# Basic Checklist vs Daily Checklist

The clearest difference is rating: Daily Checklist at 4.7 against Basic Checklist's 4.2. Daily Checklist also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (266 vs 21). Basic Checklist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (83% vs 70%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Checklist sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Basic Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Daily Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Checklist has 266 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 70% of Daily Checklist'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, Daily Checklist every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic Checklist | Daily Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-checklist/id676943983/reviews) | **[4.7 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-checklist-checkyourlist/id1571623264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **266** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Derek Carter](https://appshunter.io/developer/676943986) | [Brighten Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830114081) |

## 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


### Daily Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-checklist-checkyourlist/id1571623264)

Create and manage repeatable checklists for daily routines, packing, or cleaning. This app helps you feel less forgetful and overwhelmed by ensuring you have everything you need before leaving the house. It's designed for simplicity and can be synced across devices.

**Highlights:** Create repeatable checklists, Manage daily routines, Packing and cleaning lists, Syncs with iCloud, Home and lock screen widgets, Daily reminders, Shortcuts integration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective for routines
- 👍 Great for ADHD and organization
- 👍 Minimalist and clean design
- 👍 Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 👍 Reusable checklists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription/one-time purchase
- 💸 Free version very limited (2 lists)
- 💸 High price for basic functionality
- 💸 Overpriced compared to competitors
- 💸 AI bloat and subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Update destroyed 150 item list
- Watch app doesn't work
- Glitchy, slow loading/adding/removing items
- Text becomes inverted in dark mode (white on white)

**Requested features**

- Ability to re-order lists
- Groups within checklists
- Dark mode support
- Home Screen/Lock Screen widgets
- Sublists or headings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basic Checklist free?

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

### Is Daily Checklist free?

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

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

Daily Checklist is rated higher. Basic Checklist averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Daily Checklist averages 4.7 from 266 ratings.

### Do Basic Checklist or Daily Checklist have ads?

Neither Basic Checklist nor Daily Checklist shows ads.

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

Basic Checklist ships an update every 26 months, and Daily Checklist every 2 weeks. Most recently, Basic Checklist was updated on October 16, 2026 and Daily Checklist on October 19, 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.*