Comparison

Checkon vs Orient

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

Head to head
About

Checkon

Features
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Meet Checkon - a calm, powerful checklist system built to help you move through your day with clarity. Turn any part of life into a clean structure: Folders → Checklists → Tasks. Use it for routines, work sprints, workouts, home, learning, or anything you want to repeat and improve. Why Checkon • Simple, satisfying checklists that keep you moving • Folders for every area of life (Work, Health, Home, Projects, etc.) • Pin what matters today so your priorities stay visible • Repeatable routines that reset on a schedule • Gentle flexibility when plans change (postpone and keep going) • Progress you can feel with a dashboard that makes momentum obvious • Search + Library to find anything fast • Stacks + playback for guided sessions and focus mode Free vs Checkon Pro Free includes: • Up to 5 folders • Up to 5 checklists • Up to 3 pinned checklists • Up to 3 favorites Checkon Pro unlocks: • Unlimited folders • Unlimited checklists • Unlimited pins & favorites • Custom Folder Widgets Made for real life Checkon is designed with ADHD in mind for people who want structure without stress. Start with the included demo checklists for inspiration, then customize everything into your own system. Checkon helps you stop thinking about what to do - and start doing it. Support: https://chase-on.com/pages/checkon-core-app-contact Privacy Policy: https://chase-on.com/pages/checkon-app-routine-power-house-privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Orient

This app guides users toward a healthier phone relationship through behavioral psychology and ACT principles. It offers interactive tools to interrupt unhealthy habits and build momentum towards personal goals, rather than just blocking apps.

Highlights
  • Interactive 'Stop Distraction' sequence
  • Build momentum with streaks
  • Cultivate self-awareness
  • Enhance impulse control
  • App blocking functionality
Features
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Orient helps you build a healthier relationship with your phone using behavioral psychology and ACT. Instead of relying on willpower or merely app blocking, you’ll learn to interrupt unhealthy habits and make choices that align with what matters most to you. What you get: - Interactive "Stop Distraction" sequence based on ACT (acceptance and commitment training) to help you eliminate distraction and go toward what truly matters to you. - Streaks that help you build momentum - App blocking that helps you cultivate self awareness & impulse control *All features described above require a subscription.* Terms of Use: https://theiliumgroup.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://theiliumgroup.net/privacy

Screenshots

Checkon4 screens
Orient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Orient at none against Checkon's shown. Checkon's advantage is iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Checkon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Orient sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkon ships an update every 10 days, Orient weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Checkon versus Orient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckonOrient
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size277 MB116 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAnthony ChaseThe ilium group LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Checkon

Subscriptions2
  • Checkon Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Checkon Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Orient

Subscriptions2
  • Orient Monthly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Orient Yearly Plan7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Checkon free?
Checkon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orient free?
Orient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Checkon or Orient have ads?
Checkon shows ads; Orient does not.
Which is updated more often, Checkon or Orient?
Checkon ships an update every 10 days, and Orient weekly. Most recently, Checkon was updated on October 30, 2026 and Orient on November 5, 2026.

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