# Basic Checklist vs Tappsk

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Checklist at none against Tappsk's 12. Basic Checklist also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Tappsk's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 26 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tappsk sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Basic Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tappsk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tappsk has 1.1K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Basic Checklist's written reviews are positive against 90% of Tappsk's.

Basic Checklist ships an update every 26 months, Tappsk monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic Checklist | Tappsk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-checklist/id676943983/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappsk-todo-and-habit-tracker/id1385049326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Derek Carter](https://appshunter.io/developer/676943986) | [MATVEY KONDAKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385049325) |

## 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


### Tappsk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappsk-todo-and-habit-tracker/id1385049326)

Consolidate your planner, habit tracker, reminders, and calendar into one intuitive app. Manage all your tasks and daily schedules efficiently with a clean interface and powerful features.

**Highlights:** Unified task and schedule management, Habit creation and tracking, Customizable reminders, Voice task input, Task sharing, Subtask checklists, Logbook for task history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Routine & productivity tracker | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version (1 year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium (1 year) | $9.99 | per year |
| To-do list & task manager | $19.99 | per year |
| To-do list & task manager | $19.99 | per year |
| To-do list & task manager | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium version (one time) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium version one time promo | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium version (sale) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version (Life-time) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Premium version (lifetime US) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Habit tracking
- 👍 Organizes tasks well
- 🚀 Efficient for productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💰 Paywall for key features

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring tasks not always showing up correctly
- Notifications not always working as expected
- Issues with app crashing or freezing

**Requested features**

- Add more free habits and tasks
- Allow more customization of lists and views
- Integrate with calendar and other productivity apps
- Add time tracking and scheduling features
- Improve sync between devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basic Checklist free?

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

### Is Tappsk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Basic Checklist or Tappsk?

Tappsk is rated higher. Basic Checklist averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Tappsk averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Basic Checklist or Tappsk have ads?

Neither Basic Checklist nor Tappsk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Basic Checklist or Tappsk?

Basic Checklist ships an update every 26 months, and Tappsk monthly. Most recently, Basic Checklist was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tappsk on October 26, 2026.

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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.*