# Checklist vs Pulse

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checklist at none against Pulse's 2. Pulse's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Checklist against 5.0 for Pulse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checklist | Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-lite/id6756531145/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-minimal-habit-tracker/id6758865997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tesfaldet Haileab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853905353) | [Terror LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350269675) |

## What reviewers say

### Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-lite/id6756531145)

A straightforward and uncluttered application for managing your to-do lists. Easily add and complete tasks without needing an internet connection or an account. Designed for speed and ultimate simplicity.

**Highlights:** Quick task addition, Mark tasks as completed, Full offline functionality, No accounts required, Ad-free experience, No tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-minimal-habit-tracker/id6758865997)

Build and maintain daily routines with this minimalist habit tracker. Monitor your progress through a calendar heatmap and receive gentle reminders to stay on track. All your data is stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Custom habit icons and colors, Streak tracking with stats, Calendar heatmap visualization, Daily reminder notifications, Distraction-free dark interface, Local data storage

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pulse monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| pulse pro annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checklist free?

Checklist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pulse free?

Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Checklist or Pulse?

Checklist and Pulse are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Checklist or Pulse have ads?

Neither Checklist nor Pulse shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*