Comparison

Timlin 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

Timlin

Features
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Plan your day. Then see how long it actually took. Most task apps only record whether you finished something. Timlin measures the time you actually spent and puts it next to what you planned. ■ Planned vs. actual Start a timer on any task. Timlin logs the real duration and shows it against your estimate. After a few days, patterns appear — the 30-minute task that always takes 50. ■ A vertical timeline for the day Drop tasks onto the timeline and drag to adjust start and end times. You can see the density of your day at a glance, and notice when it's overloaded. ■ Brain dump Write everything down first. Decide order and timing later. ■ Focus timer Tap a task to start. The remaining time stays visible, and the measured time becomes your record. ■ Built for plans that change Long-press to move tasks around when the day shifts. Timlin doesn't assume you'll follow the plan exactly. ■ Pricing Timlin requires a Timlin Pro subscription. A 3-day free trial is included — cancel during the trial and you won't be charged. Timlin Pro includes: - Daily timeline planning - Time tracking and logs - Brain dump - Focus timer - Morning carry-over - AI planning and task breakdown - Google Calendar sync - Automatic rescheduling - Themes and colors Monthly / Yearly / Lifetime options available. ■ Made by one person Built by an indie developer in Japan, originally for personal use. I read every review. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Timlin4 screens
The Next To4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Next To at every 3 days against Timlin's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Timlin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and The Next To sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timlin ships an update every 2 weeks, The Next To every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Timlin versus The Next To: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimlinThe Next To
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaiki IijimaCarlos Mariscal

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Timlin

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Montly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro LifeTime$59.99
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 Timlin free?
Timlin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Next To free?
The Next To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timlin or The Next To have ads?
Neither Timlin nor The Next To shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timlin or The Next To?
Timlin ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Next To every 3 days. Most recently, Timlin was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Next To on October 21, 2026.

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