Simply Things vs NextTask
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simply Things
A clean, minimalist task management application designed for focus and simplicity. It offers seamless iCloud synchronization across Apple devices and emphasizes a distraction-free user experience. Early supporters receive lifetime access to all features.
- Clean, minimalist interface
- iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac
- Distraction-free task management
- Secure data storage
- Lifetime access for early supporters
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Simply Things is a minimal todo list for people who want to capture tasks quickly, stay focused, and keep daily planning light. No project-management noise. No crowded dashboards. Just a clean place for the Things you need to do, with the Apple-platform details you expect. WHAT MAKES IT SIMPLE - Fast capture for tasks the moment they come to mind - A focused list that keeps today's work readable - Pin important Things so they stay at the top - Reorder and rename Things as your day changes - Widgets that show your pinned Thing and the rest of your list - iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Keyboard shortcuts for fast iPad and Mac workflows BUILT FOR FEWER DISTRACTIONS Simply Things is designed to stay out of the way. It gives you enough structure to keep your tasks clear without turning your personal todo list into another system to manage. If you like low-clutter planning, quick capture, and a task manager that feels native on Apple devices, Simply Things is built for you. EARLY BIRD ACCESS Simply Things is still growing. A subscription tier is planned for later, and current Early Bird users keep access to future Simply Things features. Have feedback or a feature request? I read every message: hello@simplythings.app
NextTask
This student productivity app helps manage assignments, schedules, reminders, and goals. It offers a streamlined workspace designed to keep students organized, focused, and efficient throughout the school year, reducing stress and improving workflow.
- Task and assignment management
- Smart scheduling and organization
- Goal and productivity tracking
- Student-friendly design
- Stress reduction tools
- Workflow improvement
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NextTask is a student-focused productivity app designed to help students stay organized, focused, and efficient throughout the school year. Manage assignments, schedules, reminders, goals, and daily tasks all in one streamlined workspace built specifically for student life. Features include: • Task and assignment management • Smart scheduling and organization • Goal and productivity tracking • Clean and simple student-friendly design • Tools to help reduce stress and improve workflow Whether you’re balancing classes, clubs, sports, or personal projects, NextTask helps you stay on top of everything in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: NextTask at free against Simply Things's paid. NextTask also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). Simply Things's advantage is iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simply Things against 5.0 for NextTask. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Simply Things ships an update monthly, NextTask daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simply Things | NextTask |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Daniel Arden | CREATIVEANA LLC |
Customer experience
Simply Things
NextTask
In-app purchases
Simply Things
No in-app purchases
NextTask
No in-app purchases









