Comparison

StickyToDo vs Do Next

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

Head to head
About

StickyToDo

This app offers a straightforward to-do list with a focus on home screen widgets for quick task management. Easily view and complete tasks without opening the application, streamlining your daily routine. It supports iPad and iCloud sync for seamless cross-device use.

Highlights
  • Widget support for home screen task display
  • Simple and easy-to-understand operation
  • Full iPad support with dedicated UI
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Hide checked items
  • Full editing functions
Features
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StickyToDo is a free, simple to-do list (task) app. Just jot down what you need to do and it shows up on your Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets — check everything at a glance and tap to complete, without even opening the app. Notes, reminders, priorities and list sorting are all in one place, so managing your daily tasks has never been easier. Its no-fuss simplicity is what makes it a joy to use. ● Write it down and "stick" it to your Home Screen — never forget a task again ● Just glance at the widget, or tap it for a quick check & complete ● Free and simple — perfect for daily task management and building habits ■ Key Features ・Simple, easy-to-read to-do management ・Sort into lists (icons & colors supported) ・Reminders (get notified at a set date and time) ・Color-coded priority levels ・Add notes & URLs to your tasks ・Hide completed items (and look back on them anytime) ・Reorder, or multi-select to copy / move / delete ・Move items between lists with ease ・Themes (Light / Dark / match System) ・Full iPad support / iCloud sync ・Restore deleted lists ■ Widgets (what makes this app special) Check and tick off tasks right on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, without opening the app. ・Home Screen widgets (small / medium / large) ・Lock Screen widgets ・Tap to complete directly on the widget ・Freely choose which list and theme to display ■ Premium (even more convenient) ・Remove every ad in the app ・List archiving (store lists you aren't using and revisit them anytime) ・Monthly / yearly plans, plus a one-time purchase ■ Subscription Please see below for the terms of use and more. ・Privacy Policy: https://rands-app.com/privacy-policy-en/ ・Terms of Use: https://rands-app.com/terms-en/ We'll keep rolling out updates and adding new features. If there's a feature you'd like to see, please send us your request from the rating page inside the app.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Minimalist interface
  • Swipe to manage tasks
  • Prioritize tasks
  • Widgets for quick access
  • iCloud sync
  • Customizable themes
Features
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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

Screenshots

StickyToDo4 screens
Do Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Do Next at 100% against StickyToDo's 48%. Do Next also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StickyToDo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Do Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Do Next holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Do Next has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of StickyToDo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Do Next's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StickyToDo ships an update every 4 months, Do Next every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
StickyToDo versus Do Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStickyToDoDo Next
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.8 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings322 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShota YamashitaDustin Wiens

Customer experience

StickyToDo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral34.8%
Negative17.4%

Do Next

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StickyToDo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.491 Month
  • Yearly Plan$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$19.99
1 purchases

Do Next

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is StickyToDo free?
StickyToDo 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, StickyToDo or Do Next?
Do Next is rated higher. StickyToDo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Do Next averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.
Do StickyToDo or Do Next have ads?
StickyToDo shows ads; Do Next does not.
Which is updated more often, StickyToDo or Do Next?
StickyToDo ships an update every 4 months, and Do Next every 5 weeks. Most recently, StickyToDo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Do Next on October 24, 2026.

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