Next Thing: Daily Focus
Ivy Lee daily task planner
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
New: lock screen widgets keep your #1 priority visible at a glance, plus a focus bell to check in on your task. One-time $2.99 unlock — no subscription, ever.
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.
Version 1.2 brings a lot of new ways to stay on top of your next thing:
- Lock screen widgets — 4 styles, so your #1 priority is visible before you even unlock your phone
- Focus bell (Pro) — set a one-time or recurring reminder to check in on your active task
- Smarter notifications — your morning and evening reminders now adjust their message based on whether you've planned
- Fixed a bug where notifications wouldn't cancel properly
- Fixed theme picker layout on smaller iPhones
- New animated onboarding walkthrough
- Tap the version number in Settings anytime to see what's changed
The developer, JEREMIAH DANIEL ROBERTS, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- JEREMIAH DANIEL ROBERTS
- Size
- 2.9 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Next Thing Pro $2.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Jeremiah Roberts