# Basic Checklist vs Checklist Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Checklist Widget at 4.7 against Basic Checklist's 4.2. Checklist Widget also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (334 vs 21). Basic Checklist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checklist Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Basic Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Checklist Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checklist Widget has 334 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 94% of Checklist Widget's.

Basic Checklist ships an update every 26 months, Checklist Widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic Checklist | Checklist Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-checklist/id676943983/reviews) | **[4.7 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-widget-check-me/id1644081033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **334** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **94.1% 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 | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Derek Carter](https://appshunter.io/developer/676943986) | [Giacomo Pignoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563547409) |

## 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


### Checklist Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-widget-check-me/id1644081033)

Organize your tasks with a minimalist to-do list app. Features a clean interface, home screen widgets for quick access, and iCloud sync for seamless device synchronization. Manage your lists efficiently with various tools for sorting, clearing, and updating items.

**Highlights:** Minimalist UI, Home Screen Widgets, iCloud Sync, Infinite Checklists, Show/hide checked elements, Automatic URL recognizer, Color and icon customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check Me Plus | $9.99 | per year |
| Check Me Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Check Me Plus Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ Minimalist and clean design
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Interactive widgets
- 💰 Free to use with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy list rearrangement
- 🤔 Widget refresh issues
- ❓ Widget usability confusion

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot rearrange list order without glitching
- Widget does not refresh after edits
- Widget stopped working
- Confusion on how to use widgets

**Requested features**

- Ability to drag and organize list items
- Add urgent task flag or due by date feature
- Add reminders/notifications
- Add sub categories
- iCloud sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basic Checklist free?

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

### Is Checklist Widget free?

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

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

Checklist Widget is rated higher. Basic Checklist averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Checklist Widget averages 4.7 from 334 ratings.

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

Neither Basic Checklist nor Checklist Widget shows ads.

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

Basic Checklist ships an update every 26 months, and Checklist Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Basic Checklist was updated on October 16, 2026 and Checklist Widget on October 18, 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.*