# Check This vs Do Next

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Do Next at 100% against Check This's 50%. Do Next also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4). Check This's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (122 vs 22). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Check This sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Do Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Do Next holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Check This has 122 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Check This's written reviews are positive against 100% of Do Next's.

Check This ships an update weekly, Do Next every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Check This | Do Next |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-this-to-do-list/id1419887717/reviews) | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-next-simple-task-manager/id1549791269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shachar Bleytman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653886880) | [Dustin Wiens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495273178) |

## What reviewers say

### Check This

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-this-to-do-list/id1419887717)

Organize your life with a colorful and intuitive to-do list app. Create custom categories with unique colors, add items, pin important tasks, and set due dates. Features include notifications, subtasks, and a gradient effect for visual organization.

**Highlights:** Customizable categories with color coding, Add, pin, and sort to-do items, Notifications and due dates, Subtasks for complex tasks, Gradient effect for visual organization, Search and edit items easily

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing with color options
- 📁 Organized lists and categories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Accidental list/item deletion
- 🔄 Reordering issues after checking off items

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when adding new items
- Lists randomly getting deleted or rearranged
- Inability to retrieve deleted lists

**Requested features**

- Sync between iPhone and iPad
- Ability to add due dates and notes
- Search functionality within lists
- Auto-capitalization of entries


### Do Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-next-simple-task-manager/id1549791269)

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.

**Highlights:** Minimalist interface, Swipe to manage tasks, Prioritize tasks, Widgets for quick access, iCloud sync, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Check This free?

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

### Is Do Next free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Check This or Do Next?

Do Next is rated higher. Check This averages 3.4 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Do Next averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do Check This or Do Next have ads?

Neither Check This nor Do Next shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Check This or Do Next?

Check This ships an update weekly, and Do Next every 5 weeks. Most recently, Check This was updated on October 21, 2026 and Do Next on October 24, 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.*