Comparison
My Next: Todo vs Things 3
Things 3 is widely considered one of the best-designed iOS apps ever made. My Next: Todo is a newer, simpler alternative focused on personal life planning without the learning curve. Both are calm iOS todo apps — but they have different philosophies.
| Feature | My Next: Todo | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Requires account | No | No |
| Works offline | Fully | Fully |
| Price | Free / $1.99–$14.99/yr | One-time from $9.99 |
| Designed for | Personal life planning | GTD-style personal productivity |
| Weekly planning view | Built in (Kanban) | Not native |
| Recurring todos | Yes | Yes |
| Natural language input | No | Yes |
| Learning curve | Low — minimal setup | Moderate — GTD concepts |
| Calm, no-guilt UX | Yes | Mostly |
| Collaboration | No | No |
| Sync (iCloud) | Planned | Yes |
Choose My Next: Todo if…
- • You want a simple weekly planning workflow built in from day one
- • You find GTD and Things 3's areas/projects setup too heavy for personal use
- • You prefer a subscription (pay only for what you need) over an upfront purchase
- • You're okay with no iCloud sync for now — you prefer offline-first
- • You want a calm, minimal app with no learning curve
Choose Things 3 if…
- • You want a one-time purchase with no ongoing costs
- • You use GTD or appreciate a more structured task management approach
- • You rely on natural language input for quick task entry
- • You already use iCloud sync across all your Apple devices
- • You want a more mature app with years of polish
Try My Next: Todo
Currently in beta on iOS. Free to use, no account required. Join the beta by emailing [email protected]