TaskSteps vs 4Q
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TaskSteps
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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
4Q
This app helps you prioritize tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix. It guides you to focus on important and urgent activities, delegate less critical ones, and abandon those that don't add value. Gain control over your time and improve your productivity.
- Eisenhower Matrix task organization
- Drag-and-drop priority adjustment
- Task details: notes, deadlines, tags
- Daily, weekly, monthly statistics
- Customizable themes and layouts
- Multi-device cloud synchronization
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Focus on What Matters, Master Your Life's Rhythm Always dragged along by "urgent" things, while "important" ones keep getting postponed? 4Q is a simple yet powerful four-quadrant task management app based on the classic Eisenhower Matrix. It helps you clearly distinguish priorities, break free from the chaos of "busy work", truly focus on high-value matters, and take control of your work and life's rhythm. Core Philosophy: Do Only What's Important We firmly believe that "doing more important things" is better than "doing more things". 4Q divides all your tasks into four quadrants based on two dimensions: "important" and "urgent": • P1 - Important and Urgent: Do it immediately • P2 - Important but Not Urgent: Plan to do it (this is the key to your growth!) • P3 - Urgent but Not Important: Delegate to others • P4 - Neither Important nor Urgent: Decisively abandon Through this structured thinking, you'll concentrate your precious time and energy on the truly valuable "second quadrant". Core Features • Intuitive Matrix Interface: All tasks are visible at a glance across four quadrants. Supports drag-and-drop operations, allowing you to quickly adjust when priorities change. • Flexible Task Management: Easily add tasks, notes, deadlines, tags, and priorities, keeping every matter well-organized. • Statistics and Review: Provides daily, weekly, and monthly task data overviews. Intuitively understand your time allocation, continuously optimizing your efficiency model. • Personalized Space: Switch between multiple visual themes and layout methods at will, creating your own exclusive efficiency tool. • Multi-Device Cloud Sync: Whether on your phone or tablet, your tasks and progress update in real-time, enabling seamless efficiency management. Who is 4Q For? • Professionals: Balance projects, meetings, and personal growth goals. • Students: Plan study, exam revision, and interest development. • Entrepreneurs/Managers: Clarify team task priorities, improve decision-making efficiency. • Freelancers: Efficiently manage client projects, task cycles, and life matters. Why Choose 4Q? Unlike traditional to-do lists, 4Q isn't just about recording—it's training in "priority thinking". It helps you develop the habit of rational judgment—before taking action, pause and reflect: "Is this thing truly important?" Stop mindless busyness, start structured thinking. From today, use 4Q to focus on what truly matters, experience an efficient and orderly journey of personal growth. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TaskSteps at every 2 months against 4Q's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. TaskSteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 4Q sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TaskSteps ships an update every 2 months, 4Q every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TaskSteps | 4Q |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boris Spiro | 浩东 邱 |
In-app purchases
TaskSteps
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
4Q
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$9.991 Year









