Tools sidebar Introducing the ‘Tools sidebar’, providing quick access to all Next ‘Tools’ directly from the home screen. ‘Tools’ enable related tasks to be performed in one environment, eliminating the need to switch between apps or browsers. For example, 'Public holidays' import supports trip planning, while 'Currency converter' helps estimate costs at the destination. With ‘Tools sidebar’, now all available at your fingertips. Holidays import language ‘Public holidays’ can now be imported in either the country's local language or English. Useful when planning trips to countries where you don't speak the language. Account balance A new setting in the ‘List / Account’ editing screen allows you to show or hide the account balance. This is useful when a single list is used for both tasks and payments and balance tracking is not required. Other changes - ‘Message centre’ now displays the latest blog post - ‘Habit’ repetitions are now sorted with completed items first - ‘Habit - Year in pixels’ color scheme can now be customized - Task dates and times no longer shift when traveling across timezones - Current timezone is now marked with a star - Feedback can now be provided on individual features - Fixed a crash in blog search - Fixed a bug causing tags from closed tasks to appear in 'All open tasks' view - Fixed a bug causing an incorrect number of habit repetitions per day - Fixed a bug that prevented saving task details entered via dictation - General usability and performance improvements

Updated App Store Screenshots Refreshed App Store screenshots to accurately reflect the latest features, improvements, and current app experience. Other changes - Fixed Schedules calendar vertical spacing inconsistency on initial load - General usability and performance improvements

Blog upgrade We've improved how Next Blog content is stored and delivered behind the scenes. Posts are now served from a dedicated cloud database, which means faster loading times, better reliability, and a much more stable experience overall - no more hiccups if the old server was having a bad day. Nothing changes on your end - just open the blog and enjoy reading as usual. But trust us, it's a big deal under the hood. Other changes - Replaced Email and Telegram with a built-in ‘Contact us’ form - getting in touch is now faster and easier, right from the app - General usability and performance improvements

Finance Introducing Next Finance, a comprehensive end-to-end Personal Finance Management solution with Payments, Accounts, Budget, Currency Converter, and more. What is a Task? It is something that we need to do. What is a Payment? It is also something that we need to do with our money. Both require planning, organizing, logging, and tracking. All attributes of a task are equally applicable to a payment. We plan them in advance and mark them as done when paid. If not paid on time, they become overdue. We recur them regularly, such as loan payments. We need to remember them, so reminders come into play. We may expect a payment from someone or need to pay someone, so we assign them. We may need to attach a receipt to a payment. We may need to flag it to check something later. Aren’t we already doing all this with our tasks? So why should we treat them differently? Why keep separate apps for these very similar and very closely related activities, especially given the interdependency between the two? Not anymore. Now every task in Next can be turned into a payment by simply adding an amount from the task menu. Every List that has a task with a payment automatically becomes an Account with a balance. Every Tag that is associated with a payment automatically becomes a Budget Category. All of this is complemented by a built-in Currency Converter with automatic exchange rate updates.

Schedules Schedules is the successor to the Tag groups feature, offering more flexibility by allowing you to create yearly task schedules under a single tag or group of tags. Available from the Tools menu. Overdue Instead of postponing overdue tasks only to today, you can now select an exact date and time. This option is also available through the Bulk Change menu. Rollover Automatically rollover overdue tasks to today after midnight. Configurable per task in due date settings. Other changes - Fixed an issue that could prevent saving task details created by Assistant - Fixed an issue that could cause task toolbar buttons to be unresponsive on older iOS versions - Fixed missing details for recurring task instances and tasks created from templates - Fixed missing details in notifications - Help topics now include related blog articles - Unified and refined color picker throughout the app - Tags moved to the Home screen toolbar - Tools moved to Main add button menu - General usability and performance improvements

Month view Managing tasks effectively requires both perspective and detail. The new calendar mode provides the flexibility to switch between week and month views, each designed to support different planning needs. Available under the Calendar mode menu on the main screen. Public holidays import Easily add all public holidays for any country to Next. From the Home screen main menu, choose a country to import its holidays directly into your calendar, keeping your schedule up to date without manual entry. Links We live in a world full of links - everyone shares, saves, and passes them around. Now you can attach links to tasks, and not just by pasting long URLs into task details, but by wrapping them with titles into clean, visually appealing labels. Accessible at the bottom of the task menu. Rich text formatting Task details now fully support rich formatting. Select any text and use standard iOS controls to apply bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, font size, color, bullets, numbering, and more. Other changes - Prevent pull-to-dismiss on new and edited tasks to avoid data loss - Sort tasks in the bin by days remaining until purge - Resolved an issue that could cause a crash when opening App Store events - General usability and performance improvements

Revamped settings and profile Settings are now redesigned around you, bringing your profile, plan, achievements, and key preferences together in one focused, streamlined experience, so that what matters most is centralized and easy to navigate. Get early releases Join our beta program to explore new features ahead of the official release, provide feedback, and help shape the future of Next. Your input will directly influence our updates, ensuring the app meets your needs and expectations. Available under Advanced Settings. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to the number of available slots. Other changes - More prominent default button on alerts - Liquid glass inspired information sheets - Fixed an issue that prevented selecting a list template - Refined task audit - Improved ad loading - Screenshot monitoring for bug reports - General usability and performance enhancements

Ads After careful considerations we’ve decided to implement ads in Next. We understand that ads can sometimes be frustrating. Most often, this happens when ads are implemented incorrectly - shown at the wrong place, at the wrong time, or in an intrusive way. When done properly, however, ads can be relevant and even helpful, providing useful information without interrupting your workflow. In Next, ads help support the ongoing maintenance, keep our servers running, cover operational costs, and fund the development of new features and improvements. By serving ads responsibly, we can avoid distraction for users while covering our needs. Premium users have the option to disable ads.

Dedicated archive view Archived lists are now displayed in their own dedicated view, fully separated from active lists. This allows easier navigation, clearer organization, and faster access to archived content. The archive can be opened directly from the lists menu. Default priority Set a default priority for all new tasks to streamline your workflow. This option is available in Settings, allowing you to automatically assign the chosen priority to every new task you create. Other changes - Improved blogs image loading speed - Fixed a bug that could prevent loading a help topic from a valid link - General usability and performance enhancements

iOS 26 Support Next has been redesigned from the ground up to fully support iOS 26, integrating all the latest features and functionalities, including Liquid Glass, providing a sleek, responsive, and visually immersive experience throughout the app. Tag groups enhancements We recently introduced a new feature, Tags – Year plan with Tag groups, which makes it easy to visualize important dates in one clear, layered view. The feature quickly became popular, with users requesting the ability to change a Tag group’s icon and tint color - so here it is. Available under Tag group - Edit menu. Basic vs Premium We’ve spent substantial time analyzing the core needs of efficient task management versus the value of advanced premium tools, aiming to strike the right balance for users who prefer a basic solution and those who want powerful support to achieve their goals. This work resulted in a carefully detailed and finely tuned subscription model, described in the profile section. Other changes - Option to remove all completed instances of a recurring task at once - General usability and performance enhancements

Manage list groups and task sections List groups and task sections help you stay organized by grouping related items together. You can now rename or delete both. - List groups: Open the lists main menu, select Manage groups, then tap a group to rename or delete it. - Task sections: Open the tasks main menu, select Manage sections, then tap a section to rename or delete it. Introducing Tags bar When a task list includes tasks with more than one tag, a Tags bar becomes available above the list. The Tags bar provides a quick way to filter and view only the tasks associated with specific tags, helping you focus on the items most relevant at the moment. You can easily enable or disable the Tags bar at any time from the task list menu, depending on whether you want to keep the view simplified or tag-focused. List specific due date Next already offers flexible due date settings, allowing conditional or fixed dates and automatic time adjustments. With the new list-level due dates, each list can now override the global default for its new tasks. Other changes - Default sounds added for reminders and Pomodoro notifications - Quickly postpone tasks by 1 hour or 1 day from the task menu - New simplified list editing with all settings moved to list menu - Fixed date format display issue in tasks - Option to recreate the Welcome list from the About screen - Hiding or showing closed tasks no longer requires reopening the list - Tasks can now be deleted using the standard iOS swipe gesture - General usability and performance enhancements

Major redesign We are excited to introduce significant architectural improvements to Next. While some changes may not be immediately visible, you will definitely notice the difference: - Everything runs faster, smoother, and lighter - Calendar day and week swipes are now replaced with a more natural and fluid pan gesture - The message centre now floats independently on top of the calendar, unaffected by day or week changes - Search has returned to the navigation bar for quicker access, while the menu now focuses solely on Tools, and the year calendar is conveniently placed above the week view - Countless behind-the-scenes improvements make Next more stable with lightning-fast data loading Tags - Year plan Plan your year with clarity by overlaying your tags on the calendar. Whether it is public holidays, family events, school breaks, or potential annual leave days, you can visualize all important dates in one clear, layered view. This makes it easier to spot overlaps, plan vacations, or simply get a better overview of how your year is shaping up. Quickly add tasks to sections You can now add tasks directly into a section. Simply tap and hold a section title to create a new task within it. This makes organizing your lists faster and more intuitive, while still allowing you to create tasks outside of any section if you prefer. Add from Clipboard Clipboard content is now monitored and detected text is offered for quick task creation. Multiple reminders You can now set multiple reminders for a single task, giving you greater flexibility and control. Reminders can be scheduled on the due date itself or at different intervals before it, helping you stay organized and never miss a deadline. Other changes - Resolved an issue on iPad where lists created through Assistant would occasionally not be displayed - Tags now align properly and use space more efficiently in task cell - You can now vote on the descriptions of each version - Tasks with location-based reminders now show a highlighted location icon - Fixed a bug where selecting certain months from the year calendar could unexpectedly jump to the next year - Resolved an issue with My day activities notifications for selected weekdays - General usability and performance enhancements

Next Assistant We are excited to introduce Next Assistant - your personal planner that helps you create clear, actionable plans for any goal. Just enter your goal, and the Assistant will break it down into step-by-step tasks with realistic deadlines. Use ‘Inspire me’ to explore sample goals and customize your plan to fit your pace and style. Start achieving more, one task at a time. Other changes - Tap and hold Open tasks at the bottom of the screen to see what tasks you closed today - Read later for version news and full Changelog - Copy list comments - Consolidated Tools under Calendar menu - General usability and performance enhancements

Due date on closure You can now assign a due date when closing a task that previously had no date set. This allows for better tracking and consistency, even for tasks completed without a predefined schedule. Custom RAG colors By default, Next uses the following RAG (Red-Amber-Green) color scheme based on a task's due date: - Red – the due date has passed - Amber – the due date is today - Green – the due date is in the future - Black – the task has no due date You can now customize these colors to better match your workflow or visual preferences. Other changes - Improved loading speed for Blog images - General usability and performance enhancements

Achievements certificates As you complete tasks, Next will recognize your progress by awarding certificates for every new level in planning, productivity and discipline. My day PDF export Export your day schedule to a PDF file for review with your trainer, nutritionist, dietitian, or simply to share with a friend. List PDF export Sometimes plain text does not suffice, and a more refined format is needed for presenting records. Alongside the existing text export option, lists can now be exported as PDF files, accessible via the list's Share menu. List progress Recognizing the importance of tracking progress, we have introduced a progress indicator that can be enabled or disabled for every list individually through the list editing screen. Collapsible list groups You’ve been requesting this feature for a while, and though other priorities delayed its release, it’s finally here. List groups can now be collapsed, just like task sections. Advanced prioritization Next's prioritization system is already highly effective, but we're taking it to the next level. With advanced prioritization, you can now assign priority levels ranging from 1 to 50. This added granularity ensures your tasks are sorted with even greater precision, tailored exactly to your needs. Searching Global search in Next is a powerful tool for finding anything you need. However, there are times when you might want to focus on specific tasks within a list or locate a particular list itself. Additionally, the search settings allow you to define exactly what should be matched during your searches. Tags update, month and year calendar Tags now include an indicator that can be used in the month calendar to visualize the distribution of your tasks throughout the month. Tap the calendar icon in the top-right corner of the main screen to access the month calendar for detailed task management. Other changes - Enhanced task sorting - Monospaced font for the Pomodoro timer - Faster loading of blog images - Ability to open specific My day activities directly from notifications - The Tools menu has moved to the Profile settings button - Added search to the blog - Fixed bug causing Health check to appear every morning - Fixe bug causing Lists button disappear - General usability and performance enhancements

General usability and performance improvements.

Achievements certificates As you complete tasks, Next will recognize your progress by awarding certificates for every new level in planning, productivity and discipline. My day PDF export Export your day schedule to a PDF file for review with your trainer, nutritionist, dietitian, or simply to share with a friend. List PDF export Sometimes plain text does not suffice, and a more refined format is needed for presenting records. Alongside the existing text export option, lists can now be exported as PDF files, accessible via the list's Share menu. List progress Recognizing the importance of tracking progress, we have introduced a progress indicator that can be enabled or disabled for every list individually through the list editing screen. Collapsible list groups You’ve been requesting this feature for a while, and though other priorities delayed its release, it’s finally here. List groups can now be collapsed, just like task sections. Advanced prioritization Next's prioritization system is already highly effective, but we're taking it to the next level. With advanced prioritization, you can now assign priority levels ranging from 1 to 50. This added granularity ensures your tasks are sorted with even greater precision, tailored exactly to your needs. Searching Global search in Next is a powerful tool for finding anything you need. However, there are times when you might want to focus on specific tasks within a list or locate a particular list itself. Additionally, the search settings allow you to define exactly what should be matched during your searches. Tags update, month and year calendar Tags now include an indicator that can be used in the month calendar to visualize the distribution of your tasks throughout the month. Tap the calendar icon in the top-right corner of the main screen to access the month calendar for detailed task management. Other changes - Enhanced task sorting - Monospaced font for the Pomodoro timer - Faster loading of blog images - Ability to open specific My Day activities directly from notifications - The Tools menu has moved to the Profile settings button - General usability and performance enhancements

Introducing My day We’re thrilled to unveil an exciting new feature – My day! Effortlessly design your ideal day by creating a personalized list of activities tailored to keep you organized, productive, balanced, and healthy. Whether you’re planning workouts, meals, work sessions, study blocks, or tracking your wake-up and sleep patterns, My day simplifies it all with precision and ease. My day also includes additional tools like Health & Fitness and Meal planner, creating the ultimate trio to help you organize your day with all the essential details and achieve a productive, healthy lifestyle.

A new option to postpone all overdue tasks is now available when opening them from the Message Centre - simply tap the icon in the top right corner. Removing the task due date is now easier with the new option added to the task menu. The main Add button color is now synchronized with the selected list's tint color. Additionally, a bug preventing the display of the next instance of a recurring task on the calendar has been fixed.

We’ve received a lot of positive feedback about Next Blog - thank you! To further improve your experience, we’ve enhanced the speed of loading Message Centre notifications for new blog articles and optimised overall performance for a smoother experience. We're also committed to posting new articles regularly, so stay tuned for fresh, useful content. Additionally, we've fixed some minor bugs and made general usability and performance improvements.

Tasks without due date You can now enable the display of tasks without due date in the Today view of the calendar. Available under Settings - Date and time. Other changes - Restore or delete all tasks in the bin at once - Tag all tasks at once from the Untagged view - Fixed an issue related to the translation of Link up Help - Added support for Light, Dark and Tinted app icon in iOS 18 - Retiring the Tip of the Day, Knowledge Library and Forum, and centralising all related content within the Next Blog - General usability and performance improvements

Next Blog We are excited to introduce the Next Blog, where we’ll be sharing a range of insightful posts on productivity, planning, organisation, and well-being, among other topics. Explore our latest articles and tips to enhance your daily life and achieve your goals. Access the blog through the 'Link up' menu and stay tuned for valuable content designed to help you thrive. Other changes - New smart list type - Location based reminders - General usability and performance improvements

Tracker Need to know how much time remains until a specific date or how long it's been since a particular event? Introducing Tracker, a feature available in the Task Due Date settings, designed to keep you informed and on schedule. Smart lists When setting up a new list, take advantage of the Smart List feature by toggling the option in the top right corner of the screen. Enabling Smart Lists activates a set of predefined filters, such as Flagged, Tracked, Overdue, and others, allowing you to automatically organise and prioritise tasks based on specific criteria. These filters help you quickly identify and manage important items, ensuring that you stay on top of your tasks and deadlines with minimal effort. By using Smart Lists, you can streamline your workflow and maintain a more efficient and organised task management system. Other changes - Fixed a bug that could cause a crash when saving a list as a template - Fixed a bug that could cause automatic deletion of empty lists - General usability and performance improvements

Tag analysis Knowledge is power. By analysing tags, you can identify patterns and trends, such as which tasks are most frequent, where time is predominantly spent, and which areas might need more attention. This process enhances productivity by providing actionable insights into task management and workflow optimisation. Other changes - Added new help section - My app, my way of using it - General usability and performance improvements

This update is primarily focused on enhancing Next Premium activation experience, making it smoother and more user-friendly. Additionally, we have taken this opportunity to implement a series of minor but impactful improvements, as detailed in the section below. Other changes - Added the ability to launch 'Pomodoro' from task 'Priority' menu - Added the ability to move a subtask to a new task - Added new icons for Lists - General usability and performance improvements