Up Next vs Next Turn!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Up Next
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Never lose track of whose turn it is. Up Next makes it easy to manage turns for board games, card games, group challenges, household rotations, and anything else where people take turns. Create a room, invite your friends, and instantly see whoβs up, whoβs next, and how long the current turn has been waiting. Up Next keeps everyone moving, even when your group isnβt in the same place. KEEP EVERY TURN MOVING β’ See whose turn it is at a glance β’ Get notified when your turn begins β’ Send a friendly nudge when a turn stalls β’ End your turn with a single tap β’ Reverse, randomize, or manually reorder the rotation PLAY TOGETHER FROM ANYWHERE β’ Create private rooms for games and shared activities β’ Invite players with a room code or shareable link β’ Chat with everyone inside the room β’ Add shared notes, rules, or instructions β’ Share invitations and manage turns through Messages MAKE EACH ROOM YOUR OWN β’ Choose from multiple room themes β’ Review activity history and turn insights β’ Assign admins or transfer ownership β’ Close, restore, and manage rooms whenever needed GREAT FOR β’ Board games and card games played over time β’ Online and long-distance games with friends β’ Family chores and household rotations β’ Group challenges, clubs, and team activities β’ Any situation where someone needs to know theyβre up next No more searching through group chats or asking, βWhose turn is it?β Up Next keeps every turn organized, visible, and moving forward.
Next Turn!
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Tired of resetting the timer every turn during board games? NEXT TURN is a one-touch turn timer designed for board games. Just tap the screen to instantly pass the turn to the next player. Key Features: β’ One-Touch Turn Switch β Tap once to start the next turn β’ 2-8 Players β Each player gets a unique color β’ Flexible Time Settings β Presets (15s, 30s, 1min, etc.) + Custom β’ Mistake-Proof β Undo within 2 seconds β’ Audio Alerts β Countdown sounds at 30s and 10s-1s + haptics β’ Pause & Reset β Full control over your game flow β’ Screen Always On β No screen dimming during gameplay Perfect for Splendor, Azul, Catan, and any turn-based board game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Up Next at none against Next Turn!'s shown. Next Turn!'s advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Up Next ships an update every 3 months, Next Turn! every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Up Next | Next Turn! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DYLAN KYLE REHL | SeungHyun Hong |
In-app purchases
Up Next
No in-app purchases
Next Turn!
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Up Next free?
Is Next Turn! free?
Do Up Next or Next Turn! have ads?
Which is updated more often, Up Next or Next Turn!?
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