# List! vs Next Thing

The clearest difference is price: Next Thing at Free against List!'s $1.99. Next Thing also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). List!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (243 vs 4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Next Thing is free to download; List! costs $1.99 up front. Next Thing sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. List! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Next Thing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: List! has 243 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of List!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Next Thing's.

List! ships an update every 3 months, Next Thing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | List! | Next Thing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list/id377625479/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-thing-daily-focus/id6779228531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **243** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Secret Society Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/357430290) | [JEREMIAH DANIEL ROBERTS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779228533) |

## What reviewers say

### List!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list/id377625479)

Manage your tasks and projects with an advanced list application. Organize items with notes, priorities, and due dates, and utilize powerful sorting and export options. A free lite version is available for trial.

**Highlights:** Multiple nested lists, Notes, priorities, and due dates, Repeating due dates, Dynamic sorting, Export/import via HTML email, Search functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient and straightforward
- 📁 Nested lists and organization
- 💡 Customizable icons
- 🗓️ Useful for various lists (grocery, packing, to-do, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No password protection or encryption
- 🔄 Lack of syncing between devices
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss
- 📁 Difficulty navigating complex list structures

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing/exporting large lists
- Inconsistent behavior when deleting or rearranging list items

**Requested features**

- Add syncing capabilities across devices
- Implement password protection or encryption for sensitive lists
- Improve user interface for better navigation and management of nested lists
- Introduce a calendar or due date view to see all tasks at a glance
- Allow importing and exporting of lists in various formats


### Next Thing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-thing-daily-focus/id6779228531)

This app helps you focus on one task at a time using the simple Ivy Lee Method. Prioritize your top tasks each evening and tackle them sequentially the next day, reducing stress and boosting effectiveness. Ideal for those who find traditional to-do lists overwhelming.

**Highlights:** Ivy Lee Method task prioritization, Single-task focus, Evening task selection, Daily habit building, Lock screen widgets, Home screen widgets, Focus bell reminders

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Next Thing Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ivy Lee Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Projects Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Next Thing Complete | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is List! free?

List! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Next Thing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, List! or Next Thing?

Next Thing is rated higher. List! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while Next Thing averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do List! or Next Thing have ads?

Neither List! nor Next Thing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, List! or Next Thing?

List! ships an update every 3 months, and Next Thing every 3 weeks. Most recently, List! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Next Thing on October 28, 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.*