Active Checklist vs Check/In
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Active Checklist
This automated checklist app for pilots dynamically displays the correct checklist based on the current phase of flight. It tracks landings, includes timers, a notepad, and offers pre-loaded checklists for popular aircraft, with the ability to create custom ones. It also supports flight simulation interfaces.
- Automated phase-of-flight checklist display
- Customizable checklist creation
- Landing and flight time tracking
- Integrated notepad for ATIS/clearances
- Pre-loaded checklists for Cessna 172 and Piper PA-28
- X-Plane flight simulator interface
- Flight path tracking and download
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Active Checklist is the only AUTOMATED and customizable checklist app for pilots! Active Checklist automatically knows which phase of flight you're in and will correctly display the current checklist whether you're taking off, cruising or landing. Active Checklist gives you ease of mind knowing you'll always have the right checklist handy, allowing you keep your focus on flying. Additionally, Active Checklist will show the number of full-stop landings, touch-and-go/go-arounds. It also includes a timer, a flight timer and a handy notepad for ATIS or clearances. Active Checklist provides pre-loaded checklists for two airplanes: the Cessna 172 and the Piper PA-28. You can also easily create and use your own customized checklists. Active Checklist also interfaces with X-Plane if you want to use it when flight simulating. Active Checklist also includes the same bread crumbs feature as SkyCharts so you can see and download your flight. For more information, visit http://www.skycharts.net/?page_id=1951
Check/In
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Check/In helps you stay in touch with the people who matter without keeping a mental calendar. You choose a contact, write your message, and set a schedule. When it's time, Check/In opens your phone's message composer so you can review and press send. Key features - Schedule personal check-ins every few days, weeks, months, or yearly - Messages are always written by you, with no auto-generated content - No automatic sending: you decide when to send - Reminders respect your local time zone - Contact selection with multiple phone numbers - Pause, skip, or snooze reminders when life gets busy Check/In is designed for busy people who want to maintain real relationships with consistency and intention. Subscription Information Check/In Plus - Auto-Renewable Subscription Weekly Plan - $0.99 per week - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed or canceled in your App Store account settings Privacy Policy: https://checkintexts.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Check/In at every 9 days against Active Checklist's every 11 months. Active Checklist's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Active Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Check/In sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Active Checklist ships an update every 11 months, Check/In every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Active Checklist | Check/In |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SkyCharts LLC | Stevan Fairburn |
In-app purchases
Active Checklist
- Allow unzipping of user checklists$9.99
Check/In
- CheckIn Plus Weekly$0.997 Days









