Comparison

SmallStepper vs ADHD Notes

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

Head to head
About

SmallStepper

Features
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SmallStepper – A Simple Task Manager, Habit Tracker, and ADHD-Friendly Planner Too many things to do? Not sure where to start, even after making a to-do list? SmallStepper helps you focus by showing you just one small step at a time. Break down goals, routines, and everyday tasks into manageable steps. Instead of seeing an overwhelming list, the home screen displays only the one thing to do right now. No complicated dashboard. No information overload. Just one clear next step. SmallStepper can be used as a simple task manager, daily planner, habit tracker, routine planner, and productivity tool for anyone who finds traditional to-do lists overwhelming. 【How It Works】 1. Create a goal. 2. Break it down into small, achievable steps. 3. Focus on the single step shown on the home screen. 4. Complete it and move on to the next step. For example, when the developer finds it difficult to get out of bed in the morning, they use small steps such as: “Move my hands and feet” “Roll out of bed” “Drink some water” Even a difficult task can feel more manageable when it is broken down into tiny steps. 【Features】 ・Focus on one task at a time ・Break large goals into small, manageable steps ・Create morning routines, evening routines, and daily habits ・Use repeating goals to build consistent habits ・Work toward shared goals together with others ・Sync your data across multiple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Supporters only) ・Schedule reminders and task notifications ・Review completed tasks in your history ・Level up and unlock titles as you make progress ・Receive encouraging messages after completing a step ・Turn encouragement messages off in Settings ・Check your current step from an Apple Watch ・View your current task with a home screen widget ・Use Easy Japanese and multiple language options ・Simple and distraction-free interface 【Useful For】 ・ADHD-friendly planning ・Managing attention and distractibility ・Starting tasks when you feel overwhelmed ・Daily task management ・Habit tracking ・Morning and bedtime routines ・Studying and school assignments ・Work and productivity ・Tidying and household chores ・Remembering what to bring ・Breaking down large or stressful tasks SmallStepper was designed by a clinical psychologist with the aim of making task management easier for people who experience inattention, distractibility, executive function difficulties, or information overload. You do not have to complete everything at once. Focus on what you can do right now, take one small step, and create more moments of “I did it!” Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ADHD Notes

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"There's one thing I absolutely cannot forget." — Keep it right in front of you. ADHD Notes is a simple task display app that keeps your most important task always visible in the Dynamic Island and on your Lock Screen. ■ Made for people who... · Get distracted easily and forget what they were supposed to do · Forget their intentions before even opening a notes app · Keep putting things off until "later" becomes never · Struggle with ADHD or difficulty staying focused ■ Simple to use 1. Enter what you don't want to forget 2. It appears at the top of your screen and on your Lock Screen 3. Remove it when you're done That's it. ■ Features · Always-on display in the Dynamic Island (iPhone 14 and later) · Lock Screen widget support · Display up to 2 tasks simultaneously (Pro) · Ad-free focused environment (Pro) ■ Pro Plan · Monthly and annual plans available · Cancel anytime Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmallStepper4 screens
ADHD Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SmallStepper at none against ADHD Notes's shown. ADHD Notes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. SmallStepper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and ADHD Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmallStepper ships an update monthly, ADHD Notes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SmallStepper versus ADHD Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmallStepperADHD Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMariko MoritaYUTO OHIRA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SmallStepper

Subscriptions1
  • SmallStepperマンスリーサポーター$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • ライフタイムサポーター$9.99
2 purchases

ADHD Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year

Questions

Is SmallStepper free?
SmallStepper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADHD Notes free?
ADHD Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmallStepper or ADHD Notes have ads?
ADHD Notes shows ads; SmallStepper does not.
Which is updated more often, SmallStepper or ADHD Notes?
SmallStepper ships an update monthly, and ADHD Notes weekly. Most recently, SmallStepper was updated on October 28, 2026 and ADHD Notes on October 11, 2026.

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