# Ready Time vs NextStep

Ready Time and NextStep are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Ready Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and NextStep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ready Time | NextStep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-time/id1412470365/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nerd Tower](https://appshunter.io/developer/322079095) | [Mubarak Almahmeed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793763608) |

## What reviewers say

### Ready Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-time/id1412470365)

This app helps you avoid being late by working backward from your deadline to schedule each task. It provides alerts for every step, allowing you to adjust your plan on the fly. Features include live activity tracking, Siri integration, and shared plans for group coordination.

**Highlights:** Backward scheduling from deadlines, Step-by-step alerts, Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island, Siri integration for voice commands, Shared plans for group coordination, Calendar integration, Step suggestions and buffers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown: Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Repeating Plans, Themes & More | $9.99 | one-time |


### NextStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextstep-visual-routine-timer/id6810808264)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ready Time free?

Ready Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NextStep free?

NextStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Ready Time or NextStep have ads?

Neither Ready Time nor NextStep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ready Time or NextStep?

Ready Time ships an update every 3 weeks, and NextStep every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ready Time was updated on November 6, 2026 and NextStep on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*