Comparison

Do Next vs Daily Task Manager, To Do List

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

Head to head
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

About

Daily Task Manager, To Do List

This app helps you organize your daily tasks and boost productivity. It features priority scoring, project organization, and a focus timer to help you concentrate on what matters most.

Highlights
  • Priority Score for task ranking
  • Organize tasks into projects
  • Quick task addition
  • Configurable focus timer
  • Detailed task notes and subtasks
  • Task status tracking
Features
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Transform Your Productivity with Today's Tasks "Today's Tasks" is not just an app; it's your personal productivity booster, designed to bring order, focus, and efficiency to your daily routine. With an intuitive interface and powerful features, it helps you cut through the noise and concentrate on what truly matters: accomplishing your tasks for today. Unique Features for Unmatched Efficiency: Today Tasks: Start your day with purpose. Choose the tasks you've planned for today and tackle them with confidence, knowing you're focusing on what's truly important. Priority Score: Elevate task management with the Priority Score feature, an innovative tool that lets you assign a numerical value (0 to 99) to each task. Adjust these scores to instantly see which tasks are most critical, ensuring you always know where to focus your efforts first. Quick Tasks: Got a last-minute task? Quickly add it to your list without disrupting your flow. It's about making your day smoother and more flexible. Projects: Organize your tasks into distinct projects for better clarity and control. Whether personal or professional, every project gets the attention it deserves. Focus Timer: Engage in deep work with configurable focus sessions. Set the timer, focus on the task at hand, and let your productivity flourish. Task Creation with Depth: Detail every task with notes and subtasks, making sure every aspect is covered. It's your comprehensive guide to getting things done. Task Status Tracking: Keep tabs on your progress with a dynamic status tracker. From pending to completed, you're always in the loop on your task's journey. Your Day, Optimized With "Today's Tasks," you're not just organizing your day; you're optimizing it. The Priority Score feature revolutionizes how you prioritize, making it clearer than ever which tasks demand your immediate attention. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to efficiency. Join the productivity revolution. Download "Today's Tasks" now and take the first step towards a more organized, focused, and productive day. Privacy policy: https://sizr.craft.me/TodaysTasks_Privacy_Policy Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Do Next4 screens
Daily Task Manager, To Do List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Daily Task Manager, To Do List at 5.0 against Do Next's 4.8. Do Next's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Do Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Daily Task Manager, To Do List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Daily Task Manager, To Do List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Do Next has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Do Next ships an update every 5 weeks, Daily Task Manager, To Do List every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Do Next versus Daily Task Manager, To Do List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo NextDaily Task Manager, To Do List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDustin WiensDavid Manso

Customer experience

Do Next

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

Daily Task Manager, To Do List

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Do Next

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$4.99
3 purchases

Daily Task Manager, To Do List

Subscriptions2
  • Today's Tasks PRO Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Today's Tasks PRO Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Today's Tasks PRO - Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Do Next free?
Do Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Daily Task Manager, To Do List free?
Daily Task Manager, To Do List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Do Next or Daily Task Manager, To Do List?
Daily Task Manager, To Do List is rated higher. Do Next averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Daily Task Manager, To Do List averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Do Next or Daily Task Manager, To Do List have ads?
Neither Do Next nor Daily Task Manager, To Do List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Do Next or Daily Task Manager, To Do List?
Do Next ships an update every 5 weeks, and Daily Task Manager, To Do List every 2 months. Most recently, Do Next was updated on November 3, 2026 and Daily Task Manager, To Do List on November 4, 2026.

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