Comparison

Be Better 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

Be Better

Features
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Whether you want to drink more water, exercise regularly, read daily, or simply wake up earlier — our habit tracker helps you stay consistent and motivated.

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

Be Better4 screens
First Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Be Better at none against First Step's 3. Be Better also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. First Step sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Be Better asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Be Better versus First Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe BetterFirst Step
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOlexandr Stadnik宸 薛

In-app purchases

None

Be Better

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 Be Better free?
Be Better is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Step free?
First Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Be Better or First Step have ads?
Neither Be Better nor First Step shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Be Better or First Step?
Be Better ships an update fortnightly, and First Step fortnightly. Most recently, Be Better was updated on October 15, 2026 and First Step on October 6, 2026.

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