ToDo List vs Do Next
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ToDo List
A straightforward to-do list app for quickly jotting down tasks. Organize items by category and manage them with simple sorting and deletion. Ideal for those who prefer a no-fuss approach to task management without complex reminders.
- Quick task entry
- Categorization of tasks
- Easy sorting and deletion
- Repeatable task management
- No complicated settings
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It is a classic Todo list that you can write down quickly. You can check and manage by category for each genre. It's easy to use because there are no complicated settings or reminds. ■ Main features · You can start making an app right away · List can be freely created · Sort and delete can be done easily · Since it can be used repeatedly, it will not be forgotten All functions are free to use.
Do Next
This app helps you manage your tasks with a straightforward approach. It uses a single list with four categories to prioritize what needs to be done. Features include easy task completion, reordering, and helpful widgets.
- Minimalist interface
- Swipe to manage tasks
- Prioritize tasks
- Widgets for quick access
- iCloud sync
- Customizable themes
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Stop wasting time with complicated apps. Keep it simple with Do Next and actually get things done. One list and four basic categories (Now, Next, Later, Someday) is all you need. Prioritize your tasks and mark them complete... that's it. Features: * Minimalist interface * Swipe to complete, edit, or delete * Highlight important tasks * Simple tags * Press & hold to reorder * Widget shows tasks that you need to do now * Lock screen widgets * Fun color themes * Split screen support on iPad * Sync across iOS devices using iCloud No monthly subscription! A one time In-App Purchase gets you: * Add & edit sections * Configurable checkboxes * Color themes * Widgets * Custom app icons * Lock screen widgets
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Do Next at 100% against ToDo List's 50%. Do Next also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). ToDo List's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (85 vs 22). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Do Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ToDo List asks for nothing beyond the download.
Do Next holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ToDo List's written reviews are positive against 100% of Do Next's.
ToDo List ships an update every 6 months, Do Next every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ToDo List | Do Next |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (85 ratings) | 4.8 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 85 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Katoh Atsushi | Dustin Wiens |
Customer experience
ToDo List
Do Next
In-app purchases
ToDo List
No in-app purchases
Do Next
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