Comparison

Pay Next vs Next Due

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pay Next

Easily track upcoming bills and their due dates. This app provides a clear overview of your expenses, payment history, and monthly financial summaries without requiring bank syncing or account setup. Stay organized and avoid late payments with this straightforward tool.

Highlights
  • Bill tracking at a glance
  • Upcoming bill calendar
  • Payment history log
  • Monthly financial summaries
  • No bank syncing required
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Pay Next is the simplest way to stay on top of your bills. See what's coming, when it's due, and how much it'll cost — all in one clean, straightforward app. No bank syncing, no accounts, no setup complications. Just open the app, add your bills, and never miss another due date. SEE WHAT'S DUE AT A GLANCE Your next bill sits right at the top of the Current tab with the due date, amount, and one-tap options to pay now or mark as paid. Scroll down to see every upcoming bill in order of urgency so you always know what's coming next. UP NEXT PLANNING The Up Next tab shows you every upcoming bill on the calendar — subscriptions, utilities, loan payments, anything that hits your account on a regular schedule. See the full picture of the month ahead and plan accordingly. PAYMENT HISTORY Every bill you mark as paid is saved to the History tab with the date and amount. Look back at any time to see what you've paid, when, and to whom. Clear the history whenever you want a fresh start. MONTHLY STATS The Stats tab gives you a real understanding of where your money goes every month. See how much is due, how much you've paid, your year-to-date total, and how many bills you're actively tracking. Your financial picture in one screen. THE TOOLKIT Pay Next works great on its own — and even better alongside our full suite of finance tools. Jump into Payday Timer to count down your next paycheck, Rent Due Timer to stay ahead of rent, BridgeBudget to manage your monthly finances, and Split My Paycheck to divide your income into clear categories. DESIGNED FOR REAL PEOPLE No ads. No accounts. No bank logins. No subscriptions required. Your data stays on your device. Whether you're juggling a handful of subscriptions or tracking every household bill, Pay Next gives you a clear view of what's due and when. Download Pay Next today and never miss another bill.

About

Next Due

Organize recurring household bills manually without bank connections. Track upcoming payments, view totals through your next payday, and manage payment history. Offers a free tier with limited bills and a one-time purchase for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Manual bill entry
  • Payday-aware payment totals
  • Payment history tracking
  • Recurring bill management
  • Customizable reminders
  • Read-only widgets
Features
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Next Due keeps recurring household bills organized without connecting a bank or creating an account. Add manual or autopay bills, see a coverage-aware total through your next recurring payday, handle each occurrence, and keep payment history. Unknown amounts stay separate. Autopay always asks you to verify. Notifications and read-only widgets hide private details by default. Free: up to seven active bills, weekly, biweekly, and monthly recurrence, one reminder per bill, payday view, history, a read-only widget, and validated JSON backup and restore. Next Due Lifetime is a $5.99 one-time non-consumable purchase. It unlocks unlimited active bills plus quarterly and yearly recurrence. Family Sharing is off. Restore Purchases is available. All amounts and dates come from information you enter manually. Next Due does not connect to banks, verify payments, or guarantee reminder delivery.

Screenshots

Pay Next4 screens
Next Due2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pay Next at none against Next Due's 1. Next Due's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Next Due sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pay Next asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pay Next ships an update every 3 months, Next Due weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pay Next versus Next Due: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPay NextNext Due
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan BurksSteven Patrick Nash

In-app purchases

None

Pay Next

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Next Due

One-time1
  • Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Pay Next free?
Pay Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Next Due free?
Next Due is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pay Next or Next Due have ads?
Neither Pay Next nor Next Due shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pay Next or Next Due?
Pay Next ships an update every 3 months, and Next Due weekly. Most recently, Pay Next was updated on October 31, 2026 and Next Due on November 8, 2026.

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