Next Idea vs MyFocusJourney
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Next Idea
This app helps you manage projects and tasks with a clear system. Organize your to-do list, prioritize what's next, and use tags for context. It offers recurring tasks, reminders, and iCloud sync across Apple devices.
- Project creation
- Task prioritization
- Tagging system
- Guided review
- Recurring tasks
- iCloud sync
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Introducing Next Idea - a new free to-do list app for staying organized and boosting your productivity Take control of your projects and tasks using a straightforward and proven methodology Having a trusted system to write down all your tasks and projects is the best way to get a clear mind, and help you generate new creative and productive ideas Key features: • Create projects for the tasks that require more than one physical action to complete • Easily move tasks to the top or to the bottom, to decide what to work on next • Add tags to your tasks based on the context required to complete them • Use the guided review feature to stay on top of your projects and tasks You can also: • Create recurring tasks and reminders • Sort your tasks from within any view, so that you can easily prioritize and decide what to do next • Move tasks to Someday if you don't plan on working on them soon, but still want to keep track of them • Defer tasks that you don't want to focus on until a later date • Sync your tasks securely across all your Apple devices using iCloud
MyFocusJourney
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MyFocusJourney: Focus, Track, and Achieve Your Goals Maximize your productivity and focus with MyFocusJourney! Whether you're tackling tasks with the Pomodoro technique or prefer an open-ended session, MyFocusJourney is your ultimate tool for staying on track and achieving your goals. Why MyFocusJourney? * Flexible Focus Sessions: Choose between a structured Pomodoro timer or an open-ended session. Whether you prefer short bursts of work or long periods of concentration, MyFocusJourney adapts to your workflow. * Hard Mode for Ultimate Focus: Need extra discipline? Activate Hard Mode, and your session will fail if you leave the app. It's perfect for staying committed and blocking out distractions. * App Whitelisting: Prefer more flexibility? Select apps to whitelist, and MyFocusJourney will restrict access to all others, helping you maintain deep focus while still using essential tools. * Track Your Progress: See how much time you've focused, track completed sessions, and visualize your productivity trends with insightful charts and stats. * Manage Your Activities: Organize your tasks and activities with ease. MyFocusJourney helps you focus on what matters most by keeping everything structured and accessible. Key Features: * Pomodoro Timer or Open-Ended Sessions * Hard Mode: Stay Focused or Fail the Session * App Whitelisting: Control Distractions * Detailed Activity Tracking * Visual Progress with Charts and Insights Unlock Your Productivity Potential Today! MyFocusJourney is designed for anyone looking to maximize their focus, whether you're a student, professional, or anyone looking to get more done. Dive into deep work, eliminate distractions, and track your progress every step of the way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Idea at none against MyFocusJourney's 1. MyFocusJourney's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MyFocusJourney sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Next Idea asks for nothing beyond the download.
Next Idea ships an update every 7 months, MyFocusJourney every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Next Idea | MyFocusJourney |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Frisk | Maxim Zamarin |
In-app purchases
Next Idea
No in-app purchases
MyFocusJourney
- Lifetime Pro Access$9.99









