Comparison

Priority Task Manager 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

Priority Task Manager

Organize your tasks using two powerful prioritization methods: the ABCDE method and the Eisenhower Matrix. Plan your week with a visual calendar, sync across devices, and reduce stress with built-in breathing exercises. Achieve greater focus and control over your time.

Highlights
  • ABCDE prioritization method
  • Eisenhower Matrix quadrants
  • Dual categorization system
  • Weekly schedule planning
  • Multiple view modes
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Cloud sync
Features
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Master your productivity with Priority Task Manager - the ultimate task organizer combining two proven prioritization frameworks in one beautiful app. POWERFUL PRIORITIZATION METHODS ABCDE Method by Brian Tracy Categorize tasks from A (critical - must do today) to E (eliminate). Focus on what truly matters and stop wasting time on unimportant tasks. Eisenhower Matrix (Covey Quadrants) Organize tasks into four quadrants based on urgency and importance. Spend more time in Quadrant 2 (important but not urgent) for long-term success. KEY FEATURES Dual Categorization System Every task gets both an ABCDE priority AND a quadrant assignment for maximum clarity. Weekly Schedule Planning Plan your entire week with an intuitive calendar view. Schedule tasks in daily time blocks and see your week at a glance. Multiple View Modes Switch between ABCDE list view, Eisenhower Matrix quadrant view, weekly schedule, and comprehensive all-tasks view. Breathing Exercises Stay focused and reduce stress with guided breathing exercises built right into the app. Cloud Sync Your tasks automatically sync across devices so you're always up to date. Beautiful Design Enjoy a clean, modern interface with smooth gradient colors and intuitive navigation. PERFECT FOR Professionals managing multiple projects Students balancing coursework and activities Anyone who wants to be more productive and less stressed Stop feeling overwhelmed. Start focusing on what matters. Download Priority Task Manager today and take control of your time. SUBSCRIPTIONS Aria Monthly and Aria Annual are auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alonbbar6.github.io/prioritytaskmanager-privacy/

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

Priority Task Manager4 screens
The Next To4 screens

Verdict

The call

Priority Task Manager and The Next To are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Priority Task Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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 Priority Task Manager against 5.0 for The Next To. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Priority Task Manager ships an update every 5 days, The Next To every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Priority Task Manager versus The Next To: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPriority Task ManagerThe Next To
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALONSO BRYAN BARDALESCarlos Mariscal

Customer experience

Priority Task Manager

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Next To

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Priority Task Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Aria Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Aria Annual$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Priority Task Manager — Full Access$4.99
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 Priority Task Manager free?
Priority Task Manager 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, Priority Task Manager or The Next To?
Priority Task Manager and The Next To are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Priority Task Manager or The Next To have ads?
Neither Priority Task Manager nor The Next To shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Priority Task Manager or The Next To?
Priority Task Manager ships an update every 5 days, and The Next To every 3 days. Most recently, Priority Task Manager was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Next To on October 21, 2026.

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