Comparison

TaskQuadrant 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

TaskQuadrant

Features
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TaskQuadrant helps you prioritize tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix and plan projects with Gantt charts - all in one app. PRIORITIZE WITH EISENHOWER MATRIX • Organize tasks into 4 quadrants: Do First, Schedule, Delegate, Eliminate • See at a glance what needs your attention now vs. later • Visual dashboard shows your priorities clearly PLAN WITH GANTT CHARTS • Visualize project timelines • Set task dependencies - when one task moves, dependent tasks adjust automatically • Track progress with percentage completion SMART FEATURES • Recurring tasks (daily, weekly, monthly) • Push notifications for deadlines • Syncs with web app at taskquadrant.io Perfect for entrepreneurs, project managers, students, and anyone who wants to work smarter, not harder.

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

TaskQuadrant4 screens
The Next To4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TaskQuadrant at none against The Next To's 3. TaskQuadrant also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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. The Next To sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TaskQuadrant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaskQuadrant ships an update every 2 days, The Next To every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TaskQuadrant versus The Next To: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskQuadrantThe Next To
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles WeeCarlos Mariscal

In-app purchases

None

TaskQuadrant

No in-app purchases

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 TaskQuadrant free?
TaskQuadrant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Next To free?
The Next To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaskQuadrant or The Next To have ads?
Neither TaskQuadrant nor The Next To shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaskQuadrant or The Next To?
TaskQuadrant ships an update every 2 days, and The Next To every 3 days. Most recently, TaskQuadrant was updated on September 10, 2026 and The Next To on September 17, 2026.

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