Spand vs TaskSteps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spand
This app helps you accomplish tasks without pressure or guilt, designed for individuals experiencing ADHD, burnout, or procrastination. It offers a simple, calm structure with gentle reminders and tools that adapt to your energy levels, promoting progress at your own pace.
- Clutter-free daily planning
- Multiple time management techniques (Pomodoro, Flowtime, etc.)
- Mood and energy tracking
- Guilt-free task rescheduling
- Supportive reminders
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Stop burning out. Stop procrastinating. Start feeling good about your days. Spand helps you get things done without pressure, guilt, or chaos. It’s built for people who want to make progress even when focus feels impossible. Perfect if you deal with ADHD, burnout, or procrastination. Spand keeps things simple. No noisy charts or overwhelming lists, just calm structure, gentle reminders, and tools that work with your energy, not against it. What you can do with Spand: • Plan your day with a clean, clutter-free calendar • Use time techniques like Pomodoro, Flowtime, 52/17, Ultradian, or your own custom rhythm • Track your mood and energy to learn your best rhythm • Move or reschedule tasks without guilt • Stay consistent with kind, supportive reminders Spand is not about doing more. It is about doing better, at your own pace.
TaskSteps
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You have one task. It feels like twenty. You know what you need to do - you just can't start. TaskSteps is the AI task breaker built for brains that freeze at "where do I begin." Type any task exactly how it feels - messy, vague, overwhelming. TaskSteps breaks it into a clear plan matched to your current energy level. WHAT YOU GET: First Action: One concrete thing you can do right now. No decisions, no prep. Just start. Step-by-Step Plan: A realistic sequence with time estimates. Not a productivity fantasy - actual steps sized for how you feel today. Rescue Step: Lost focus halfway through? Every plan includes a re-entry point so you can pick back up without starting over. THREE ENERGY MODES: Low Energy: Fewer steps, gentler asks, shorter time blocks. For the days where getting dressed counts as a win. Normal Energy: Balanced plans with moderate challenge. Your everyday mode. High Energy: More ambitious steps for the days when motivation shows up unannounced. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Type your task in plain language ("file taxes" or "clean the entire apartment somehow") 2. Pick your current energy: low, normal, or high 3. Get your first action, full step list, and rescue step in seconds 4. Check off steps as you go 5. Every plan saves to local history - search past decompositions anytime BUILT FOR YOUR BRAIN: TaskSteps doesn't ask you to build habits, maintain streaks, or set up a productivity system. You open it when you're stuck. It gives you the next thing to do. That's it. All processing happens on-device. Your tasks stay on your phone. Download TaskSteps and turn your next overwhelming task into a first step. 3 free task decompositions to start. Unlock unlimited plans for $4.99 - one time, no subscription. Restore your purchase on any device with your Apple ID. Privacy Policy: https://apps.trygrove.dev/privacy Terms: https://apps.trygrove.dev/terms Help: https://apps.trygrove.dev/help
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spand at none against TaskSteps's 1. On price, 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
Both are free to download. TaskSteps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spand asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Spand | TaskSteps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sjahriyar Soheytizadeh | Grove LLC |
In-app purchases
Spand
No in-app purchases
TaskSteps
- TaskSteps Unlock$4.99









