# Upkeep Tasks vs Checklist

The clearest difference is update cadence: Checklist at every 4 days against Upkeep Tasks's every 2 months. Upkeep Tasks's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (64% vs 48%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upkeep Tasks sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Checklist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Upkeep Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 104 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Upkeep Tasks's written reviews are positive against 48% of Checklist's.

Upkeep Tasks ships an update every 2 months, Checklist every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upkeep Tasks | Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upkeep-tasks/id726162046/reviews)** | [3.6 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-tasks-and-routines/id878612832/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Upkeep Tasks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630174350) | [Checklist.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/878612835) |

## What reviewers say

### Upkeep Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upkeep-tasks/id726162046)

This app helps you remember and manage recurring tasks and maintenance. Set reminders for essential upkeep like changing air filters or car oil. Track completion history and stay on top of your responsibilities.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of built-in tasks, Customizable reminders, Task completion tracking, Add custom tasks (in-app purchase), Task history log, Badge icon for due tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business Category | $0.99 | one-time |
| Finance Category | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fitness Category | $0.99 | one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Premium Categories | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add Custom Tasks | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique rolling task scheduling system
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Excellent for tracking recurring maintenance tasks
- 📊 Maintains history of completed tasks
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscription required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recent update broke core functionality
- 🔐 Account login issues and authentication failures
- 📱 No multi-device or cloud sync capability
- ⚠️ Data loss when switching phones
- 🎨 New UI has excessive white space, shows only 4 tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Login won't stay logged in
- Cannot sign in after recent update
- Delete category function spins forever
- Notification badge doesn't always appear
- App doesn't register time passage without full restart

**Requested features**

- Multi-device sync and cloud backup
- Share tasks with family members
- Task completion history and reports
- Add pictures/attachments to tasks
- Widget for quick access


### Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-tasks-and-routines/id878612832)

Organize tasks and build routines with ready-made templates and helpful suggestions. Share lists with others and follow steps in guided mode for everyday chores, work procedures, and personal projects.

**Highlights:** Ready-made checklist templates, Helpful task suggestions, Guided step-by-step mode, Shareable lists, Repeatable routines, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checklist Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Checklist Family Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Checklist Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Checklist Family Yearly | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✅ Great for organization
- 🔄 Syncs across devices
- 💡 Helpful reminders
- 📝 Allows subcategories

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Updates delete all data
- 🐛 Bugs with updates
- ❌ Cannot log in
- ❌ Password issues
- ❌ Items disappear after update

**Reported bugs**

- Lists deleted after update
- Cannot log in
- Password reset issues
- Items disappear after update
- Inability to order lists

**Requested features**

- Dark mode
- Add deadlines and reminders
- Improve editing functionality
- Allow item deletion on iOS
- Enable note wrapping


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upkeep Tasks free?

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

### Is Checklist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Upkeep Tasks or Checklist?

Upkeep Tasks is rated higher. Upkeep Tasks averages 4.0 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Checklist averages 3.6 from 104 ratings.

### Do Upkeep Tasks or Checklist have ads?

Neither Upkeep Tasks nor Checklist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Upkeep Tasks or Checklist?

Upkeep Tasks ships an update every 2 months, and Checklist every 4 days. Most recently, Upkeep Tasks was updated on October 23, 2026 and Checklist on October 20, 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.*