Comparison

HummingTask vs Sparkstep

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

Head to head
About

HummingTask

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Can't start a task until it feels tiny? HummingTask breaks big goals into small, clear steps so you finally know what to do first. Made for ADHD brains and anyone who freezes when a task feels too big. Type what you want to get done, and the AI turns it into a short, doable plan in seconds. WHAT IT DOES Instant AI breakdown Describe any task, "clean the whole apartment", "finish the report", "plan a trip", and get a step-by-step plan you can actually start. The AI does quick web research when it helps, so the steps fit real life, not generic advice. Do it for me Stuck on one step? Hand it to the built-in assistant and let it draft, plan, or figure out the next move for you. Photo to tasks Snap a picture of a messy desk, a whiteboard, a school handout, or a handwritten list, and HummingTask turns it into checkable tasks. Daily AI coach A gentle daily check-in that helps you pick what to focus on, without nagging or guilt. Focus mode One task, one screen, no clutter. When everything feels loud, this is the quiet place to just do the thing. WHY PEOPLE WITH ADHD LIKE IT - No blank page. You never stare at an empty to-do list wondering where to start. - Small steps beat willpower. Tasks are cut down until starting feels easy. - Kind reminders. Gentle nudges for the things you meant to do, no red-alert pressure. - Track momentum. Simple progress bars and streaks that reward finishing, not perfection. - Works offline. Create and manage tasks with no connection, and sync your calendar when you are back online. GREAT FOR - Adults with ADHD who want structure without a complicated system - Students facing big assignments and study projects - Anyone who procrastinates on tasks that feel overwhelming - People who want a simple planner, not heavy project software HummingTask is a productivity and focus tool. It does not diagnose or treat any medical condition. It is here to make starting easier. Free to download and use. HummingTask Pro unlocks unlimited AI breakdowns and coaching for $5.99/month. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sparkstep

Features
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Sparkstep is a focus timer and routine planner designed for ADHD brains - low clutter, dopamine-aware, and calm by design. No account, no cloud, fully offline. WHY FOCUSFLOW - Built for ADHD: visual time, one task at a time, instant rewards. - Low stimulation: generous whitespace and gentle motion so you can think. - Private and offline: everything stays on your device. VISUAL FOCUS TIMER - A shrinking disc shows your time at a glance - easier than reading digits. - Adjustable focus and break lengths, Pomodoro-style rounds. - "One task right now" field keeps you anchored. - Park-a-thought button: capture a distraction, let it go, come back. - Optional ambient sound (white noise, brown noise, rain) and a celebration when you finish. ROUTINES, ONE STEP AT A TIME - Build morning, work-start and wind-down routines as ordered steps. - Run mode shows ONLY the current step, so the rest never overwhelms you. - Per-step timers, big check-off, progress bar, and ready-made templates. TODAY: NOW / NEXT / LATER - Three simple buckets instead of an endless backlog. - Quick capture, "eat the frog" highlight, estimated vs actual time. - Unfinished tasks roll over to today automatically. INSIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS - Focus minutes, sessions, routine streaks and your best focus time of day. - A GitHub-style consistency heatmap and weekly comparison. - Dozens of achievements to keep momentum going. MADE YOUR WAY - English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese. - Reduce-motion and low-stimulation options. - Export and import your data anytime. Sparkstep is a productivity and focus aid, not a medical or clinical tool. Download Sparkstep and make focus feel doable.

Screenshots

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Sparkstep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sparkstep at none against HummingTask's 3. Sparkstep also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). HummingTask's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. HummingTask sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sparkstep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
HummingTask versus Sparkstep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHummingTaskSparkstep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIdeaBridge GmbHFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HummingTask

Subscriptions3
  • HummingTask Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro 1/2 Year$12.996 Months
  • HummingTask Pro Yearly$22.991 Year
None

Sparkstep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HummingTask free?
HummingTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sparkstep free?
Sparkstep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HummingTask or Sparkstep have ads?
Sparkstep shows ads; HummingTask does not.

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