Comparison

Sublime Task vs The Next To

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

Head to head
About

Sublime Task

Features
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Your mind is for having ideas—not holding every loose end. Sublime Task turns scattered commitments into a calm, dependable system inspired by GTD. Capture anything in seconds, clarify what it means, organize the next action, and choose what to do with confidence. FROM INBOX TO ACTION • Capture tasks and ideas before they slip away • Use a guided clarify flow to decide whether an item is actionable • Add notes and checklists without losing context ORGANIZE YOUR WHOLE SYSTEM • Connect actions to goals, areas of focus, projects, and contexts • Plan with start dates, due dates, energy, and time required • Build custom action lists and filter for exactly what fits now • Keep reference material and review checklists together SEE THE BIG PICTURE • View internal events and actions in calendar views • Keep waiting, someday, tickler, completed, and uncategorized items in their proper place • Review your system regularly so it stays current • Sign in to keep your Sublime Task workspace available across supported devices OPTIONAL CALENDAR CONNECTION Connect Google Calendar only if you want to. Sublime Task can project its events into a dedicated managed calendar and show selected external or device calendars read-only. External events are never edited by Sublime Task. SUBSCRIPTION Sublime Task for iPhone requires an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. Apple may offer eligible new subscribers a 7-day introductory trial. Eligibility, price, and final terms are shown before you confirm. If no trial applies, Apple shows the subscription price before purchase. Manage or cancel in App Store subscription settings and restore eligible purchases in the app. Privacy Policy: https://sublimetask.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://sublimetask.com/terms/ Support: https://sublimetask.com/support/ GTD® and Getting Things Done® are registered trademarks of David Allen Company. Sublime Task is not affiliated with or endorsed by David Allen Company.

About

The Next To

This productivity app combines multiple task management methods like Kanban, GTD, and Pomodoro into a single, customizable interface. It features gamified elements like a Bingo board to encourage goal achievement and offers a simple yet powerful way to organize your life.

Highlights
  • Multiple task management techniques
  • Kanban board
  • GTD methodology support
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Gamified Bingo board
  • Highly customizable interface
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Listen, we know you've tried them all: Todoist, Tick Tick, Notion, and probably a dozen you forgot or don't exist anymore. There's a reason you didn't stick with any of them: life gets hectic and any one way of arranging your world can become overwhelming. This app is a streamlined, simple version of every time-management technique in the books: Eisenhower, Kanban, GTD, Pomodoro, and even sticky notes! We also have a gamified Bingo board to help you reach your Bingoals. The app is HIGHLY customizable. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sublime Task4 screens
The Next To4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sublime Task at 15.6 against The Next To's 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. Sublime Task sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and The Next To sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Sublime Task versus The Next To: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSublime TaskThe Next To
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdrian Guerra MarreroCarlos Mariscal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sublime Task

Subscriptions2
  • Sublime Task PRO7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Sublime Task Pro7 Days trial$44.991 Year
3 purchases

The Next To

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads for a Month!2 Months trial$1.991 Month
  • No Ads for a Year!$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$99.99

Questions

Is Sublime Task free?
Sublime Task is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Next To free?
The Next To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sublime Task or The Next To have ads?
Neither Sublime Task nor The Next To shows ads.

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