Jot vs WhatsNext task manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Jot
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Jot is a fast, minimal note-taking app built around one idea: capture now, organize later. Most note apps force you to decide where something goes before you can write it down. Jot flips that. New notes land in your main feed by default, no folder required, no decision needed. Organize them into categories when you have the time and mental space. Perfect for: โข Quick notes and ideas - tap +, type, done. Out of your head in seconds. โข Grocery & shopping lists - group items by store, check things off as you go. โข Journaling - automatic timestamps on every note, toggle on or off whenever you need them. โข To-do lists - simple checklists for tasks, errands, and anything you need to remember. โข Custom categories - create your own with a name and emoji to organize everything your way. Your notes stay yours. No accounts. No social features. No unnecessary data collection. Just a simple place to jot things down.
WhatsNext task manager
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WhatsNext is a beautifully simple task manager designed around one question: what should you do next? Unlike complex todo apps that overwhelm you with features, WhatsNext uses just two lists: NEXT โ Tasks that need your attention now LATER โ Tasks scheduled for a future date HOW IT WORKS Add a task and it goes straight to your Next list. Need to defer something? Snooze it to Later with a specific date. When that date arrives, the task automatically moves back to Next. Type naturally โ "Call mom tomorrow" or "Submit report next Friday" โ and WhatsNext understands. It extracts dates from your text so you can capture tasks in seconds. KEY FEATURES โข Two-list simplicity โ No folders, tags, or priorities to manage โข Natural language dates โ Just type "tomorrow" or "next week" โข Automatic promotion โ Snoozed tasks return to Next when due โข Recurring tasks โ Set monthly or annual repeats for regular commitments โข Cloud sync โ Sign in with Google to sync across devices โข Daily digest โ Optional morning notification with your Next tasks โข Quick capture โ macOS menu bar access for instant task entry โข Glassmorphic design โ Clean, modern interface that stays out of your way PERFECT FOR โข People overwhelmed by complex task managers โข Anyone who wants a clear answer to "what's next?" โข Those who think in terms of "now" vs "not yet" WhatsNext respects your focus. No badges. No overdue guilt. Just a clear list of what needs your attention right now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Jot at 13.0 against WhatsNext task manager's 18.5. On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Jot | WhatsNext task manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 11 days |
| Ads | โ | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | โ | iPhone โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 18.5 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jordan Roth | Alistair Pott |
In-app purchases
Jot
No in-app purchases
WhatsNext task manager
No in-app purchases









