# Do Next vs Simple To Do List & Checklist

The clearest difference is rating: Do Next at 4.8 against Simple To Do List & Checklist's 3.7. Do Next also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 7). Simple To Do List & Checklist's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Do Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple To Do List & Checklist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Do Next holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Do Next ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple To Do List & Checklist every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Do Next | Simple To Do List & Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-next-simple-task-manager/id1549791269/reviews)** | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-to-do-list-and-checklist/id1579160881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dustin Wiens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495273178) | [Collins Cheruiyot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579009978) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Simple To Do List & Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-to-do-list-and-checklist/id1579160881)

Organize, manage, and collaborate on tasks and projects to increase productivity. This app helps you schedule agendas, create memos, share lists, and develop habits. It automatically sorts your to-do lists to help you focus on what's important and provides reminders for upcoming tasks and project updates.

**Highlights:** Task and project management, Cross-device synchronization, Automatic task sorting and filtering, Customizable reminders, Team collaboration, Habit development

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Productivity | $1.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Productivity | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access forever | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Do Next free?

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

### Is Simple To Do List & Checklist free?

Simple To Do List & Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Do Next or Simple To Do List & Checklist?

Do Next is rated higher. Do Next averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Simple To Do List & Checklist averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Do Next or Simple To Do List & Checklist have ads?

Neither Do Next nor Simple To Do List & Checklist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Do Next or Simple To Do List & Checklist?

Do Next ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple To Do List & Checklist every 8 days. Most recently, Do Next was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple To Do List & Checklist 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.*