Comparison

Six Things, Priority Tasks vs Actionist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Six Things, Priority Tasks

This app helps you conquer your day by focusing on just six specific tasks, based on the Ivy Lee Method. It features a gamified momentum system, evening planning rituals, and a distraction-free design to build unstoppable momentum and finish your day feeling accomplished.

Highlights
  • 6-task daily limit
  • Drag-to-reorder priority management
  • Momentum tap mechanic
  • Streak tracking
  • Evening planning mode
  • Automatic rollover of incomplete tasks
  • iCloud sync
Features
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STOP DROWNING IN YOUR TO-DO LIST You don't have a productivity problem. You have a clarity problem. Too many tasks, too many apps, too many choices — your brain freezes before you even start. Sixthings fixes this with one constraint: 6 priorities a day. No more. When you can only pick 6, you're forced to decide what actually matters. That decision — repeated daily — changes everything. BUILT FOR OVERWHELMED BRAINS If you've tried every planner, every system, every app — and still feel behind — Sixthings is different. It doesn't give you more tools. It takes them away. - Only 6 tasks. Ever. The limit is the point. - Priority #1 stays locked at the top. Do it first. - Evening planning: choose tomorrow's 6 tonight. Wake up clear. - Incomplete tasks roll over automatically — no guilt, no lost work. MEET IVY — YOUR PATTERN MIRROR After a few days, Ivy starts showing you what you actually do vs. what you say matters. "You've put 'exercise' on your list 12 times. You've completed it once. It's always #5 or #6. What's really going on?" Ivy isn't a chatbot. Ivy is a mirror. It shows you the gap between your intentions and your actions — the gap most people never see. WHY THIS WORKS FOR ADHD & OVERWHELM → Decision paralysis? You only get 6 slots. Choosing is fast. → Task initiation? #1 is highlighted. Start there. Just that one. → Losing track? Patterns show you exactly where your energy goes. → Guilt spirals? Rollover is automatic. Tomorrow is a fresh start. CORE FEATURES • 6-task daily limit — the constraint IS the product • Drag-to-reorder priorities • Streak tracking (consecutive days completing #1) • Ivy tab — your patterns, insights, and honest reflections • Weekly report with AI-powered analysis • Custom Vibes to tag focus areas • Evening planning mode (6 PM+) • iCloud sync across devices • Beautiful dark design — no visual clutter SIXTHINGS FOCUS (PREMIUM) • Daily Ivy insights (vs weekly for free) • Deeper pattern breakdowns • Morning reminder to start with #1 • Support independent development Sixthings won't do the work for you. But it will help you see yourself clearly enough to stop spinning and start choosing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sixthings.today/privacy

About

Actionist

A straightforward task management app designed for simplicity and efficiency. It allows users to easily add, track, and complete tasks with a visual progress indicator. Focus on getting things done without unnecessary complexity.

Highlights
  • Simple task entry
  • Mark tasks as TODO, DOING, DONE
  • Visual progress bar
  • User-friendly interface
  • Focus on efficiency
Features
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Not every to-do app needs to overwhelm you with complex features. Sometimes, all you need is a simple, easy-to-use platform where you can jot down your tasks, mark them off as you complete them, and start your day with clarity. Actionist embodies this simplicity, offering a user-friendly interface designed for efficiency. With a visual progress bar to keep you motivated, you can easily track your tasks as they transition between "TODO," "DOING," and "DONE," helping you maintain focus, especially if you prefer multitasking.

Screenshots

Six Things, Priority Tasks4 screens
Actionist1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Actionist at none against Six Things, Priority Tasks's 3. Actionist also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). Six Things, Priority Tasks's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Six Things, Priority Tasks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Actionist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Six Things, Priority Tasks against 5.0 for Actionist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Six Things, Priority Tasks ships an update every 3 months, Actionist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Six Things, Priority Tasks versus Actionist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSix Things, Priority TasksActionist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoCo ProductionsAndrew Radcliff

Customer experience

Six Things, Priority Tasks

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Actionist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Six Things, Priority Tasks

Subscriptions2
  • Six Things Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Six Things Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Six Things Lifetime$199.99
None

Actionist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Six Things, Priority Tasks free?
Six Things, Priority Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Actionist free?
Actionist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Six Things, Priority Tasks or Actionist?
Actionist is rated higher. Six Things, Priority Tasks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Actionist averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Six Things, Priority Tasks or Actionist have ads?
Neither Six Things, Priority Tasks nor Actionist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Six Things, Priority Tasks or Actionist?
Six Things, Priority Tasks ships an update every 3 months, and Actionist every 2 months. Most recently, Six Things, Priority Tasks was updated on September 26, 2026 and Actionist on October 12, 2026.

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