Comparison

PriorityStack vs Next Thing

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

Head to head
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

About

Next Thing

This app helps you focus on one task at a time using the simple Ivy Lee Method. Prioritize your top tasks each evening and tackle them sequentially the next day, reducing stress and boosting effectiveness. Ideal for those who find traditional to-do lists overwhelming.

Highlights
  • Ivy Lee Method task prioritization
  • Single-task focus
  • Evening task selection
  • Daily habit building
  • Lock screen widgets
  • Home screen widgets
  • Focus bell reminders
Features
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Most productivity apps make you more stressed, not less. Endless lists, complex systems, notifications pulling you in every direction. Next Thing is different. Built on the Ivy Lee Method - a century-old productivity system so simple and effective that it became the secret weapon of some of the world's most successful business leaders (Charles Schwab!) - Next Thing strips productivity down to its most powerful form. Each evening, choose your most important tasks and rank them in order of priority. The next day, focus on one thing at a time. That's it. We've heard from users with ADHD that this single-task approach is a game changer - no overwhelming lists, just the next thing in front of you. How it works: - Add tasks to your list anytime a thought crosses your mind - Each evening, pick your top 6 and rank them by priority - The next day, focus on one task at a time - done or skip, nothing else - Build the habit with streaks, reminders, and satisfying completion moments Next Thing Pro: - Lock screen widgets - see your #1 task without unlocking your phone - Home screen widget - see your #1 task without opening the app - Focus bell - set a reminder to check in on your current task - Streaks heatmap - track your consistency over time - Recurring tasks - daily habits auto-return to your list - Custom app icons - multiple colors to match your style - Focus screen themes - personalize your daily ritual - Unlimited task list Your privacy matters. No account required, no login, no data sharing. Your tasks live on your device and nowhere else. Stop managing your productivity system. Start doing your next thing.

Screenshots

PriorityStack4 screens
Next Thing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Next Thing at none against PriorityStack's shown. Next Thing also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. PriorityStack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Next Thing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PriorityStack ships an update every 2 months, Next Thing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PriorityStack versus Next Thing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPriorityStackNext Thing
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTabish HassanJEREMIAH DANIEL ROBERTS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PriorityStack

Subscriptions1
  • PriorityStack Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
1 purchases

Next Thing

One-time1
  • Next Thing Pro$2.99

Questions

Is PriorityStack free?
PriorityStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Next Thing free?
Next Thing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PriorityStack or Next Thing have ads?
PriorityStack shows ads; Next Thing does not.
Which is updated more often, PriorityStack or Next Thing?
PriorityStack ships an update every 2 months, and Next Thing every 3 weeks. Most recently, PriorityStack was updated on September 18, 2026 and Next Thing on September 23, 2026.

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