Comparison

Any Planner vs TaskWarden

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

Head to head
About

Any Planner

Features
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Any Planner - SmallStep AI Your daily to-do list, task organizer, and focus timer, powered by AI, kept private on your device with iCloud sync. Why Any Planner - SmallStep? * Create tasks in seconds by chatting or talking to AI, just say what you need to do, and it's added. * Prefer doing it yourself? Choose from ready-made task templates or build your own from scratch. (Pro) * Organize daily and weekly tasks with categories like Chores & Habits, Health & Fitness, and Focus. * Sync tasks seamlessly with your Apple Calendar so everything stays in one place. * Stay focused with built-in timers you can attach to any task, paired with calming background music. * Track your streaks, completion rate, and top categories with visual insights. * Smart reminders that actually nudge you to start, not just notify you. * A wallpaper that evolves with your daily progress, keeping you motivated at a glance. Perfect for: * Daily and weekly task planning * Building habits and routines * ADHD-friendly micro-task organization * Staying focused with distraction-free timers * Anyone who wants a simple to-do list that doesn't feel like a chore to use How it works: * Add a task by typing, chatting with AI, or speaking it out loud. * Set a time, category, and (optionally) a focus timer. * Get reminders when it's time to start. * Check it off, build your streak, and watch your progress unfold. Subscription Information: Starter Monthly: auto-renewable, 1 month Pro Monthly: auto-renewable, 1 month Starter Annual: auto-renewable, 1 year Pro Annual: auto-renewable, 1 year Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Additional Information: Privacy Policy: https://www.smallstep.dev/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy & Data: All data stays on your device with iCloud sync. SmallStep does not collect, track, or share personal information.

About

TaskWarden

This app helps you stay on track with high-stakes reminders and focus timers. It offers features like repeat alerts, photo proof for tasks, and optional app blocking to combat procrastination and distractions.

Highlights
  • High-stakes reminders
  • Focus timers
  • Optional app blocking
  • Photo proof for tasks
  • Widgets and Live Activities
  • Reusable task templates
Features
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TaskWarden is a high-stakes reminder and focus app for people who need more than another notification. Create reminders, choose what happens when they go overdue, and let TaskWarden keep the pressure on with repeat alerts, focus timers, widgets, Live Activities, photo proof, and optional app blocking through Apple Screen Time controls. Use TaskWarden to: Create one-time or repeating reminders Block distracting apps when important tasks are overdue Start focus timers that can keep selected apps out of reach Snooze reminders without leaving stale alerts behind Require photo proof for tasks that need real follow-through Save reusable templates for routines, chores, study sessions, and habits See urgent reminders on widgets and Live Activities TaskWarden is built for moments when ordinary reminders are too easy to ignore: finishing chores, starting deep work, getting out the door, stopping procrastination, or protecting a focus session from distracting apps. Your reminder content stays local on your device. App blocking selections are handled through Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls interfaces. A subscription is required to use TaskWarden after onboarding. Subscription options and trial availability are shown in the app before purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Any Planner4 screens
TaskWarden4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Any Planner at every 6 days against TaskWarden's every 2 weeks. Any Planner also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). 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. Any Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TaskWarden sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Any Planner ships an update every 6 days, TaskWarden every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Any Planner versus TaskWarden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAny PlannerTaskWarden
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChee Ket YungAndrew Carter

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Any Planner

Subscriptions4
  • Starter3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Starter Plan Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
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  • Pro Plan Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
2 purchases

TaskWarden

Subscriptions2
  • TaskWarden Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • TaskWarden Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Any Planner free?
Any Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskWarden free?
TaskWarden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Any Planner or TaskWarden have ads?
Neither Any Planner nor TaskWarden shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Any Planner or TaskWarden?
Any Planner ships an update every 6 days, and TaskWarden every 2 weeks. Most recently, Any Planner was updated on September 24, 2026 and TaskWarden on September 20, 2026.

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