Comparison

SeTime vs TaskSteps

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

Head to head
About

SeTime

Features
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Keep a record of each task performed during the day. View the history of your tracking days and the detail of each added task. Add tasks in advance and run them at the right time. This application will be useful to you if: - You work all day, but you don't understand why the results are weak - You spend too much time working and recycling problem for you - You have problems with procrastination and you need to track "lost" time - You are self-employed (freelancer) and it is important for you to distinguish between the time spent on each of the projects - You work in the field of labor rationing, then this application will be a great tool for you

About

TaskSteps

Features
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Break big tasks into small steps you actually finish. TaskSteps is the to do list for people who start strong and get stuck halfway. Most apps give you a list. TaskSteps gives you the next step: every task is split into small, checkable steps, so progress is visible and starting is easy. No account, no setup, your data stays on your iPhone. STEPS, NOT JUST TASKS • Split any task into small steps and tick them off one by one • Watch the progress bar fill as you go • Finish the last step and the task completes itself PLAN YOUR DAY • Today, Tomorrow, Overdue and Completed filters • Calendar view and recurring tasks: daily, weekly, monthly, yearly • Categories to separate work, study and home REMINDERS THAT ADAPT • Deadline reminders one hour, one day and one week ahead • Overdue nudge an hour after the deadline passes • Reminder text changes with your progress and the time of day • Complete or snooze a task right from the notification FOCUS WITH POMODORO • Built-in Pomodoro timer with short and long breaks • Start a session from any task and track focus time • Works in the background and notifies you when time is up PRIORITIZE WHAT MATTERS • Urgent and important matrix with four quadrants • Drag tasks between quadrants • See at a glance what to do first, schedule, delegate or drop WIDGETS • Today's tasks and progress on your Home Screen • Small, medium and large sizes • Tap a task to open it instantly STATISTICS AND ACHIEVEMENTS • Completion streaks, daily and weekly stats • 30+ achievements for consistency, speed and planning • Honest failure badges, because missing a deadline is data too PRIVACY FIRST • No account, no sign-in, no tracking • Everything is stored on your device TASKSTEPS PREMIUM Try every feature free for 3 days with the yearly plan, then $19.99/year. Monthly plan available. Cancel anytime in App Store settings; the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dark-sphere-portfolio.lovable.app/taskbites-privacy

Screenshots

SeTime4 screens
TaskSteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SeTime at none against TaskSteps's 2. SeTime also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. TaskSteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SeTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SeTime ships an update every 6 days, TaskSteps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
SeTime versus TaskSteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeTimeTaskSteps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamil GirfanovBoris Spiro

In-app purchases

None

SeTime

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TaskSteps

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is SeTime free?
SeTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TaskSteps free?
TaskSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SeTime or TaskSteps have ads?
Neither SeTime nor TaskSteps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SeTime or TaskSteps?
SeTime ships an update every 6 days, and TaskSteps every 2 months. Most recently, SeTime was updated on October 7, 2026 and TaskSteps on October 20, 2026.

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