# Purelist vs Do Next

Purelist and Do Next both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Do Next's written reviews are positive against 75% of Purelist's. Purelist's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Purelist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Do Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Do Next holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Purelist's written reviews are positive against 100% of Do Next's.

Purelist ships an update fortnightly, Do Next every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Purelist | Do Next |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-next-simple-task-manager/id1549791269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shintaro Miyake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549367433) | [Dustin Wiens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495273178) |

## What reviewers say

### Purelist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431)

This app helps organize thoughts and manage tasks with a minimalist approach. It focuses on core functionality for productivity, offering features like sorting, widgets, and indentation. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like reminders and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Free item sorting, Home screen widget, Mark important items, Indentation for outlines, Search by item, Swipe to complete/delete, Add item descriptions

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $0.49 | per month |
| Purelist Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $4.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $24.99 | one-time |
| Purelist Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### 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 Purelist free?

Purelist 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, Purelist or Do Next?

Do Next is rated higher. Purelist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Do Next averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do Purelist or Do Next have ads?

Neither Purelist nor Do Next shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Purelist or Do Next?

Purelist ships an update fortnightly, and Do Next every 5 weeks. Most recently, Purelist was updated on June 10, 2026 and Do Next on September 8, 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.*