Checklist vs CheckYourList
We give Checklist a 3.2 GPA and CheckYourList a 2.8, out of 4.0. Checklist grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Checklist
Checklist app with templates, guided runs and routines
CheckYourList
Reusable checklists for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
How we grade them
| 3.2GPAChecklistVery good | 2.8GPACheckYourListGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BChecklist Plus is $5.99 a month or $39.99 a year on the US App Store, and Family is $11.99 or $79.99. The yearly Plus price is about typical for a to-do app. The listing doesn't itemise what Plus adds, so it stays a B. | BThe FAQ gives Pro as $3.99 a month, $19.99 a year or $24.99 for life, and the yearly price is cheap. But the press kit says lifetime is $49.99, and the App Store lists two or three prices for each option. So check the number in the app before you tap. |
| Free plan and trial | BThe apps are free to download and use. But the store listings don't say where the free version stops, so we can't tell you how far you'll get. The web app does offer 14 days of Pro with no credit card. | BFree gets you 2 checklists with unlimited items, iCloud sync and the Watch app. Gym bag and morning routine, and that's your two. Widgets, daily reminders and more lists need Pro. |
| Features | BPublic templates, builders for groceries and packing with aisle-based categories, a guided mode for when order matters, and routines that schedule and track themselves. Lists share with family or a team. It's a checklist app first, though, so don't expect a project planner. | BIt does one small job and does it properly: reusable lists with a one-tap reset, a standalone Watch app, widgets, and Shortcuts that open a list for you. By design there's no scheduling of repeats and no sharing. |
| Ease of use | BWe have no App Store rating on record for it, so a B is as high as we go. Starting from a template or a builder means you rarely face a blank page, and the app suggests tasks as you type. | BNo App Store rating is on record for it, so a B is as high as we go. There's no login at all. Make a list, tick it, reset it. It's hard to imagine anything simpler. |
| Platforms and integrations | AiPhone, iPad, Android and a web app, and you can plan a checklist in ChatGPT or Claude and save it across. No native Mac or Windows app, so on a computer it's the browser. | CiPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, synced through iCloud, with Apple Shortcuts and Spotlight search. The FAQ says there's no Android version yet, and the App Store listing has no Mac app. |
| Best for | routines you follow one step at a time | checklists you reuse, like the gym bag |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Checklist and CheckYourList. How we grade
Where they differ
- Checklist starts at $5.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Checklist Plus). CheckYourList starts at $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Only Checklist lists a web app.
- Only Checklist lists an Android app.
- CheckYourList can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Checklist also covers templates.
At a glance
| Checklist | CheckYourList | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $5.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Checklist Plus) | $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year |
| Free plan | The apps are free to download and use, with Plus and Family subscriptions as in-app purchases. The store listings do not say where the free version stops. | Up to 2 checklists with unlimited items. Unlimited checklists, widgets, daily reminders and more customization need Pro. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of Checklist Pro offered in the web app, no credit card required | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Checklist.com B.V. | Brighten Labs, LLC |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | checkyourlist.app |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Checklist
- Repeatable routines such as cleaning, packing or morning checklists
- Households sharing grocery and chore lists
- Small teams running step-by-step procedures and SOPs
CheckYourList
- Routines repeated often, such as packing, gym bags and mornings
- People who want a checklist with no streaks or habit scores
- Apple Watch users who check items off from the wrist
Worth knowing
Checklist
- Prices here are the US App Store in-app purchases. The pricing page on checklist.com sits behind a security check and could not be read.
- The web app also names Pro and Enterprise plans for organizations, priced per seat; their prices are not covered here.
- The App Store listing is designed for iPad and iPhone and is not verified for macOS; there is no native Mac or Windows app.
- The store listings name the Plus and Family subscriptions without saying what each adds over the free version.
CheckYourList
- The free version is limited to 2 checklists; widgets and daily reminders are Pro features.
- Apple devices only: the FAQ says there is no Android version yet, and the App Store listing does not include a Mac app.
- Vendor pages disagree on the lifetime price, and the App Store lists two or three prices for each Pro option, so the price shown in the app may differ.
- By design it has no streaks, habit tracking or recurring-task scheduling.
Key features
Checklist
- Templates and builders
- Lists can start from public checklist templates or from builders for groceries, routines and packing. The groceries builder has presets and aisle-based categories.
- Guided mode
- Guided mode walks through a checklist one step at a time, for routines, packing, cleaning or any procedure where the order matters.
- Routines and schedules
- A checklist that repeats can be turned into a routine, scheduled, reused and tracked over time, and the next run can be scheduled when one finishes.
- Sharing and teams
- Checklists are shared with family, friends or teammates. Recent releases added team invitations inside the app and access management for members and guests.
- Reminders and task suggestions
- Tasks can carry reminders, and the app suggests tasks while a list is being built.
- Checklists from ChatGPT or Claude
- The September 2026 release notes describe planning a checklist with ChatGPT or Claude and then saving it to Checklist.
CheckYourList
- Uncheck All
- A finished checklist is reset with one tap on Uncheck All, so the same list is ready for the next day or the next trip without being rebuilt.
- Apple Watch app
- A standalone watchOS app syncs with the iPhone, so lists can be viewed and items checked off from the wrist.
- iCloud sync with no account
- Checklists sync across iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch through iCloud. There is no login; the press kit says the developer sees none of the data.
- Daily reminders
- A checklist can have a daily reminder that sends a notification at a set time each day. The FAQ lists reminders among the Pro features.
- Widgets
- Home screen and lock screen widgets show how many items are left on a checklist and open it directly. Widgets need Pro.
- Shortcuts and Spotlight
- Apple Shortcuts automations can open a checklist or a group of checklists, and checklists, groups and items are searchable in Spotlight.
Plans
Checklist
Free$0
The free download on the App Store and Google Play. The listings do not itemize its limits.
Checklist Plus Monthly$5.99
per month
The lower-priced paid subscription, billed monthly through the App Store. The listing does not itemize what it adds.
Checklist Plus Yearly$39.99
per year
Checklist Plus billed once a year, about 44% less than twelve monthly payments.
Checklist Family Monthly$11.99
per month
The Family subscription billed monthly through the App Store. The listing does not itemize what it adds.
Checklist Family Yearly$79.99
per year
Checklist Family billed once a year, about 44% less than twelve monthly payments.
CheckYourList
Free$0
Up to 2 checklists with unlimited items, with iCloud sync and the Apple Watch app.
Pro Monthly$3.99
per month
Unlimited checklists, widgets, daily reminders and more customization. The App Store also lists a $7.99 Pro Monthly purchase.
Pro Yearly$19.99
per year
The same Pro features billed once a year. The App Store also lists a $29.99 Pro Yearly purchase.
Pro Lifetime$24.99
one-time purchase
Pro with a single payment. The FAQ says $24.99 but the press kit says $49.99, and the App Store lists $24.99, $49.99 and $69.99.
Ways to pay less
Checklist
- Annual discount
About 44% less with yearly billing
On the US App Store, Checklist Plus is $5.99 monthly or $39.99 yearly and Checklist Family is $11.99 monthly or $79.99 yearly, so a year costs about 44% less than twelve months.
CheckYourList
- Annual discount
About 58% less with the yearly subscription
The FAQ gives Pro at $3.99 a month or $19.99 a year. Twelve monthly payments come to $47.88, so the yearly subscription costs about 58% less.
- Lifetime license
One-time lifetime purchase of Pro
Pro can be bought once instead of by subscription. The FAQ gives the price as $24.99; the press kit says $49.99, and the App Store lists $24.99, $49.99 and $69.99.
