Comparison

Checkl vs BesideMe

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

Head to head
About

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

About

BesideMe

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Starting is often the hardest part. BesideMe helps you turn β€œI should do this” into one small next step. Name a task, choose the smallest action you can take, and start with 5 free minutes. Use it for studying, writing an email, household chores, or the work you keep putting off. ONE TASK. ONE SMALL STEP. Keep your task and next action in view throughout your session. Start with a quick example, write your own, or skip the setup and begin. START WITH 5 FREE MINUTES A short guided countdown helps you settle in. Both 5-minute and 15-minute sessions are free, with gentle prompts to bring your attention back. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Pause when you need to. Your task, next step and session progress stay saved when you leave or reopen the app. The timer accounts for time spent in the background; paused time stays paused. KEEP THE SAME TASK GOING At the end of a session, choose your next small step and continue the same task. See the time you have put into it across consecutive blocks. CHOOSE YOUR SUPPORT β€’ Get Unstuck: warm prompts to help you begin. β€’ Deep Work: quieter support with fewer nudges. β€’ Stay On Track: firmer prompts and an active check-in, available with Pro. BesideMe is a self-guided focus companion inspired by body doubling. It does not connect you to a live partner. It is designed for people who find it hard to start or return to a task, including people looking for ADHD-friendly focus support. BESIDEME PRO Unlock 10-, 25- and 45-minute sessions and the Stay On Track support style. Core task setup, 5- and 15-minute sessions, pause and resume, and same-task continuation are free. Your task text and session progress are stored on your device. No account is required to start focusing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Checkl3 screens
BesideMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Checkl at 15.1 against BesideMe's 18.6. On price, ads, 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. Checkl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BesideMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Checkl versus BesideMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecklBesideMe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Safovich冲 ζ΄ͺ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Checkl

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

BesideMe

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Checkl free?
Checkl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BesideMe free?
BesideMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Checkl or BesideMe have ads?
Neither Checkl nor BesideMe shows ads.

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