Comparison

OneNext vs Mendow

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

Head to head
About

OneNext

Features
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Not a to-do app. A starter. OneNext is built for getting started, not managing endless lists. When your to-do list grows, choosing what to do first can freeze you. OneNext removes the noise and guides you to one small next step. What OneNext does • One Next Step: Only one item on screen—no overwhelming lists. • Done / Later: Two choices to reduce friction. • AI “first step” breakdown: Turns vague tasks into a clear 5-minute action. Internet connection required for AI breakdown. • Make it smaller: Break it down again when it feels hard. • Keep your wins: Track what you did, not what you didn’t. Just one next step. Start small. Keep moving.

About

Mendow

Features
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- Description - One‑liner: Mendow turns “ugh” into motion: it breaks tasks into small steps and auto‑schedules what you put off, so you always know what to do next. - Key Features - AI Step Breakdown: Type your task; AI turns it into clear, bite‑size actions. - Auto‑Schedule: Place backlog and unscheduled tasks into your day automatically. - Next Up: Always see the one best next step for today. - Routine Automation: Build daily/weekly habits and slot them in automatically. - Progress & Motivation: Level up with XP, titles, and visible progress. - Collection: Unlock and set Mr. Mendow icons and titles in your profile. - Smooth UX: Clean, focused UI that helps you start fast. - Mendow Plus: An optional plan for heavier AI usage. - Perfect for - Tasks that feel too big to start - Chronic procrastination and backlog build‑up - Split planning between calendar and to‑dos - Get started - Write one line → AI suggests small steps → Auto‑schedule into today. Small steps, real progress. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mendow Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OneNext4 screens
Mendow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OneNext at none against Mendow's 2. OneNext also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. Mendow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OneNext asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OneNext ships an update daily, Mendow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
OneNext versus Mendow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneNextMendow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHitoshi TamuraDAIKI HAYASHI

In-app purchases

None

OneNext

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mendow

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is OneNext free?
OneNext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mendow free?
Mendow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OneNext or Mendow have ads?
Neither OneNext nor Mendow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OneNext or Mendow?
OneNext ships an update daily, and Mendow every 3 weeks. Most recently, OneNext was updated on September 8, 2026 and Mendow on August 27, 2026.

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