# Basic Checklist vs Do.List

The clearest difference is rating: Do.List at 4.7 against Basic Checklist's 4.2. Do.List also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 21). Basic Checklist's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Do.List holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Do.List has 2.4K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Basic Checklist's written reviews are positive against 76% of Do.List's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Basic Checklist ships an update every 26 months, Do.List weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic Checklist | Do.List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-checklist/id676943983/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolist-to-do-list-organizer/id1036135343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 76.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Derek Carter](https://appshunter.io/developer/676943986) | [DG Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/881345071) |

## What reviewers say

### Basic Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-checklist/id676943983)

Create unlimited checklists for groceries, to-dos, or any organizational need. This free, ad-free app helps you stay organized and track accomplishments by crossing items off your lists.

**Highlights:** Unlimited checklist creation, Ad-free experience, Grocery list organizer, To-do list management, Track accomplishments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Do.List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolist-to-do-list-organizer/id1036135343)

Organize your daily tasks and life with three main lists: Today, Tomorrow, and Later. Utilize "Life Lists" for groceries, reminders, books to read, and more. This app focuses on simplicity and personal organization without ads or accounts.

**Highlights:** Today, Tomorrow, Later lists, Customizable "Life Lists", Drag and drop prioritization, iCloud backup and syncing, Apple Watch support, Today widget, Motivational notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helps stay organized
- 👍 Customizable lists
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Useful life lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Syncing and backup issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤔 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect item movement between lists
- Grocery list not saving custom items
- App freezing and crashing
- Syncing and backup failures

**Requested features**

- Recurring tasks
- Reminders and notifications
- Ability to rearrange list items
- iPad and Apple Watch support
- Multilingual support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basic Checklist free?

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

### Is Do.List free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Basic Checklist or Do.List?

Do.List is rated higher. Basic Checklist averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Do.List averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Basic Checklist or Do.List have ads?

Neither Basic Checklist nor Do.List shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Basic Checklist or Do.List?

Basic Checklist ships an update every 26 months, and Do.List weekly. Most recently, Basic Checklist was updated on October 16, 2026 and Do.List on October 15, 2026.

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