Comparison

ネコのおぼえがき vs SmallStepper

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

Head to head
About

ネコのおぼえがき

Features
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「ネコのおぼえがき」は、本当にシンプルなメモアプリです。 「買うものリスト」や「することリスト」など、ちょっとしたメモにぴったりです。 16種類のネコがあなたを応援します! 一度アプリを閉じてまた開くと違うネコが出てきます。 iPhoneをシェイクするとネコの種類が変わります。 昼と夜で目の形が変わったりもします。 複雑な操作は一切なし!だからこそ気軽に使い続けたくなるはず。 ぜひご活用ください。

About

SmallStepper

Features
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SmallStepper – A Simple Task Manager, Habit Tracker, and ADHD-Friendly Planner Too many things to do? Not sure where to start, even after making a to-do list? SmallStepper helps you focus by showing you just one small step at a time. Break down goals, routines, and everyday tasks into manageable steps. Instead of seeing an overwhelming list, the home screen displays only the one thing to do right now. No complicated dashboard. No information overload. Just one clear next step. SmallStepper can be used as a simple task manager, daily planner, habit tracker, routine planner, and productivity tool for anyone who finds traditional to-do lists overwhelming. 【How It Works】 1. Create a goal. 2. Break it down into small, achievable steps. 3. Focus on the single step shown on the home screen. 4. Complete it and move on to the next step. For example, when the developer finds it difficult to get out of bed in the morning, they use small steps such as: “Move my hands and feet” “Roll out of bed” “Drink some water” Even a difficult task can feel more manageable when it is broken down into tiny steps. 【Features】 ・Focus on one task at a time ・Break large goals into small, manageable steps ・Create morning routines, evening routines, and daily habits ・Use repeating goals to build consistent habits ・Work toward shared goals together with others ・Sync your data across multiple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Supporters only) ・Schedule reminders and task notifications ・Review completed tasks in your history ・Level up and unlock titles as you make progress ・Receive encouraging messages after completing a step ・Turn encouragement messages off in Settings ・Check your current step from an Apple Watch ・View your current task with a home screen widget ・Use Easy Japanese and multiple language options ・Simple and distraction-free interface 【Useful For】 ・ADHD-friendly planning ・Managing attention and distractibility ・Starting tasks when you feel overwhelmed ・Daily task management ・Habit tracking ・Morning and bedtime routines ・Studying and school assignments ・Work and productivity ・Tidying and household chores ・Remembering what to bring ・Breaking down large or stressful tasks SmallStepper was designed by a clinical psychologist with the aim of making task management easier for people who experience inattention, distractibility, executive function difficulties, or information overload. You do not have to complete everything at once. Focus on what you can do right now, take one small step, and create more moments of “I did it!” Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ネコのおぼえがき3 screens
SmallStepper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ネコのおぼえがき at none against SmallStepper's 2. ネコのおぼえがき also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). SmallStepper's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). On price, ads 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. SmallStepper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. ネコのおぼえがき asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ネコのおぼえがき ships an update every 21 months, SmallStepper monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ネコのおぼえがき versus SmallStepper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterネコのおぼえがきSmallStepper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoichi TsukamotoMariko Morita

In-app purchases

None

ネコのおぼえがき

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SmallStepper

Subscriptions1
  • SmallStepperマンスリーサポーター$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • ライフタイムサポーター$9.99

Questions

Is ネコのおぼえがき free?
ネコのおぼえがき is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmallStepper free?
SmallStepper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ネコのおぼえがき or SmallStepper have ads?
Neither ネコのおぼえがき nor SmallStepper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ネコのおぼえがき or SmallStepper?
ネコのおぼえがき ships an update every 21 months, and SmallStepper monthly. Most recently, ネコのおぼえがき was updated on November 6, 2026 and SmallStepper on October 28, 2026.

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