Comparison

TaskPulse vs First Step

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

Head to head
About

TaskPulse

This app helps you break down large projects into manageable subtasks, visualize your progress with dynamic feedback, and stay on track with overdue alerts. It gamifies task completion with celebratory animations and rewards, turning productivity into an engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Task decomposition into subtasks
  • Real-time progress visualization
  • Overdue task alerts
  • Priority level filtering
  • Gamified completion feedback
  • Visual progress indicators
Features
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还在为复杂项目焦虑?普通待办清单只会列目标,而TaskPulse让你: 拆解大象任务——像切蛋糕一样分割子任务,降低启动压力 进度实时脉动——心率式进度条,用色彩和流体动画反馈完成度 逾期预警系统——自动判断逾期任务,提前发出警报 优先等级筛选——分高、中、低三个等级,让重要的任务一目了然 成就爆破反馈——完成任务时,进度条被激光切割成碎片,弹出庆祝语 【从小成功开始,拒绝拖延焦虑】 “大象任务吃不下?切成小块一口口解决!” - 降低启动压力:把类似于“写报告”拆成“查资料→列大纲→写引言→完成初稿”,每一步都简单到无法拒绝 - 即时成就感:每完成一个子任务,进度条就往前蹦一点,像游戏里的经验值累积 - 科学依据:哈佛研究显示,拆解任务可提升73%的完成率 【告别“我到底做到哪了?”的迷茫】 “进度条像贴心的男朋友一样实时反馈,deadline再也不恐怖” - 进度特效:进度不再是冰冷数字,而是会流动、变色的加载条,红色(危险)→黄色(进行中)→绿色(完成) - 全局视图:所有任务进度通过爱心心率图、发光的行星,一眼看清整体进展 - “总担心漏事?现在看进度条颜色就知道该优先做什么” 【把快逾期的任务扼杀在摇篮里】 “让你从“金鱼记忆”进化为钢铁侠” -逾期管家:基于你设置的截止时间提前把将要逾期的任务推送到主界面,就像提醒你的“小闹钟”,专治“拖延癌”+“健忘症” 【治好“选择困难症”,拒绝拖延】 “不是所有任务都平等” -减少决策疲劳:按预设优先级执行,避免反复纠结“下一个任务要做什么”。 -聚焦关键任务:优先处理高优先级事项(20%产生80%结果的任务),减少在低效事务上的消耗 【让完成任务像赢游戏一样爽】 “完成任务?不,你是在不断通关,叠加气运” -即使正反馈:每完成一个大任务,任务就会被“撕碎”,形成行动—奖励的闭环,不当“苦行僧”。 -心理学机制:多巴胺奖励系统让你越完成越想继续。 不同于传统Todo应用,我们通过“切割-可视化-预警-庆祝”四步心流设计,将枯燥管理变成上瘾的正向循环。 >> “这仅仅不是又一个待办清单,而是你的任务游戏乐园!”

About

First Step

Features
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Small steps, big progress. When a task feels too big, getting started can be the hardest part. First Step helps you turn it into small, practical steps—so you always have a clear next action. BREAK IT DOWN WITH AI Describe what you want to do. First Step helps clarify the task and creates a step-by-step plan. If a step still feels too big, break it down further. MAKE THE PLAN YOURS Edit steps, add your own, and adjust your task list as your plans change. Use it for everyday chores, study sessions, work projects, or goals you've been putting off. FOCUS ON THE NEXT STEP Open Focus Mode to see one action at a time. Mark it done, then move on to the next. Landscape orientation also brings you into Focus Mode. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Check off steps, revisit completed tasks, and view daily, weekly, and monthly statistics. Unlock achievement badges as you keep going. START FREE Create up to 3 tasks per day for free. Breaking an existing step into smaller steps is always free. First Step Pro offers unlimited task creation and iCloud sync across your devices. You don't have to do it all at once. Just take the first step. Privacy Policy: https://huihu.asia/legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://huihu.asia/legal/terms.html

Screenshots

TaskPulse4 screens
First Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: First Step at Free against TaskPulse's $0.99. First Step also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). TaskPulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, 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

First Step is free to download; TaskPulse costs $0.99 up front. First Step sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TaskPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaskPulse ships an update every 3 months, First Step fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 4 level
TaskPulse versus First Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskPulseFirst Step
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer凡滨 林宸 薛

In-app purchases

None

TaskPulse

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

First Step

Subscriptions2
  • FirstStep Pro 月付会员$0.991 Month
  • FirstStep Pro 年度会员$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • FirstStep Pro 永久会员$19.99

Questions

Is TaskPulse free?
TaskPulse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Step free?
First Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaskPulse or First Step have ads?
Neither TaskPulse nor First Step shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaskPulse or First Step?
TaskPulse ships an update every 3 months, and First Step fortnightly. Most recently, TaskPulse was updated on September 12, 2026 and First Step on September 18, 2026.

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