Comparison

NextThing vs PriorityStack

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

Head to head
About

NextThing

This task management app helps you capture, organize, and review your thoughts and tasks using the Getting Things Done methodology. It offers smart tagging, context assignment, and project tracking to reduce stress and improve focus.

Highlights
  • GTD methodology support
  • Quick capture with smart tag parsing
  • Inbox processing workflow
  • Project and task list management
  • Contexts and contacts filtering
  • Scheduled and deferred tasks
  • Global search functionality
  • Offline-first operation
Features
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Say it. NextThing writes the task. Tap the mic, speak one sentence, and NextThing turns it into a proper task — due date, context, project and person already filled in. Or type a rough note and let AI clean it up. What used to take five taps now takes one. Underneath is a complete Getting Things Done system, so nothing you capture ever gets lost. Capture in seconds • Voice capture — speak, and the task writes itself • AI task parsing — turn a messy note into a structured task; keep the suggestions you want, drop the rest • Inline tags while you type — #context, @contact, ~project, !!priority • Forward an email straight into your inbox Clarify and organize, the GTD way • Guided inbox processing — one decision at a time, until your inbox is empty • Next Actions, Projects, Waiting For, Someday/Maybe and Scheduled lists • Areas of Focus — file every project under the part of your life it belongs to • Contexts and contacts — filter by where you are or who you're waiting on • Recurring tasks and deferred start dates • Checklists inside task descriptions Reflect, so the system stays trustworthy • A Weekly Review checklist that walks you through every list • Review reminders you'll actually keep Engage • Filter your next actions by context, time or energy — then just do • Calendar — add a task to your calendar, or subscribe to a live feed of everything scheduled • Search across every task and project Everywhere you work • iPhone, iPad and Mac, with a desktop app for your other machines • Offline-first — capture on a plane, it syncs when you land • Light, dim and true-black themes for OLED screens • Sign in with Apple supported Why GTD? Getting Things Done is David Allen's method, trusted by millions. The idea is simple: your head is for having ideas, not for holding them. Capture everything into one trusted place, decide what each thing means, and keep lists you'd actually look at. Less noise in your head, more finished work. Most to-do list apps let you write things down and stop there. NextThing gives you the workflow that turns a messy inbox into clear next actions — and a calm head. No setup weekend, no course to take. Open the app, say your first task out loud, and the workflow does the rest. Premium AI parsing and voice capture include 15 free suggestions every month. Premium makes them unlimited and adds Telegram quick-capture, email-to-inbox and the live calendar feed. Auto-renewing subscription, monthly or annual. Cancel anytime in your device subscription settings. Privacy: https://nextthinggtd.com/privacy Terms: https://nextthinggtd.com/terms

About

PriorityStack

Features
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PriorityStack uses the Ivy Lee method: each night, write down tomorrow's 6 most important tasks in priority order. Tackle them one at a time. Simple, proven, and life-changing. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • The Ivy Lee Method — rank tomorrow's 6 most important tasks tonight, tackle them one at a time • Daily reflection log with mood and notes • Recurring tasks that auto-populate on the right weekday • Quick-capture inbox for stray ideas before they're lost • Focus sessions with interruption tracking • No sign-up and no account — your stacks stay on your device PRIORITYSTACK PREMIUM — $2.99/month: • Unlimited daily stacks • Full history and analytics • Recurring priorities • Weekly review • Every future update included PERFECT FOR: Productivity enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, busy professionals, and anyone who wants a clear, focused top-6 daily task list based on proven productivity methods. Choose the plan that suits you: monthly, yearly, or a one-time Lifetime purchase that never renews. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID subscription settings. The Lifetime option is a single purchase with no renewal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishapps.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

NextThing4 screens
PriorityStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NextThing at none against PriorityStack's shown. NextThing also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. NextThing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PriorityStack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextThing ships an update fortnightly, PriorityStack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NextThing versus PriorityStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextThingPriorityStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitrii MitroninTabish Hassan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NextThing

Subscriptions2
  • NextThing Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

PriorityStack

Subscriptions1
  • PriorityStack Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is NextThing free?
NextThing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PriorityStack free?
PriorityStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NextThing or PriorityStack have ads?
PriorityStack shows ads; NextThing does not.
Which is updated more often, NextThing or PriorityStack?
NextThing ships an update fortnightly, and PriorityStack every 2 months. Most recently, NextThing was updated on September 9, 2026 and PriorityStack on September 18, 2026.

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