Comparison

Do Next vs Bright Todo Task List Reminder

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

Bright Todo Task List Reminder

Features
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Special launch price — available for a limited time. Bright Todo is a task management app designed with careful attention to the features that matter and a clean, easy-to-use UI/UX. ■ Unlimited tasks (Pro) The free version supports up to 30 tasks and 3 labels — upgrade to Pro for unlimited tasks and labels. ■ Freely reorder tasks and labels Drag and drop to freely reorder both tasks and labels, in whatever order works best for you. Accidentally marked a task complete? Drag it back to restore it instantly. ■ Personalize your design Bright Todo supports both Light and Dark modes. With Pro, choose your favorite theme color from 18 colors. Assign each label one of 10 colors — like "Work," "Shopping," or "Personal" — for instant visual organization. There are no ads, ever. ■ Choose your display size Choose from three display sizes: S, M, and L. Make text and buttons larger for easier reading, or go compact to see more tasks at once. Perfect as a daily planner, habit tracker, or simple checklist — with routine reminders for tasks that repeat. ■ Home screen widgets Available in three sizes: S, M, and L. Check and complete tasks right from your home screen without opening the app. With Pro, the widget color automatically matches your theme color. ■ Calendar and holidays View tasks with due dates on a calendar, so nothing slips through the cracks. Automatically displays 16 Japanese public holidays and 11 U.S. federal holidays, including Japan's substitute holidays and holidays that fall between other holidays. Japan's Vernal and Autumnal Equinox Days are calculated astronomically, not fixed to a date. Holiday calculations run entirely on your device, so they show up even when you're offline. ■ Notifications and reminders (Pro) Set timed tasks anywhere from 1 minute before to any minute you choose — for both the start and end of a task. All-day tasks are announced with a notification at 9:00 AM. Daily and weekly recurring reminders are supported, and notifications stay visible until you dismiss them. ■ Voice input Add tasks by speaking into the microphone — quick and hands-free. ■ Attach URL links Add a URL and comment to any task, for instant access to related pages. ■ Data backup Export and import your task data, so you're covered even when switching devices. ■ Cloud sync Sign in with Apple for free cloud sync across your devices. Signing in with Google also syncs tasks and labels, but requires Pro. To sync with the Android version, choose Google on both. ■ Japanese and English Switch the display language with a single tap. ■ No login required and offline support Use Bright Todo without creating an account. Your data stays on your device, and task management and holiday calculations work fully offline. You only need to sign in if you want cloud sync. ■ Pro is a one-time purchase The free version includes up to 30 tasks, 3 labels, and 1 theme color. Cloud sync is included free when you sign in with Apple. Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited tasks, unlimited labels, 18 theme colors, widget color matching, notifications and reminders, recurring reminders, and cloud sync with Google. Voice input and data backup are included free. It's a one-time purchase, not a subscription — no recurring fees.

Screenshots

Do Next4 screens
Bright Todo Task List Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bright Todo Task List Reminder at every 3 days against Do Next's every 5 weeks. Bright Todo Task List Reminder also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Do Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bright Todo Task List Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Do Next ships an update every 5 weeks, Bright Todo Task List Reminder every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Do Next versus Bright Todo Task List Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo NextBright Todo Task List Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDustin WiensKanako Takeda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Do Next

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$4.99
1 purchases

Bright Todo Task List Reminder

One-time1
  • Bright Todo Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Do Next free?
Do Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bright Todo Task List Reminder free?
Bright Todo Task List Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Do Next or Bright Todo Task List Reminder have ads?
Neither Do Next nor Bright Todo Task List Reminder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Do Next or Bright Todo Task List Reminder?
Do Next ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bright Todo Task List Reminder every 3 days. Most recently, Do Next was updated on September 8, 2026 and Bright Todo Task List Reminder on September 16, 2026.

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