# Basic Checklist vs Structured

The clearest difference is rating: Structured at 4.8 against Basic Checklist's 4.2. Structured also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (167K vs 21). Basic Checklist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Structured holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Structured has 167K 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 78% of Structured'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, Structured every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic Checklist | Structured |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-checklist/id676943983/reviews) | **[4.8 (167K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/structured-daily-planner-todo/id1499198946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **167K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 77.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 9 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Derek Carter](https://appshunter.io/developer/676943986) | [unorderly GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120717165) |

## 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


### Structured

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/structured-daily-planner-todo/id1499198946)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Free · Productivity, #102 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Organize your day with a visual timeline that integrates your calendar, to-dos, routines, and habits. This app helps users feel calmer, focus faster, and accomplish more daily. It's ideal for work, study, travel, and managing ADHD, offering planning tools and focus timers.

**Highlights:** Visual timeline for day and week organization, Inbox for instant idea capture, Sub-tasks and notes for project breakdown, Pomodoro focus timer and Live Activities, Color-coding and icon personalization, Recurring tasks and routines, AI-powered daily drafting

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Structured Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Structured Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Structured Pro (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $69.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly organized and structured
- 🎨 Customizable colors and icons
- ⏱️ Visualizes time and task duration
- 🗓️ Integrates with calendar and reminders
- 🧠 Helpful for ADHD and neurodivergent users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Tedious to change task times
- 🔀 Difficulty rearranging tasks
- 🔍 Lack of search for icons
- 📅 Missing weekly/monthly view
- ⏰ Notifications not customizable

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring subtasks not unchecking properly
- Sync issues between devices
- Glitches when changing task times

**Requested features**

- Drag and drop to rearrange tasks
- Ability to push back all tasks
- Shared calendars and task lists
- Routines and habit tracking
- More icon categories and search


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basic Checklist free?

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

### Is Structured free?

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

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

Structured is rated higher. Basic Checklist averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Structured averages 4.8 from 167K ratings.

### Do Basic Checklist or Structured have ads?

Neither Basic Checklist nor Structured shows ads.

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

Basic Checklist ships an update every 26 months, and Structured every 2 weeks. Most recently, Basic Checklist was updated on June 8, 2026 and Structured on September 28, 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.*