Comparison

Kyugo vs Next Time Notes

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

Head to head
About

Kyugo

This app reimagines daily scheduling with a unique circular, layered canvas. It offers an intuitive and human-centered approach to visualizing time, helping users understand their day at a glance and regain control.

Highlights
  • Circular timeline visualization
  • Layered time representation
  • Google & Apple Calendar sync
  • One-handed gesture controls
  • Seamless event rescheduling
  • Visual distribution of life layers
Features
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A new way to experience time. Kyugo 3.0 reimagines the calendar from the ground up. Instead of boxes, grids, and scattered task lists, Kyugo presents your day as a circular, layered canvas—clear, intuitive, and deeply human. It helps you see your time the way you feel it: in cycles, rhythms, and interconnected moments. This major release marks the official relaunch of Kyugo after its acquisition by Anders (andersbuilds.com). Version 3.0 brings a renewed commitment to craftsmanship, clarity, and calm. Every interaction has been refined, every gesture polished, every layer made more readable. The result is a seamless, mobile-first calendar that adapts to the reality of modern life. Time, visualized in layers Kyugo transforms your schedule into a living, circular representation of your day. Each event becomes part of a larger flow. Each layer—work, personal life, routines, commitments—combines into a unified whole you can understand at a glance. No zooming, no hunting for information. Everything is right there, beautifully arranged around your clock. Designed for clarity and presence Kyugo isn’t just another productivity tool. It’s a calmer, more intuitive way of relating to time. • Understand your day instantly with a circular timeline • Reveal how your energy, priorities, and commitments stack together • Create a sense of balance by visually distributing the layers of your life Kyugo helps you step back, see the whole picture, and make space for what matters. Seamless Google & Apple Calendar sync Connect your existing calendars in seconds. Whether you use Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or both, Kyugo stays perfectly in sync—without duplicates, complexity, or manual work. Everything remains aligned across your devices and your ecosystem. Natural gestures. Fluid controls. Thumb-first design. Kyugo is thoughtfully optimized for one-handed use. Interactions feel effortless: • Drag events around the circle to reschedule • Resize durations with precise snapping • Shift your day in seconds when plans change • Glide between views smoothly thanks to polished motion Your schedule becomes tactile, visual, and intuitive. Built for modern life Kyugo adapts to how your day actually unfolds. Meetings run long. Plans shift. Free time appears and disappears. Kyugo helps you navigate change gracefully with a visual flow that always stays coherent. More than a calendar—your life, in one view Kyugo merges functionality and beauty to help you: • Make intentional choices • Regain control of your time • Reduce overwhelm • See the shape of your day and the space inside it • Build a calmer rhythm for work, rest, and everything in between Kyugo 3.0 is the beginning of a new chapter—crafted to help you design your day with clarity, intention, and flow. Your time. Your rhythm. Your life. Begin your new way of living today. The app is free to download, but requires a paid subscription to use. Terms of Use: https://app.kyugo.app/Grace/Projects/Kyugo/Docs/kyugo-tos-2025.pdf

About

Next Time Notes

Never forget tasks or errands with location-based reminders. Save places, add notes, and receive automatic notifications upon arrival. Visualize your saved locations on an interactive map and enhance your notes with photos.

Highlights
  • Location-based reminders
  • Save places and custom notes
  • Interactive map visualization
  • Smart, background notifications
  • Add photos to visit notes
  • Star ratings for favorite places
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Never Forget What You Wanted to Do Next Time Notes is the simple way to remember what matters when you're at the places you love. Save any location, add a note, and get notified automatically when you arrive. HOW IT WORKS 1. Save a place - Search by name or drop a pin on the map 2. Add your note - "Buy milk", "Try the pizza", or anything you want to remember 3. Get notified - When you're near the place, you'll receive a notification with your note KEY FEATURES: - Location-Based Reminders Get notified automatically when you're near a saved place. No manual checking required. - Save Places & Notes Add any location with custom notes. Remember what you wanted to do, buy, or see at each place. - Interactive Map Visualize all your saved places on a map. Plan your route and see everything at a glance. - Smart Notifications Receive timely notifications when you arrive. Works seamlessly in the background. - Star Ratings Rate your favorite places and keep track of what you love most. - Photos & Visit Notes Add photos and notes for each visit. Build a history of your experiences at every place. - Privacy First Your data stays on your device. We use location only to send you reminders when nearby. Optional iCloud sync available. PRICING: • Free: Save up to 10 places with all core features • Premium: Unlimited places, priority support, and help support development Perfect for: • Remembering errands at specific stores • Trying new restaurants or dishes • Shopping lists for different locations • Visiting friends and family • Exploring new places • Any location-based reminders you need Download Next Time Notes today and never forget what you wanted to do again! Terms of Use (EULA): https://nexttimenotes.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://nexttimenotes.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Kyugo4 screens
Next Time Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Next Time Notes at 5.0 against Kyugo's 3.7. Kyugo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Kyugo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Next Time Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Next Time Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kyugo versus Next Time Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKyugoNext Time Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (9 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders LaederichTodd Olivas

Customer experience

Kyugo

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%

Next Time Notes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Kyugo

Subscriptions4
  • 1 month1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Kyugo Premium Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 year subscription1 Month trial$24.991 Year
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  • Kyugo Premium Annual14 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

Next Time Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$11.991 Year

Questions

Is Kyugo free?
Kyugo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Next Time Notes free?
Next Time Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kyugo or Next Time Notes?
Next Time Notes is rated higher. Kyugo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Next Time Notes averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Kyugo or Next Time Notes have ads?
Neither Kyugo nor Next Time Notes shows ads.

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