Comparison

TextPanda vs My Next

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

Head to head
About

TextPanda

Effortlessly follow up with new contacts after meetings or events. Create personalized message templates and track every connection to maintain professional relationships.

Highlights
  • Instant personalized follow-up messages
  • Pre-written message templates
  • Track connection details (where/when)
  • Organize contacts by event
  • No app install required for recipients
Features
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TextPanda: Instantly Follow Up with New Contacts TextPanda makes it effortless to stay connected after you meet someone. Whether you’re networking at a conference, chatting at church, or meeting a potential client, TextPanda helps you follow up instantly with a personalized message—and track every connection. Send Smarter Messages in Seconds Create pre-written message templates tied to your personal or business context. With a tap, send a friendly follow-up text that includes your info and a link to stay in touch. No More Lost Connections Every time you meet someone, TextPanda logs the moment, so you always remember where and when you connected—and what you talked about. Customize Your Flow Set up different “Events” like meetups, trade shows, or casual outings. Each event can use a unique message style and contact form, helping you stay organized and intentional. Designed for Real Life • Works with any phone number—no app install required for your new contact • Great for professionals, freelancers, community builders, and teams • Keep your connections warm and personal, without the awkward follow-up Whether you’re growing your network or just tired of forgetting names and numbers, TextPanda helps you follow through like a pro.

About

My Next

Features
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My Next: List is a calm, private list app for your personal life — not work. Collect, organize, and track the things in your life without clutter, pressure, or noise. SIMPLE & FLEXIBLE LISTS Create lists for groceries, packing, gift ideas, books to read, movies to watch, and more. Pin favorites for quick access and switch between list and gallery view. YOUR LISTS ON APPLE WATCH Keep your shopping list on your wrist. Scroll with the Digital Crown, check off items, add new ones with dictation where available, and switch between lists. Sort items and swipe to delete, with the same list settings as on your iPhone. Changes made offline sync when your devices reconnect. Open List on your iPhone to set up the first sync. DONE YOUR WAY Choose how completed items behave. Keep them in place with a strikethrough, move them to a collapsible Done section, or remove them from the list. Set defaults globally or customize each list. CALM TO USE Undo actions when you need to. Deleted items go to the Bin and can be restored before they expire. No accounts, no feeds, and no unnecessary friction. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account required. No ads. Your lists are stored on your devices and sync between your paired iPhone and Apple Watch. Optional usage analytics use a random identifier and never include list names or item text. Subscription purchases and access are handled separately through RevenueCat. Back up anytime to iCloud, Files, or AirDrop. MADE FOR REAL LIFE Use My Next: List for shopping, packing, reading lists, home inventory, gift ideas, and everyday collections. Turn on Keep Screen Awake when you want your phone to stay on while you work through a list. FREE FOREVER Create up to 5 lists with 100 items per list for free. Upgrade to Extra for unlimited lists, unlimited items, and list templates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://mynextstudio.com/my-next/list/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://mynextstudio.com/my-next/list/privacy/

Screenshots

TextPanda4 screens
My Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TextPanda at none against My Next's 7. On price, update cadence, ads 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. My Next sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TextPanda asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TextPanda versus My Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextPandaMy Next
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB61 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZap ProjectsLars Bruce

In-app purchases

None

TextPanda

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

My Next

Subscriptions4
  • Extra Monthly$1.991 Month
  • My Next: Extra$2.991 Month
  • Extra Yearly$14.991 Year
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  • My Next: Extra$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Support$4.99
  • Super Supporter$9.99

Questions

Is TextPanda free?
TextPanda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Next free?
My Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TextPanda or My Next have ads?
Neither TextPanda nor My Next shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TextPanda or My Next?
TextPanda ships an update monthly, and My Next monthly. Most recently, TextPanda was updated on October 5, 2026 and My Next on October 7, 2026.

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