Comparison

TimeBox 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

TimeBox

Features
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Stop juggling endless tasks. Start mastering your day. TimeBox is a minimalist time management app designed for people who want to work with intention, not just stay busy. Built around the proven time-blocking method, TimeBox helps you plan your perfect day in minutes. WHY TIMEBOX? Most productivity apps encourage you to pile on more tasks. TimeBox does the opposite. With a strict limit of 3 top priority tasks per day, you're forced to choose what truly matters. The result? Less stress, more focus, better results. CORE FEATURES • Time-Blocking Made Simple - Schedule your day in focused blocks of time • 3-Task Daily Limit - Ruthlessly prioritize what actually needs to get done • Brain Dump - Capture all your ideas without cluttering your daily plan • Smart Notifications - Stay on track with gentle reminders for your time blocks • Progress Tracking - See your completion rate and build momentum • Daily Archive - Review past plans and celebrate your progress • Beautiful Design - Clean, calming interface that respects your attention PERFECT FOR Professionals overwhelmed by endless to-do lists Students managing multiple projects and deadlines Entrepreneurs who need to focus on high-impact work Anyone who wants to feel more in control of their time People seeking work-life balance through intentional planning THE TIMEBOX PHILOSOPHY We believe that true productivity isn't about doing more, it's about doing what matters. By limiting your daily priorities to just three tasks, TimeBox helps you: Make better decisions about how to spend your time Reduce anxiety from overwhelming task lists Build the habit of intentional planning Achieve meaningful progress every single day

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

TimeBox4 screens
The Next To4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Next To at every 3 days against TimeBox's every 6 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. TimeBox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TimeBox against 5.0 for The Next To. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeBox ships an update every 6 weeks, The Next To every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TimeBox versus The Next To: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeBoxThe Next To
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam MarkockiCarlos Mariscal

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeBox

One-time3
  • Espresso Shot$2.99
  • Fuel the Code$4.99
  • Java Top-Up$12.99
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 TimeBox free?
TimeBox 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.
Which has better reviews, TimeBox or The Next To?
TimeBox and The Next To are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TimeBox or The Next To have ads?
Neither TimeBox nor The Next To shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeBox or The Next To?
TimeBox ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Next To every 3 days. Most recently, TimeBox was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Next To on October 21, 2026.

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