Comparison

Mint Diary 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

Mint Diary

Features
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We've combined the to-do list, diary, gallery, and memo features into one app. No more switching between different apps for tasks, journaling, photos, and memos. We've made the interface simple so everyone can use it easily. Key features include: - Integration of to-do lists, diary, gallery, and memo into one app, allowing you to focus your thoughts and writings in a single place. - Record the height and weight of yourself or your children, and you can check them on a chart. - Syncs across all your Apple devices via iCloud. - Calendar view to organize your tasks, diary entries, and gallery images by date. - Tag and flag options for diary entries and gallery images for quick and easy retrieval. - Extremely user-friendly and intuitive. - You can also play roulette, even if it's out of the blue. Use it as a pastime or for betting with friends.

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

Mint Diary4 screens
The Next To4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mint Diary at none against The Next To's 3. The Next To's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Next To sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mint Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mint Diary ships an update every 2 days, The Next To every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Mint Diary versus The Next To: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMint DiaryThe Next To
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJongSeo ChoeCarlos Mariscal

In-app purchases

None

Mint Diary

No in-app purchases

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 Mint Diary free?
Mint Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Next To free?
The Next To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mint Diary or The Next To have ads?
Neither Mint Diary nor The Next To shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mint Diary or The Next To?
Mint Diary ships an update every 2 days, and The Next To every 3 days. Most recently, Mint Diary was updated on October 16, 2026 and The Next To on October 4, 2026.

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