Comparison

SmallStepper vs Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU

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

Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU

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■ Is your mind a mess? Drop every thought straight into your Inbox. Then sort them all at once with "Batch Organize". TASKARU is a task manager designed by someone with ADHD, for themselves first. ■ Made for you if... ・You have too much to do and don't know where to start ・You've tried task apps but couldn't stick with them ・You forget ideas as quickly as they come ・Focusing on one thing feels impossible ■ What makes TASKARU different 【Toss into Inbox】 Add anything in one tap. Organize later. Emptying your head is the first step. 【Batch Organize】 Swipe each Inbox task into a category, one by one. The satisfaction of sorting clears your mind. 【Just Today's Tasks】 "Today" view shows only what matters now. No confusion. No clutter. 【Lock in with Pomodoro】 Pick a task, start the timer, dive in. Just 25 minutes on what's in front of you. 【Estimate with Sets】 Set how many Pomodoros each task takes. When the workload is visible, anxiety drops. 【Habit Tracker (Pro)】 Register habits you want to keep, see your completion rate. Small consistency builds confidence. ■ Free features ・Unlimited Inbox & task management ・Up to 5 categories ・Batch Organize ・Pomodoro timer (25 min) ・Today view ・Recurring tasks ・Theme switching (dark / light) ■ Pro (monthly subscription) ・Unlimited categories ・Unlimited habit trackers ・Unlimited subtasks ・Custom Pomodoro durations ・Unlimited set counts ・3-day free trial included ■ Contact https://taskaru.app/contact.html ■ Operated by ELEMENT Inc. ■ Support: https://taskaru.app/support.html ■ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ■ Privacy Policy: https://taskaru.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

SmallStepper4 screens
Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU at every 11 days 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 Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmallStepper ships an update monthly, Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SmallStepper versus Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmallStepperPomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMariko MoritaTetsuya Nakatsuka

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

Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU

Subscriptions2
  • TASKARU Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • TASKARU Pro - Annual$17.991 Year

Questions

Is SmallStepper free?
SmallStepper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU free?
Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmallStepper or Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU have ads?
Neither SmallStepper nor Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmallStepper or Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU?
SmallStepper ships an update monthly, and Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU every 11 days. Most recently, SmallStepper was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU on October 7, 2026.

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