# Basic Checklist vs Digital Planner

Basic Checklist and Digital Planner both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Basic Checklist's written reviews are positive against 21% of Digital Planner's. Basic Checklist also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Digital Planner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 21). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digital Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Basic Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Basic Checklist against 4.3 for Digital Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Planner has 14K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Basic Checklist's written reviews are positive against 21% of Digital Planner's.

Basic Checklist ships an update every 26 months, Digital Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic Checklist | Digital Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-checklist/id676943983/reviews) | **[4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-planner-task-journal/id1632352471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 20.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Derek Carter](https://appshunter.io/developer/676943986) | [ToolStyle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1402526967) |

## 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


### Digital Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-planner-task-journal/id1632352471)

This app combines a daily planner with creative tools to organize your life and express your imagination. Create habit trackers, to-do lists, and reading lists, all while using colorful templates, stickers, and brushes. It also features AI art generation to add unique visuals to your pages.

**Highlights:** Habit trackers, To-do lists, Reading and movie lists, Creative templates, Stickers and brushes, AI art generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planner & Calendar: Agenda | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| One month subscription | $13.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Months subscription | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| 2 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for organization
- 🌟 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 👍 Useful for planning and tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overly expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 📢 Constant prompts to upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect spelling on templates
- Subscription issues and charges

**Requested features**

- More free templates and options
- Ability to customize without paying
- Improved drawing/writing tools
- Reduced subscription cost


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basic Checklist free?

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

### Is Digital Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Basic Checklist or Digital Planner?

Digital Planner is rated higher. Basic Checklist averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Digital Planner averages 4.3 from 14K ratings.

### Do Basic Checklist or Digital Planner have ads?

Digital Planner shows ads; Basic Checklist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Basic Checklist or Digital Planner?

Basic Checklist ships an update every 26 months, and Digital Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Basic Checklist was updated on June 8, 2026 and Digital Planner on September 27, 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.*