The CheckYourList Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about CheckYourList 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.
CheckYourList
The Insider’s Guide
Reusable checklists for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among to-do list apps, read from CheckYourList’s own pages.
Made by Brighten Labs, LLC · 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 CheckYourList’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on CheckYourList’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
2.2
GPA, above 6 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade
CheckYourList is an app for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch built around checklists that are used again and again, such as packing lists, gym bags and morning routines. Items are checked off and the whole list is then unchecked with one tap, ready for next time. It needs no account and syncs through iCloud. The free version allows two checklists; Pro, sold monthly, yearly or as a lifetime purchase, removes the limit and adds widgets and daily reminders.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about CheckYourList, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, but there is nothing at all to set up: no login, no account.
- 1
Best for checklists you reuse, like the gym bag
CheckYourList is for checklists you reuse, like the gym bag: tick everything off, tap Uncheck All, and the list is ready for next time, with no account and an Apple Watch app.
- 2
Paid plans start at $1.67 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- 3
There is a free plan
Up to 2 checklists with unlimited items. Unlimited checklists, widgets, daily reminders and more customization need Pro.
- 4
It runs on iOS
iOS.
- 5
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.
- 6
Apple Watch app
A standalone watchOS app syncs with the iPhone, so lists can be viewed and items checked off from the wrist.
- 7
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.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 6 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
Your call
A to-do list at its plainest is tasks with dates, repeats and a box to tick.
CheckYourList at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- iOS
- Made by
- Brighten Labs, LLC
- Category
- To-Do List Apps
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for checklists you reuse, like the gym bag
CheckYourList is for checklists you reuse, like the gym bag: tick everything off, tap Uncheck All, and the list is ready for next time, with no account and an Apple Watch app. But the free version holds only 2 checklists, widgets and reminders need Pro, it's iPhone, iPad and Watch only, and the vendor's own pages can't agree on what lifetime Pro costs.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Pro is $3.99 a month, between this category's lowest quarter at $2.42 and its dearest quarter at $5. A year is $19.99 and there's a lifetime option, but the numbers don't agree: the FAQ says $24.99, the press kit $49.99, and the App Store lists up to $69.99. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free gets 2 checklists with unlimited items, iCloud sync and the Watch app. Gym bag and morning routine and that's your two gone. Widgets and daily reminders need Pro as well. |
| Features | C | Reusable lists with a one-tap reset, a standalone Watch app, widgets, Shortcuts that open a list: it does that job completely. It's a much smaller job than this category's, though, with no repeat scheduling and no sharing, both left out on purpose. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but there is nothing at all to set up: no login, no account. Make a list, tick it, reset it. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Apple handhelds only: iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, synced through iCloud, with Shortcuts and Spotlight. The FAQ says there's no Android version yet, and there's no Mac app on the listing. |
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 CheckYourList is for
- Fits if you pack the same bag or run the same morning routine over and over
- Works for people who want to tick lists off on an Apple Watch, without streaks or habit scores
Who it is not for
- Tight if you're staying free, because 2 checklists is all you get, and widgets and daily reminders need Pro
- Skip it if you use Android or want it on a Mac, as it's iPhone, iPad and Watch only
- Too light for tasks that need scheduling or sharing, since it leaves both out on purpose
- Watch out: lifetime Pro is $24.99 in the FAQ and $49.99 in the press kit, and the App Store lists two or three prices per option
Good to know
Good for
- 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
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$1.67
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
CheckYourList has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
Gym bag and morning routine and that's your two gone.
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.
The free plan
Up to 2 checklists with unlimited items. Unlimited checklists, widgets, daily reminders and more customization need Pro.
Read from checkyourlist.app on Oct 9, 2026.
Ways to pay less
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.
Stated on checkyourlist.appLifetime 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.
Stated on checkyourlist.app
What the app costs elsewhere
Each country’s App Store price for “Pro Monthly”, against $7.99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | ₱ 199.00 | $3.17 | 60% less |
| Canada | $4.99 | $3.51 | 56% less |
| Turkey | ₺179,99 | $3.66 | 54% less |
| Indonesia | Rp 69ribu | $3.86 | 52% less |
| Germany | 3,99 € | $4.47 | 44% less |
| South Africa | R79.99 | $4.84 | 39% less |
| Mexico | $89.00 | $4.89 | 39% less |
| United Kingdom | £3.99 | $5.27 | 34% less |
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: iOS
Reusable checklists for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, one-time purchase, tasks.
Reusable lists with a one-tap reset, a standalone Watch app, widgets, Shortcuts that open a list: it does that job completely.
- 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.
Where it runs
- iOS
What it works with
- iCloud
- Apple Shortcuts
CheckYourList is made by Brighten Labs, LLC.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
6/123
Other to-do list apps it is graded above
CheckYourList's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 6 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 20.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 56 of 123) and worst on free plan and trial (C, above 6).
Its paid plans start at $1.67 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $3 for the category: 10 of the 68 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 8 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. CheckYourList’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
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 19 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. CheckYourList 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.
Your call
A to-do list at its plainest is tasks with dates, repeats and a box to tick.
You could make the core of CheckYourList for yourself: tasks. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. At $19.99 a year it costs less than the weekend it would take to replace, which is the argument for keeping it.
What you could make
- Tasks: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A real app for iOS. Something home-made would be a web page.
- Hooks into the device itself: an Apple Watch app, widgets, Shortcuts and the lock screen.
What this rests on. CheckYourList’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
Checklist, Daily Checklist, Recurrence and Apple Reminders
The 4 tools CheckYourList is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Checklist
Free plan · from $5.99/mo
Checklist app with templates, guided runs and routines.
- Only Checklist lists a web app.
- Only Checklist lists an Android app.
- CheckYourList can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.6GPA
Daily Checklist
Free trial · from $4.99 one-time
Day-by-day to-do list app for iPhone and Android.
- CheckYourList has a free plan. Daily Checklist does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Daily Checklist lists an Android app.
- 2.6GPA
Recurrence
Free plan · from $7.99/yr
Repeating-task tracker for iPhone, iPad and Mac with history.
- Only Recurrence lists a macOS app.
- Recurrence also covers habit tracking.
- 3.6GPA
Apple Reminders
Free
Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a macOS app.
- CheckYourList can be bought with a one-time purchase.
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 CheckYourList free?
CheckYourList has a free plan. Up to 2 checklists with unlimited items.
How much does CheckYourList cost?
CheckYourList lists 4 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does CheckYourList work on?
CheckYourList is available on iOS.
Does CheckYourList offer any discounts?
CheckYourList publicly lists the following: About 58% less with the yearly subscription; One-time lifetime purchase of Pro.
Does CheckYourList have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. CheckYourList is listed for iOS.
Does CheckYourList have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. CheckYourList is listed for iOS.
Is CheckYourList open source?
CheckYourList is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
Does CheckYourList work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does CheckYourList integrate with?
CheckYourList's listing names iCloud and Apple Shortcuts. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes CheckYourList?
CheckYourList is made by Brighten Labs, LLC.
What are the alternatives to CheckYourList?
The closest alternatives to CheckYourList in our directory are Checklist, Daily Checklist, Recurrence and Apple Reminders.
How does CheckYourList compare with other to-do list apps?
CheckYourList's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 6 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 20.
Is CheckYourList good value for money?
ToolGPA grades CheckYourList C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $1.67 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $3 for the category: 10 of the 68 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of CheckYourList?
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 CheckYourList’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 CheckYourList's own pages on 9 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-09-04.
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 Brighten Labs, LLC. Prices change, so check checkyourlist.app before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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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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categories
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price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- CheckYourList, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/checkyourlist
- 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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