# Active Checklist vs Check/In

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Active Checklist | Check/In |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-checklist/id890916334/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SkyCharts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300623345) | [Stevan Fairburn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870010932) |

## What reviewers say

### Active Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-checklist/id890916334)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Allow unzipping of user checklists | $9.99 | one-time |


### Check/In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkin/id6757970520)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CheckIn Plus Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Active Checklist free?

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

### Is Check/In free?

Check/In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Active Checklist or Check/In have ads?

Neither Active Checklist nor Check/In shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Active Checklist or Check/In?

Active Checklist ships an update every 11 months, and Check/In every 9 days. Most recently, Active Checklist was updated on November 1, 2026 and Check/In on November 13, 2026.

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