RedPill vs NextThree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RedPill
This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set custom schedules and daily usage limits to improve focus and productivity. It offers a free version with optional premium features for enhanced control.
- One-click app and website blocking
- Scheduled focus sessions
- Adjustable daily app usage limits
- Customizable blocking schedules
- Free to use with optional premium subscription
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Features: FAST, ONE-CLICK APPS / WEBSITES BLOCKING. The simplest way to block apps. Tap the "Start" button, and your apps are blocked! SCHEDULED FOCUS SESSIONS. You can customize blocking schedules to activate on specific days or times. For instance, you can block social media apps during work hours, or ensure work-related apps are inaccessible while you're at home. ADJUSTABLE DAILY USAGE LIMITS FOR APPS. E.g. if you want to spend no more than 15 minutes a day on Instagram, set up an app limit on the 'Limits' page and watch your addiction disappear. IT'S FREE You can use RedPill for free. Purchasing a subscription is not mandatory to use the app, but it is required to unlock all features. Subscription is managed by Apple. Don't know how to cancel? Instruction is here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy policy: https://redpillapp.io/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://redpillapp.io/terms-of-use/
NextThree
This app helps overcome procrastination by breaking down tasks into small, manageable steps. It provides the next three micro-actions to get you started, making it easier to build momentum and complete your goals.
- Breaks tasks into micro-steps
- One-tap simplicity
- Builds momentum quickly
- Customizable tasks
- Unlimited access unlock
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NextThree is a minimalist app for everyday people stuck in “can’t start” procrastination mode. Starting is the hardest. So we only give you one thing: the next three. Once you do the first three micro-steps, you’re already moving—and it’s easier to keep going. How it works • Put in your task (or pick a common one) • Tap Let’s do it • Get your next three micro-steps (each ≤ 5 minutes) • Tap 3 More Steps to get the next three • Repeat until you’re rolling Why it works • Breaks big, overwhelming tasks into tiny actions • Removes friction with one-tap simplicity • Builds momentum fast—three steps at a time Try it free • Includes 10 free tasks • Unlock Unlimited Forever for $0.99 (one-time, no subscription) NextThree doesn’t ask you to “be disciplined.” It helps you start—and starting changes everything.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NextThree at none against RedPill's shown. NextThree also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). RedPill's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. RedPill sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and NextThree sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RedPill against 5.0 for NextThree. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedPill has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RedPill ships an update every 5 days, NextThree daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RedPill | NextThree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandr Kulaga | Cho Yan Yam |
Customer experience
RedPill
NextThree
In-app purchases
RedPill
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Lifetime$49.99
NextThree
- Unlimited$0.99









