Comparison

Anchor vs Helpun

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

Head to head
About

Anchor

This intuitive to-do manager helps you conquer overwhelm by organizing all your tasks in one place. Keep priorities front and center with color-coded sorting and quickly view your daily tasks at a glance. It works right out of the box with no learning curve.

Highlights
  • Intuitive to-do list
  • Simple reminders
  • Organized task management
  • Color-coordinated priorities
  • Daily task view
  • Unlimited tasks
  • Works offline
Features
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Anchor is a simple and intuitive to-do manager—without a learning curve. • Stay on top of all your tasks with an intuitive to-do list and simple reminders • Conquer overwhelm by keeping everything organized in one easy place • Keep your priorities front and center, color-coordinated and sorted automatically • Quickly view your daily tasks at-a-glance • Ditch complicated tools—Anchor is intuitive and works right out of the box, so you can stay organized without the frustration Features: • Unlimited tasks and events • Daily to-do list editor • At-a-glance Eisenhower matrix • Notes within tasks and events • Voice capture • Works offline • Calendar planner • Repeating tasks and events • Reminders • Search • Cloud sync for use across devices Issues or feedback? Please email us - contact@anchorproductive.com or message us on Instagram or Facebook - @‌anchorproductive **If you find an error or bug that needs to be fixed, we can fix it much faster if you send a screen recording of it along with your device type and iOS version** On our social accounts you can also find a roadmap of planned features and updates. Thanks for using Anchor! Terms of Use: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/d0c4b7ff-76c0-4f50-9ab5-9f7a600918ba Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/04d0677f-c8d3-40ca-8511-cbee10885924

About

Helpun

Features
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BIG GOALS. SMALL STEPS. HELPUN — a task planner with AI micro-step breakdown. A smart todo list and organizer for those who procrastinate or suffer from overwhelm. If your brain stalls at large tasks, this is for you. HOW IT WORKS You write a task in your todo list: "Clean the apartment" or "Make dinner". The AI breaks it down into specific, timed steps. You only see the **ONE** current step on the screen. You do it. Swipe. Next. No 20-point lists, no multitasking. One moment — one action. Maximum concentration. KEY FEATURES Lock Screen Widget The current step from your todo list is always visible. Unlock your phone — you immediately see what to do. No distractions. Hands-free Mode Voice control without touching the screen. Hands are busy cooking, cleaning, or working out — say "next step", and the app switches. Works completely offline. AI Task Breakdown Artificial intelligence analyzes your task and creates a step-by-step plan. "Cleaning the kitchen" turns into 5 specific, timed actions. "Home workout" — into blocks of exercises with warm-up and cool-down. Don't like the plan? Edit it right in the app. Timers for Every Step Each step shows an approximate completion time. Built-in time management helps you plan your day and prevents you from getting stuck on one stage. Repetition Blocks For workouts and routines. "3 rounds: squats, push-ups, plank" — the todo planner automatically counts the repetitions. Full Editing The AI suggests a plan, and you adjust it to your needs. Delete, add, or change the order of steps in your task list. Ready-made Templates Quick start for typical tasks: cleaning, cooking, workouts. Select a template — start doing. Archive and Synchronization The history of completed tasks is motivating. iCloud sync across all your Apple devices. WHO THIS PLANNER IS FOR For people with ADHD. If large tasks cause task paralysis, and your brain buffers — micro-steps remove the barrier to entry. The todo list transforms from a source of stress into a clear plan. For procrastinators. When "starting" is harder than doing. HELPUN removes the overwhelm effect and only shows you the next small action from your todo. For those who suffer from executive dysfunction. Do you know WHAT to do but can't start? Breaking tasks down to the micro-level solves the problem. The organizer handles the planning for you. For everyone tired of overwhelm. Even if you have iron self-discipline, the app saves mental energy and enhances concentration. USE CASES House Cleaning — AI creates a room-by-room route with specific actions in the list. The Lock Screen reminds you of the current step while you clean. Cooking — step-by-step recipes with timing. Hands-free navigation works while your hands are busy with dough or a frying pan. Workouts — home fitness, yoga, CrossFit. Warm-up, exercise blocks with repetitions, cool-down. The todo planner automatically counts the rounds. Work and Study — preparation of presentations, writing texts, research. From data collection to final proofreading. Time management and concentration at every stage. Daily Routines — morning and evening rituals. Save a template in the organizer, use it every day. One tap — the plan is ready. PRIVACY AND SECURITY Data is stored in your iCloud, not on our servers. Voice control works locally on the device. No ads, no tracking, no analytics. The AI processes only task names to create plans — no personal information. START RIGHT NOW Download HELPUN — the next-generation task planner. Enter the first task into your todo list. Take the first step. No motivational quotes, no gamification. Only function. Only results. Big goals. Small steps. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Anchor4 screens
Helpun4 screens

Verdict

The call

Anchor and Helpun are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Anchor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Helpun sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anchor ships an update every 8 days, Helpun every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Anchor versus Helpun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchorHelpun
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFountain Labs LLCYuriy Bruskov

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Anchor

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$3.391 Month
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$28.491 Year
2 purchases

Helpun

One-time2
  • 10 Credits$0.99
  • 50 Tasks$4.99

Questions

Is Anchor free?
Anchor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helpun free?
Helpun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anchor or Helpun have ads?
Neither Anchor nor Helpun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anchor or Helpun?
Anchor ships an update every 8 days, and Helpun every 5 days. Most recently, Anchor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Helpun on October 8, 2026.

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