Comparison

SmallStepper vs DuesDay

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/

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DuesDay

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「ToDoに書いた瞬間、なぜか安心してしまう。」 その安心感が、実は先延ばしの入り口です。DuesDayは「書く」ことと「終わらせる」ことを分けて考え、書いたその先――実行まで一緒に進むためのToDoアプリです。 ■ 毎朝、カードを4方向にスワイプするだけ 「今すぐ」「数分後」「今日中」「それ以外」。タスクカードを4方向にスワイプして仕分けるだけで、今日やることが自然と整理されます。難しい優先順位付けは不要です。 ■ 先延ばしを可視化する 何度も後回しにしているタスクは、炎のアイコンと回数バッジで一目でわかります。見て見ぬふりをさせません。 ■ タイムプランで時間に落とし込む 「今すぐ」「数分後」カテゴリのタスクを時間枠に自動配置。連続フォーカスモードで集中し、5分休憩を挟みながらこなしていけます。 ■ 続ける力を後押し ストリーク(連続達成日数)、ストリーク復活シール、レベルアップ、週間チャレンジなど、続けるほど手応えを感じられる仕組みを用意しています。 ■ ホーム画面・ロック画面ウィジェット、Live Activity アプリを開かなくても今日のタスクが確認できます。フォーカス中はLive Activityで残り時間を表示。 ■ プライバシーに配慮 アカウント登録不要。データは端末内で完結します(AI機能は今後のアップデートで追加予定)。 利用規約: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmallStepper4 screens
DuesDay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DuesDay at every 9 days against SmallStepper's monthly. SmallStepper's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.2). 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 DuesDay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmallStepper ships an update monthly, DuesDay every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SmallStepper versus DuesDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmallStepperDuesDay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMariko MoritaShido Ito

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

DuesDay

One-time1
  • Coffee$0.99

Questions

Is SmallStepper free?
SmallStepper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DuesDay free?
DuesDay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmallStepper or DuesDay have ads?
Neither SmallStepper nor DuesDay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmallStepper or DuesDay?
SmallStepper ships an update monthly, and DuesDay every 9 days. Most recently, SmallStepper was updated on October 16, 2026 and DuesDay on September 21, 2026.

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