Comparison

My Next vs Svala

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

Head to head
About

My Next

Features
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My Next: List is a calm, private list app for your personal life — not work. Collect, organize, and track the things in your life without clutter, pressure, or noise. SIMPLE & FLEXIBLE LISTS Create lists for groceries, packing, gift ideas, books to read, movies to watch, and more. Pin favorites for quick access and switch between list and gallery view. YOUR LISTS ON APPLE WATCH Keep your shopping list on your wrist. Scroll with the Digital Crown, check off items, add new ones with dictation where available, and switch between lists. Sort items and swipe to delete, with the same list settings as on your iPhone. Changes made offline sync when your devices reconnect. Open List on your iPhone to set up the first sync. DONE YOUR WAY Choose how completed items behave. Keep them in place with a strikethrough, move them to a collapsible Done section, or remove them from the list. Set defaults globally or customize each list. CALM TO USE Undo actions when you need to. Deleted items go to the Bin and can be restored before they expire. No accounts, no feeds, and no unnecessary friction. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account required. No ads. Your lists are stored on your devices and sync between your paired iPhone and Apple Watch. Optional usage analytics use a random identifier and never include list names or item text. Subscription purchases and access are handled separately through RevenueCat. Back up anytime to iCloud, Files, or AirDrop. MADE FOR REAL LIFE Use My Next: List for shopping, packing, reading lists, home inventory, gift ideas, and everyday collections. Turn on Keep Screen Awake when you want your phone to stay on while you work through a list. FREE FOREVER Create up to 5 lists with 100 items per list for free. Upgrade to Extra for unlimited lists, unlimited items, and list templates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://mynextstudio.com/my-next/list/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://mynextstudio.com/my-next/list/privacy/

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Svala

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Take back control of your screen time—without giving up the apps you enjoy. Svala is a calm, flexible app blocker that helps you use distracting apps and websites more intentionally. Choose what you want to limit, set a daily allowance for each day of the week, and let Svala step in when your time is up. When you reach a limit, Svala shows a clear shield that interrupts automatic scrolling. You can close the app and move on, or make a deliberate choice to unlock a little more time with a quick challenge. WHY SVALA? • Set daily limits for selected apps and websites • Choose different allowances for different days • Block distractions automatically when a limit is reached • Unlock optional extra time with quick challenges • Use an emergency unlock when you really need access • Keep your limits and Screen Time selections on your device BUILT FOR BETTER SCREEN HABITS Svala adds a small, intentional pause between impulse and action. That moment of friction can help you scroll less, avoid automatic app opens, and build healthier habits—without complicated routines or rigid focus sessions. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Svala does not collect, track, or sell your personal data. Your limits and Screen Time selections stay on your device. There are no ads, subscriptions or accounts. HOW IT WORKS Svala uses Apple’s Screen Time technologies to monitor the apps and websites you select and display a shield when a daily limit is reached. Screen Time authorization is required for these features. Your time. Your limits. Your choice.

Screenshots

My Next4 screens
Svala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Svala at none against My Next's 7. Svala also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). My Next's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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. My Next sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Svala asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Next ships an update every 5 weeks, Svala weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
My Next versus Svala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy NextSvala
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars BruceSebastian Kalita

In-app purchases

7 purchases

My Next

Subscriptions4
  • Extra Monthly$1.991 Month
  • My Next: Extra$2.991 Month
  • Extra Yearly$14.991 Year
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  • My Next: Extra$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Support$4.99
  • Super Supporter$9.99
None

Svala

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Next free?
My Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Svala free?
Svala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Next or Svala have ads?
Neither My Next nor Svala shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Next or Svala?
My Next ships an update every 5 weeks, and Svala weekly. Most recently, My Next was updated on September 20, 2026 and Svala on September 8, 2026.

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