The Checklist Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Checklist in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Checklist
The Insider’s Guide
Checklist app with templates, guided runs and routines
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among to-do list apps, read from Checklist’s own pages.
Made by Checklist.com B.V. · checked Oct 9, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Checklist’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Checklist’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 9, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 27 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade
Checklist, from Checklist.com B.V., is a checklist and task-list app for iPhone, iPad and Android with a companion web app. A list can be started from a public template or a guided builder, followed one step at a time in guided mode, shared with family or teammates, and turned into a routine that is scheduled and repeated. The mobile apps are free to download, and Plus and Family subscriptions are sold as in-app purchases.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Checklist, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Guided mode walks you through one step at a time, and a list can become a routine that reschedules itself.
- 1
Best for routines you follow one step at a time
Checklist is for lists you run more than once, like the morning routine, the packing list or the weekly clean.
- 2
Paid plans start at $3.33 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $5.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Checklist Plus).
- 3
There is a 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.
- 4
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 5
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.
- 6
Guided mode
Guided mode walks through a checklist one step at a time, for routines, packing, cleaning or any procedure where the order matters.
- 7
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.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 27 of 123
That is against the other to-do list apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
You could make this
A to-do list at its plainest is tasks with dates, repeats and a box to tick.
Checklist at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $5.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Checklist Plus)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial of Checklist Pro offered in the web app, no credit card required
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Checklist.com B.V.
- Category
- To-Do List Apps
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for routines you follow one step at a time
Checklist is for lists you run more than once, like the morning routine, the packing list or the weekly clean. Guided mode walks you through one step at a time, and a list can become a routine that reschedules itself. But the store listings name Plus and Family plans without saying what either adds or where free ends, the pricing page couldn't be read, and there's no Mac or Windows app.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Plus is $39.99 a year, about $3.33 a month, which is the middle of this category. Monthly it's $5.99 and Family is $79.99 a year. And nobody says what Plus adds over free, so you're buying blind. |
| Free plan and trial | C | The apps are free to download and use, but the store listings never say where free stops, so you won't know the cap until you meet it. The web app does hand you 14 days of Pro with no card. |
| Features | C | Templates, builders for groceries and packing, a guided mode for when order matters, routines that reschedule themselves, sharing with family or a team. It does checklists fully, which is a smaller job than this category's: no projects, no planner. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but there's genuinely little to set up: you start from a public template or a builder rather than a blank page, and the app suggests tasks as you go. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | iPhone, iPad, Android and a web app, and you can plan a list in ChatGPT or Claude and save it over. No native Mac or Windows app, no API, and those two are the only integrations on record. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Checklist is for
- Fits if you repeat the same routine and want to be walked through it step by step
- Works for households or small teams who share one list or run the same procedure every week
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want to know what's free before you start, as the listings don't spell it out
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $5.99 against $39.99 for the year, or $11.99 a month for Family
- Not for you if you want a native Mac or Windows app, because there isn't one
- Watch out: the web app's Pro and Enterprise plans are priced per seat, but their prices aren't on record here
- Too light for projects or planning, as it does checklists only, with ChatGPT and Claude the only integrations
Good to know
Good for
- Repeatable routines such as cleaning, packing or morning checklists
- Households sharing grocery and chore lists
- Small teams running step-by-step procedures and SOPs
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$3.33
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
Checklist has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Checklist Plus).
And nobody says what Plus adds over free, so you're buying blind.
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.
The 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.
Trying it first
14-day free trial of Checklist Pro offered in the web app, no credit card required
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026.
Ways to pay less
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.
Stated on apps.apple.com
What the app costs elsewhere
Each country’s App Store price for “Checklist Plus Yearly”, against $39.99 in the United States, in dollars at the day’s rate. The four cheapest and the four dearest of 11.
| Country | Price there | In dollars | Against the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | Rp 599ribu | $33.50 | 16% less |
| Canada | $49.99 | $35.14 | 12% less |
| India | ₹ 3,499 | $36.17 | 10% less |
| Philippines | ₱ 2,290.00 | $36.45 | 9% less |
| Mexico | $799.00 | $43.90 | 10% more |
| Germany | 39,99 € | $44.81 | 12% more |
| Brazil | R$ 229,90 | $45.93 | 15% more |
| United Kingdom | £34.99 | $46.26 | 16% more |
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Checklist app with templates, guided runs and routines. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: templates, tasks.
It does checklists fully, which is a smaller job than this category's: no projects, no planner.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- ChatGPT
- Claude
Checklist is made by Checklist.com B.V.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
27/123
Other to-do list apps it is graded above
Checklist's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 27 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 20.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 73 of 123) and worst on free plan and trial (C, above 6).
Its paid plans start at $3.33 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $3 for the category: 38 of the 68 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 9 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 124 to-do list apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Checklist’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 13 of 123
- CFree plan and trialAbove 6 of 123
- CFeaturesAbove 8 of 123
- BEase of useAbove 56 of 123
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 73 of 123
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 99 to-do list apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Checklist is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
You could make this
A to-do list at its plainest is tasks with dates, repeats and a box to tick.
What Checklist does at its core is tasks and templates, and that is the kind of thing an AI app builder makes well. You would give up 2 things, listed below, and little else. It costs $39.99 a year. An AI app builder starts at about $19 a month on our listings, and you only need it while you build.
What you could make
- Tasks and templates: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.
What this rests on. Checklist’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Checkli, Todoist, Any.do, Microsoft To Do and TickTick
The 5 tools Checklist is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Checkli
Free plan · from $29/mo
Web checklist maker for recurring processes and shared runs.
- Only Checklist lists iOS and Android apps.
- 2.8GPA
Todoist
Free plan · from $5/mo
Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry.
- Only Todoist lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
- Todoist also covers natural-language input, calendar and kanban boards.
- 2.8GPA
Any.do
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
To-do list and calendar app with separate family and team plans.
- Only Any.do lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
- Any.do also covers calendar, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
- 3.6GPA
Microsoft To Do
Free
Free to-do list from Microsoft that syncs with Outlook tasks.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Checklist also covers templates.
- 3.4GPA
TickTick
Free plan · from $49.99/yr
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in.
- Only TickTick lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- Checklist also covers templates.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
14
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Checklist free?
Checklist has a free plan. The apps are free to download and use, with Plus and Family subscriptions as in-app purchases.
How much does Checklist cost?
Checklist lists 5 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Checklist work on?
Checklist is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does Checklist offer any discounts?
Checklist publicly lists the following: About 44% less with yearly billing.
Does Checklist have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Checklist is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Checklist have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Checklist is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Checklist open source?
Checklist is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
What does Checklist integrate with?
Checklist's listing names ChatGPT and Claude. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Checklist have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial of Checklist Pro offered in the web app, no credit card required.
Who makes Checklist?
Checklist is made by Checklist.com B.V.
What are the alternatives to Checklist?
The closest alternatives to Checklist in our directory are Checkli, Todoist, Any.do, Microsoft To Do and TickTick.
How does Checklist compare with other to-do list apps?
Checklist's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 27 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 20.
Is Checklist good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Checklist C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $3.33 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $3 for the category: 38 of the 68 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Checklist?
A to-do list at its plainest is tasks with dates, repeats and a box to tick.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Checklist’s own pages on Oct 9, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Checklist.com's own app and store pages on 9 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-05-15.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Checklist.com B.V. Prices change, so check checklist.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Checklist, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/checklist
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Checklist’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Checklist is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Checklist.com B.V. Prices and plans change: check checklist.com before you buy.