Comparison

トリノート vs SmallStepper

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

Head to head
About

トリノート

A simple note-taking and reminder app for bird lovers. Features unlimited notes, customizable reminders with repeat options, and iCloud synchronization. Enjoy a delightful experience with various bird species appearing each time you open the app.

Highlights
  • Unlimited notes and characters
  • Date and time specific reminders
  • Repeat reminder options (daily, weekly)
  • iCloud automatic synchronization
  • Share notes via email/SNS
  • Supports iPad and landscape mode
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■小鳥好きのためのメモアプリ「トリノート」 ■シンプル操作のメモ&リマインダー(アラーム) ■アプリを開くたびに色々な種類の小鳥が2羽ずつあらわれます。 ■文鳥、セキセイインコ、オカメインコ、マメルリハ、ボタンインコ etc... ■メモの前に小鳥たちがいるので少々じゃまかもしれませんが許してあげてください。 ■「ひとこと」でも「長文」でも、書きたいときにすぐに書けるシンプルなアプリ。 ■メイン画面(メモリスト)は、複数行表示もできるので一覧性が高く便利。(1行目のみ表示も可能) ■メモの件数や文字数は無制限。 ■メモの並べ替えや削除など編集機能も充実。大事な予定は上の方に配置するなど便利に使えます。 ■メモごとに日時指定のリマインダー(アラーム)機能も使えます。指定時刻に通知します。 ■小鳥が出てくる以外はとにかくシンプルなメモアプリです。小鳥好きな皆さん、ぜひご活用ください。 === Ver 3.0から追加した機能 === ◯リマインダー(アラーム)に「毎日通知」「毎週通知」できるリピート機能を追加しました。 ◯リマインダー(アラーム)の設定単位を従来の5分だけでなく、1分・5分・10分・15分から選択できるようにしました。 ◯iCloudと自動同期できるようにしました。複数のデバイスでの使用や機種変更時のデータ移行に便利です。 ◯メモの内容をメールやSNSに共有できるシェア機能を追加しました。 ◯メモの並べ替えや削除などの編集はメイン画面(リスト表示状態)で直接実行できるようになりました。 ◯横向きモードにも対応しました。 ◯iPadにも対応しました。Split OverやSplit Viewでも使えます。 ◯iOS標準のUIを採用し、よりシンプルでわかりやすくなりました。 ◯シルバー文鳥、コザクラインコ(2種)、キバタンを追加しました。(リクエストありがとうございました)

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

トリノート4 screens
SmallStepper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: トリノート at none against SmallStepper's 2. SmallStepper's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. SmallStepper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. トリノート asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

トリノート ships an update every 3 weeks, SmallStepper monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
トリノート versus SmallStepper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterトリノートSmallStepper
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoichi TsukamotoMariko Morita

In-app purchases

None

トリノート

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 トリノート free?
トリノート is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmallStepper free?
SmallStepper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do トリノート or SmallStepper have ads?
トリノート shows ads; SmallStepper does not.
Which is updated more often, トリノート or SmallStepper?
トリノート ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmallStepper monthly. Most recently, トリノート was updated on October 8, 2026 and SmallStepper on October 16, 2026.

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