMIGUEL RIDRUEJO MENDOZA

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

Atela

Subscriptions4
  • Atela Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Atela Team Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Atela Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Atela Team Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

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

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