TimeBox vs The Next To
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimeBox
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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
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | TimeBox | The Next To |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Markocki | Carlos Mariscal |
In-app purchases
TimeBox
- Espresso Shot$2.99
- Fuel the Code$4.99
- Java Top-Up$12.99
The Next To
- Remove Ads for a Month!2 Months trial$1.991 Month
- No Ads for a Year!$19.991 Year
- Remove Ads$99.99









