Zenkit Chat vs Sparkstep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zenkit Chat
Combines team chat and task management into a single application, eliminating the need to switch between tools. Seamlessly convert messages into tasks, assign them, and keep all task-related discussions within the chat for better organization and workflow.
- Convert messages to tasks
- Assign tasks within chat
- Task-specific chat views
- Mention and assign tasks
- Connect to Zenkit Universe
- Enterprise-ready features
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Finally - chat & tasks in one place. Forget switching between apps just to keep track of what’s going on. CHAT + TASKS = MAGIC Zenchat is the perfect mix of team chat and task management: • Quickly turn any message into a task & assign or edit within your chat. Never switch apps for routine task management again. • Get in the habit of directly chatting about tasks so valuable information stays where it belongs. • See chats related to all tasks in a project, or choose to focus only on your tasks. • Mention and assign tasks anyone to bring them into a chat. What happens when you use Zenchat: - less context switching between chat and task management tools - less cluttered chats, less scrolling, less searching - less confusion about where to add comments and important information + more time within your natural workflow + more motivation and engagement with team members + more overview and understanding about what's going on + more value of your information by chatting about tasks and topics ZENKIT UNIVERSE Optionally connect to the Zenkit Universe to see your tasks in advanced views like Kanban, Gantt, to do list apps, and vice versa! ENTERPRISE Zenchat is enterprise-ready (SSO, SAML, SCIM, Groups, Roles, permissions etc.)
Sparkstep
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Sparkstep is a focus timer and routine planner designed for ADHD brains - low clutter, dopamine-aware, and calm by design. No account, no cloud, fully offline. WHY FOCUSFLOW - Built for ADHD: visual time, one task at a time, instant rewards. - Low stimulation: generous whitespace and gentle motion so you can think. - Private and offline: everything stays on your device. VISUAL FOCUS TIMER - A shrinking disc shows your time at a glance - easier than reading digits. - Adjustable focus and break lengths, Pomodoro-style rounds. - "One task right now" field keeps you anchored. - Park-a-thought button: capture a distraction, let it go, come back. - Optional ambient sound (white noise, brown noise, rain) and a celebration when you finish. ROUTINES, ONE STEP AT A TIME - Build morning, work-start and wind-down routines as ordered steps. - Run mode shows ONLY the current step, so the rest never overwhelms you. - Per-step timers, big check-off, progress bar, and ready-made templates. TODAY: NOW / NEXT / LATER - Three simple buckets instead of an endless backlog. - Quick capture, "eat the frog" highlight, estimated vs actual time. - Unfinished tasks roll over to today automatically. INSIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS - Focus minutes, sessions, routine streaks and your best focus time of day. - A GitHub-style consistency heatmap and weekly comparison. - Dozens of achievements to keep momentum going. MADE YOUR WAY - English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese. - Reduce-motion and low-stimulation options. - Export and import your data anytime. Sparkstep is a productivity and focus aid, not a medical or clinical tool. Download Sparkstep and make focus feel doable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sparkstep at none against Zenkit Chat's 2. Zenkit Chat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Zenkit Chat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sparkstep asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Zenkit Chat | Sparkstep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | axonic | Ferran Espuna |
In-app purchases
Zenkit Chat
- Zenkit Chat Plus$4.991 Month
- Zenkit Chat Plus$47.991 Year
Sparkstep
No in-app purchases









