Any Planner vs Tether
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Any Planner
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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.
Tether
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Feel overwhelmed by everything you need to do? Tether is a visual planner built for ADHD and easily overwhelmed minds. Instead of endless to-do lists, you see your day as simple blocks of time โ and make progress one step at a time. SEE YOUR DAY โข Visual time blocks โ your whole day at a glance, not a bottomless list โข Drag to reschedule โ move things around without friction or guilt โข Energy tracking โ learn which tasks drain you and which recharge you โข Apple Calendar sync โ meetings and tasks on one timeline GET UNSTUCK โข Turn overwhelming tasks into tiny, doable steps โข Add tasks just by speaking, in your own words โข Get gentle schedule suggestions when you don't know where to start (Optional โ only when you need extra help.) FOCUS BETTER โข A full-screen focus timer with calming background sound โข A gentle nudge when you've lost track of time โข A lock-screen Live Activity so you always know what's next โข 7 themes to make it feel like yours Every task has an energy level, from draining to recharging. Tether shows your weekly and monthly balance so you understand why some days feel impossible โ and plan the hard things for when you actually have energy. TETHER PREMIUM Unlock voice capture, task breakdown, schedule suggestions, themes, advanced energy insights, and calendar sync. Choose monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Download Tether free. Start where you are. Build momentum one block at a time. Tether offers monthly and yearly subscriptions, plus a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://tether-web-cyan.vercel.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://tether-web-cyan.vercel.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Any Planner at 16.2 against Tether's 18. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Any Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tether sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Any Planner ships an update every 6 days, Tether every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Any Planner | Tether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 โ better | 18 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chee Ket Yung | Sanket Ray |
In-app purchases
Any Planner
- Starter3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Starter Plan Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
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- Pro Plan Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Tether
- Tether Premium$7.991 Month
- Tether Premium$44.991 Year
- Tether Premium$124.99









