Comparison

SmallStepper vs TimeCharge

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

TimeCharge

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TimeCharge is a simple time-tracking app designed to help you quickly and easily record billable work time without forgetting. It is ideal for freelancers, sole proprietors, legal and other professionals, consultants, and anyone who works on a time-based fee basis. Start tracking with one tap. After finishing a timer, you can enter the client, matter, and work details using your past input history. Reminders can be sent at regular intervals or based on your calendar events, helping you remember to start tracking. Time entries can be saved on your iPhone, to Google Sheets, or to an Excel workbook on OneDrive. Records saved on your iPhone can be downloaded in CSV format from a PC browser on the same network. Records saved to Google Sheets or an Excel on OneDrive can be freely edited and exported by the user. Multiple users can also record their time entries in a single Google Sheets spreadsheet or Excel workbook on OneDrive, making it possible to track team work results in one place. Main Features ・Start, stop, and resume tracking with one tap ・Notifications at regular intervals or based on calendar events to prevent missed time-charge starts ・AI suggestions for time entry details after calendar-based reminders ・Record clients, matters, and work details ・Quick input using past entry history ・View and edit recorded work time ・Export in CSV format ・Sync with Google Sheets and Excel on OneDrive ・Record team work results in a single Google Sheets spreadsheet or Excel workbook on OneDrive ・Review tracking results in bar charts and calendar views ・Control timers from the Lock Screen, Siri, and Apple Watch

Screenshots

SmallStepper4 screens
TimeCharge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeCharge at weekly against SmallStepper's monthly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SmallStepper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and TimeCharge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmallStepper ships an update monthly, TimeCharge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SmallStepper versus TimeCharge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmallStepperTimeCharge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMariko Morita弁護士平岡敦

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
1 purchases

TimeCharge

Subscriptions1
  • TimeCharge$0.991 Month

Questions

Is SmallStepper free?
SmallStepper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeCharge free?
TimeCharge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmallStepper or TimeCharge have ads?
Neither SmallStepper nor TimeCharge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmallStepper or TimeCharge?
SmallStepper ships an update monthly, and TimeCharge weekly. Most recently, SmallStepper was updated on October 28, 2026 and TimeCharge on October 31, 2026.

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