# Do Next vs Focalist

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focalist at free against Do Next's free with in-app purchases. Focalist also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Do Next's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Focalist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Do Next has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Do Next ships an update every 5 weeks, Focalist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Do Next | Focalist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-next-simple-task-manager/id1549791269/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focalist/id6736589064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dustin Wiens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495273178) | [David Rickard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772551895) |

## 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 |


### Focalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focalist/id6736589064)

Manage your tasks efficiently with this fast to-do list app. Set reminders, organize your day, and get notified based on your location. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

**Highlights:** Fast task management, Efficient to-do lists, Customizable reminders, Location-based tasks, Cross-platform sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focalist Premium (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| Focalist Premium (Annual) | $12.00 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $46.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Do Next free?

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

### Is Focalist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Do Next or Focalist?

Focalist is rated higher. Do Next averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Focalist averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Do Next or Focalist have ads?

Neither Do Next nor Focalist shows ads.

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

Do Next ships an update every 5 weeks, and Focalist every 3 weeks. Most recently, Do Next was updated on September 8, 2026 and Focalist on September 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.*