Comparison

DoNext vs Outliner

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

Head to head
About

DoNext

This app helps you focus on immediate tasks by breaking down goals into actionable steps. It allows quick switching between task lists based on context and automatically shuffles older items to prevent them from being ignored. Capture ideas on the go and process them into clear next actions for stress-free productivity.

Highlights
  • Break down goals into actionable first steps
  • Quickly switch between task lists by initials
  • View actionable tasks relevant to current context
  • One-tap task completion
  • Automatic task shuffling
  • Inbox for quick idea capture
  • Siri Shortcuts & Spotlight integration
Features
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Know what to do next. One clear action, zero maintenance, pure focus. Most to-do list apps and task managers become a second job: sorting, scheduling, and watching overdue tasks pile up in red. DoNext takes the opposite approach. You capture small, doable next steps, and the app keeps your lists fresh on its own. SHUFFLE BEATS SORTING (ONLY IN DONEXT) • A sorted list teaches your eyes to skip the bottom. DoNext reshuffles every list when you open it, so every task gets seen • Nothing rots at the end of the list, and there is nothing left to re-sort. Ever • It works like a built in review with zero effort: if a task keeps getting skipped, it is too big. Shrink it or delete it ALWAYS KNOW WHERE TO START • Small steps instead of vague goals: "search flights to Paris" gets done, "plan vacation" gets postponed • Only what is relevant now: open the list for your current context (Home, Office, Errands) and see nothing else • No project list needed. One small next step per project is enough to keep it moving NO GUILT, NO MAINTENANCE • No due date nagging, no red overdue badges. Just what you can do next • Completed tasks clear themselves overnight. No archiving, no tidying • Batch edit: select several tasks to complete, move or share at once, or fix the wording across all of them with find and replace, prefixes and suffixes • Merge lists: combine several lists into a new one, or send them back to the Inbox in a single step. Reorganize without losing anything FRICTIONLESS CAPTURE • The add field is always on screen. Type, tap plus, done • Duplicate detection: DoNext searches your lists while you type and shows similar tasks before you add a second copy • Inbox for raw thoughts. Turn them into real next actions later, back at your list • Paste any list from Notes or email and every line becomes its own task • Capture from anywhere with Siri, Shortcuts and Spotlight. Say "Mind sweep with DoNext" and it lands in your Inbox FAST WHEN IT COUNTS • One tap completion • Jump to any list by typing its initials ("o" for "Online") or pressing tab • Full keyboard shortcuts and a sidebar on iPad • Long press to edit, delete or open links in a task PLAYS WELL WITH YOUR SYSTEM DoNext is a focused next action task manager: context lists and one clear step at a time. Keep your calendar for appointments and your project tool for big plans. DoNext is where the actual doing happens. Learn the full methodology in the Discover tab. BUILT ON GETTING THINGS DONE "Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them." David Allen DoNext is designed for the next actions component of GTD, the proven methodology for stress free productivity. Get everything out of your head and into a system you trust. GTD® and Getting Things Done® are registered trademarks of the David Allen Company. DoNext is not affiliated with the David Allen Company. UPGRADE TO PRO • Sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac (Apple Silicon) • Unlimited lists: create, edit, merge and export any time • Batch edit tasks • All tasks list for your weekly review • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Apple Watch app • Support development and keep DoNext independent and ad free SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Tap "Give Feedback" in the Discover tab. We would love to hear from you. Subscription details: Payment charged to iTunes account. Billed monthly. Auto renewal can be disabled in Apple ID Account Settings anytime. Account charged for renewal within 24 hours before current period ends. Terms of use: https://donext.app/terms/

About

Outliner

Organize your notes, lists, and to-dos with a powerful outliner. Add rich detail to your thoughts and keep everything in one dynamic place. Quickly find and manage your entries with intuitive search and completion features.

Highlights
  • Multi-functional outliner
  • Add detailed notes
  • Dynamic design
  • Quick search
  • Mark as complete
Features
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Scroll - Outliner for Notes, Lists & To-Dos Scroll is a modern outliner that turns scattered thoughts into a clear, structured record of everything on your mind. Notes, checklists, to-dos, plans, and ideas - all in one app, organized exactly the way you think. Most notes apps force you to choose: a quick list here, a long-form note there, a to-do app somewhere else. Scroll brings them together. Nest your notes as deep as an idea needs to go, collapse what you're not working on, and keep a precise, detailed record of your thinking without ever leaving the app. WHY YOU'LL LOVE SCROLL - Infinite outlining - Break any idea down into sub-points, then sub-points of those. Add as much detail as you want and keep it all neatly organized. - Everything in one place - Replace your notes, lists, and to-do apps with a single dynamic workspace that adapts to whatever you're capturing. - Instant search - Jump straight to the exact note you're looking for and start writing in seconds. No scrolling, no folders to dig through. - Track your progress - Mark items complete or cross them off to see what's done and what's left at a glance. - Built for focus - A clean, dynamic design that gets out of your way so you can think clearly and write freely. Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-scroll

Screenshots

DoNext4 screens
Outliner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Outliner at 4.7 against DoNext's 4.1. Outliner also leads on ratings volume (66 vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. DoNext sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Outliner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Outliner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outliner has 66 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of DoNext's written reviews are positive against 77% of Outliner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DoNext versus Outliner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoNextOutliner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (11 ratings)4.7 (66 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews77.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1166 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabian MerkleApplorium Ltd

Customer experience

DoNext

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

Outliner

All ratings65 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral11.4%
Negative11.4%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

DoNext

Subscriptions5
  • Unlock$1.991 Month
  • Unlock$3.491 Month
  • Unlock$7.491 Month
Show 2 more
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Outliner

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scroll Premium$19.99

Questions

Is DoNext free?
DoNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Outliner free?
Outliner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DoNext or Outliner?
Outliner is rated higher. DoNext averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Outliner averages 4.7 from 66 ratings.
Do DoNext or Outliner have ads?
Neither DoNext nor Outliner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoNext or Outliner?
DoNext ships an update every 2 months, and Outliner every 2 months. Most recently, DoNext was updated on October 29, 2026 and Outliner on October 21, 2026.

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