Comparison

Progress vs PixStep

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

Head to head
About

Progress

This app allows you to document your personal growth and skill development through daily video uploads. Create dedicated timelines for each journey and relive your progress with high-quality playback. It offers a simple interface and motivational reminders to help you stay committed to your goals.

Highlights
  • Daily video uploads
  • Create dedicated journey timelines
  • High-quality video playback
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Motivational reminders
Features
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Progress is not just another daily tracker; it’s a window into your life’s most transformative journeys. We believe that every step forward, no matter how small, is a story worth telling. Key Features: - Daily Video Uploads: Chronicle every day of your journey. Whether it’s learning a new instrument, mastering a craft, getting fit, or any personal endeavor, capture it all. - Create Journeys: Every new skill, project, or challenge gets its dedicated timeline. Watch as your series of daily moments come together to showcase your evolution. - High-Quality Playback: Experience your memories in HD. Relive those moments just as vividly as you remember them. What Makes Progress Special? - Simplicity at its Core: A clean, intuitive interface makes it easy to stay committed. No clutter. Just focus on your journey. - Motivational Reminders: We’ll give you gentle nudges to keep you going. Because every day matters. Join the Movement In a world constantly seeking instant gratification, we’re bringing back the joy of the journey. The pride in perseverance. The thrill of progress. One day, one video at a time. Download Progress and start capturing your story today.

About

PixStep

Transform overwhelming goals into manageable tasks with an AI-powered adventure. This app breaks down big projects into tiny steps, gamifies your progress with virtual rewards, and provides a supportive AI coach to keep you motivated. Focus better with immersive tools and visualize your growth.

Highlights
  • AI task breakdown
  • Gamified productivity with rewards
  • Virtual AI coach companion
  • Immersive focus mode
  • Visualized growth journal
  • Customizable virtual room
Features
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Stop the overwhelm. Turn your to-do list into a pixel art adventure. Designed for procrastinators and dreamers, PixStep uses AI to break scary goals into tiny, effortless steps. Combined with virtual pets and RPG rewards, we make productivity feel like play. Key Features: -AI Task Breakdown Don't know where to start? Just type in your goal. Our AI instantly breaks it down into actionable micro-steps. If a step feels too hard, just tap to make it easier—we lower the barrier so you can actually get moving. -Gamify Your Life Turn work into wins. Complete tasks to earn currency, collect rare cards, and unlock decorations for your virtual room. Build a cozy space that reflects your progress. -Your Virtual Coach You’re never alone. Choose a pixel companion with a personality that matches yours. They’ll greet you daily, celebrate your streaks, and keep your motivation high. -Immersive Focus Mode Get in the zone. Block out distractions with calming lo-fi backgrounds and built-in white noise. Our step-by-step timer helps you focus on one thing at a time. -Visualized Growth Journal Every bit of effort deserves to be remembered. Track your streaks and progress to see how far you've come. Terms of Use: https://www.microstepzoo.cn/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.microstepzoo.cn/privacy.html

Screenshots

Progress4 screens
PixStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Progress at none against PixStep's 2. Progress also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). 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. PixStep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Progress asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Progress versus PixStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressPixStep
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric Liu艳梅 陈

Customer experience

Progress

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PixStep

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Progress

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PixStep

Subscriptions2
  • PixStep Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PixStep Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Progress free?
Progress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PixStep free?
PixStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Progress or PixStep have ads?
Neither Progress nor PixStep shows ads.

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