WPS Task List on iOS: Introduction

WPS Task List is a checklist feature in Smart Document on iOS; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	1	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	1	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Task List is a checklist-style list feature in WPS Office for iOS Smart Document. It adds a checkbox in front of a paragraph so you can track to-dos, meeting action items, and simple progress updates inside a document.

Core capabilities include:

Turn a selected paragraph into a task list item.
Open Task List quickly from the bottom list toolbar while editing.
Keep checked items in the document for later review and editing.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Device	An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office for iOS is recommended
Network	No mandatory connection is required for local document editing; online features such as sign-in and sync require internet access
Other	You need to open a Smart Document and enter editing mode

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Open WPS Office, enter a Smart Document, tap Edit in the lower-right corner, and confirm that the List option appears in the bottom toolbar

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In Smart Document on iOS, you can use Edit → List → Task List to add checkbox-style task items to paragraphs for lightweight to-do tracking.	Word officially supports checklist creation, including interactive checklists on the web and checkbox controls in desktop versions.	Google Docs officially supports checklists on iPhone and iPad through its list tools.	Notion officially supports to-do blocks for checkbox tasks and can expand them into database-based task tracking.	Adobe Acrobat officially supports checkbox and form-field workflows in PDFs, which fit form scenarios more than native document task lists.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: the entry point is built into the mobile editing toolbar, so you can add task items while writing in the same document; Distinct: the current Task List workflow has no membership requirement.	Compared with WPS: Word offers checklist support across web and desktop, but its official checklist guidance is less direct for this iOS document-editing scenario.	Compared with WPS: Google Docs also supports checklists on iOS, but its help page focuses on the broader list menu rather than a document-centered task workflow.	Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for structured task systems and databases, while WPS fits lightweight checklist use inside a document.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat is better aligned with PDF form checkboxes, while WPS is more direct for continuous writing plus checklist tracking in one document.
Official Source	—	Make a checklist in Word	Add a numbered list, bulleted list, or checklist	Organize, manage, and track all your work with a personal dashboard	Work with form fields

Overall Conclusion
WPS Task List is a practical fit when you want to insert checklist items quickly during document editing on iOS. If you need database-style task properties, broader project views, or PDF form workflows, the other products may fit those scenarios better.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main need	How Task List helps
1	Personal to-do notes	Individual users	Record daily tasks inside one document	Turn paragraphs into checklist items directly
2	Meeting action items	Team members	Separate follow-up items from meeting notes	Mark action items with checkboxes
3	Writing review checklist	Editors and writers	Avoid missing revision points	Add checkboxes next to review items
4	Simple project tracking	Lightweight collaboration users	Track done and not-done status only	Keep checked and unchecked items in the same document
5	Study planning	Students and self-learners	Keep learning tasks together	Build a continuous checklist in study notes

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature area	Free	WPS Premium
Basic Task List usage	✅ Available	✅ Available
Advanced PDF editing and conversion	Partially available	More advanced tools available
Cloud storage	1 GB	Higher-capacity options available
Templates and advanced tools	Basic access	More advanced options available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need checklist items in Smart Document	Free	The current Task List workflow is available without membership
You also need more PDF tools, cloud space, or advanced office features	WPS Premium	Better suited to broader document and productivity needs

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium