DoNext vs AchieveIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
AchieveIt
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AchieveIt: Efficient Task Management, Achieve Extraordinary Self AchieveIt is a powerful task management app designed specifically for iOS users. It aims to help you efficiently plan, execute, and track tasks, enhancing personal productivity. I. Core Functions 1. Task management: Easily create, edit, and delete tasks, making your to-do list clear at a glance. You can add detailed descriptions to each task to ensure accurate understanding of task requirements. 2. Set parent tasks: Build task hierarchies and clarify the relationships between tasks, making your task management clearer and more orderly. For each task, it's clear why it's done. 3. Set planned execution dates: Set specific start dates for tasks, arrange time reasonably, and ensure that you are not confused every day and know what to do now. 4. Set task colors: Distinguish the priority or type of tasks through different colors, allowing you to quickly find the key points among numerous tasks. 5. Custom tags: Add personalized tags to tasks for easy classification and retrieval, improving task search efficiency. 6. Record the time period for completing tasks: Accurately record the completion time of tasks, allowing you to clearly understand your work rhythm. At the same time, you can also view the time period for executing tasks on any date for easy review and summary. 7. Calculate the recent work status: Analyze your work status based on your task completion and working hours, providing you with targeted suggestions and improvement directions. 8. Statistics on the number of daily task completions and working hours: Let you intuitively understand your work efficiency and inspire you to keep making progress. II. Medal System AchieveIt's unique medal system adds fun and motivation to your task management. By completing tasks, you can obtain various exquisite medals. These medals are not only recognition of your efforts but can also be shared with friends to show your achievements. III. User Experience AchieveIt has a simple and intuitive user interface, and the operation is convenient and fast. Whether you are a novice or an experienced user, you can easily get started. At the same time, the app continuously optimizes performance to ensure a smooth and stable use experience. Whether you are a student, an office worker, or a freelancer, AchieveIt can become your powerful assistant in improving efficiency and achieving goals. Come and download AchieveIt and start your efficient task management journey! By downloading this app, you agree to Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DoNext at every 2 months against AchieveIt's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. DoNext sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AchieveIt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DoNext ships an update every 2 months, AchieveIt every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DoNext | AchieveIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fabian Merkle | 笛 吴 |
In-app purchases
DoNext
- Unlock$1.991 Month
- Unlock$3.491 Month
- Unlock$7.491 Month
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- Monthly$14.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
AchieveIt
- Monthly subscription service1 Month trial$1.991 Month









