# FRONTSTEPS Community Manager vs But First

The clearest difference is rating: But First at 5.0 against FRONTSTEPS Community Manager's 2.0. But First also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). FRONTSTEPS Community Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. But First sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FRONTSTEPS Community Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

But First holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FRONTSTEPS Community Manager has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FRONTSTEPS Community Manager ships an update monthly, But First daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FRONTSTEPS Community Manager | But First |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontsteps-community-manager/id1667975288/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/but-first-read-then-scroll/id6792192327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frontsteps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1233417613) | [Adam Silverness](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792192329) |

## What reviewers say

### FRONTSTEPS Community Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontsteps-community-manager/id1667975288)

This app helps Community Association Managers streamline daily tasks, enhance accuracy, and improve safety. It offers advanced mapping and offline capabilities, integrating seamlessly with the FRONSTEPS Suite for an optimized workflow.

**Highlights:** Streamline daily tasks, Increase accuracy, Improve safety, Advanced mapping, Offline capabilities, Seamless integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### But First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/but-first-read-then-scroll/id6792192327)

This app helps you prioritize productive activities before allowing access to distracting ones. Set daily goals and define which apps must be used first, with others unlocking only after your goal is met. It's designed for users who want to build better digital habits without completely blocking access to their favorite apps.

**Highlights:** Prioritize app access, Set daily usage goals, Unlock distracting apps after goal completion, Strict mode for enhanced focus, Widgets for progress tracking, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| But First Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| But First Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FRONTSTEPS Community Manager free?

FRONTSTEPS Community Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is But First free?

But First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FRONTSTEPS Community Manager or But First?

But First is rated higher. FRONTSTEPS Community Manager averages 2.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while But First averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FRONTSTEPS Community Manager or But First have ads?

Neither FRONTSTEPS Community Manager nor But First shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FRONTSTEPS Community Manager or But First?

FRONTSTEPS Community Manager ships an update monthly, and But First daily. Most recently, FRONTSTEPS Community Manager was updated on October 28, 2026 and But First on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*