Comparison

SmallStepper vs Nekodo

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 ・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

Nekodo

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Nekodo is a Todo & Habit Tracker app with cute cat characters. It is simple, easy to use, and full of features. Neko - means cat in Japanese. [Key Features] • Task creation, editing, and completion management • Categorization by priority and tags • Sub-task management using checklists • Recurring tasks and habit tracking • Custom reminders • Weekly and monthly calendar views • Consistency streaks and activity heatmaps • Drag-and-Drop reordering • Theme, Font switching and heatmap color customization • Multiple widgets Let's make your busy daily life more enjoyable with your cat companions. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmallStepper4 screens
Nekodo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nekodo at every 4 days against SmallStepper's every 4 weeks. SmallStepper's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Nekodo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmallStepper ships an update every 4 weeks, Nekodo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SmallStepper versus Nekodo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmallStepperNekodo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMariko MoritaKenta Niida

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

Nekodo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SmallStepper free?
SmallStepper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nekodo free?
Nekodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmallStepper or Nekodo have ads?
Neither SmallStepper nor Nekodo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmallStepper or Nekodo?
SmallStepper ships an update every 4 weeks, and Nekodo every 4 days. Most recently, SmallStepper was updated on September 11, 2026 and Nekodo on June 26, 2026.

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