Comparison

Zero vs Helpun

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

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About

Zero

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Zero-Friction Tasks is the personal task manager for busy individuals who simply want to get things done – without signing up, without a mandatory subscription, and without complexity. New: just speak your task. NEW: VOICE TASKS. SAY IT – IT BECOMES A TASK. Hands full, in the car, on the go, or cooking? Speak a short note and it lands directly in your list. There are three ways to start: β€’ Tap the microphone in the β€œAdd Task” bar β€’ Press and hold the large + button β€’ Assign the iPhone Action Button: Settings > Action Button > Shortcut > β€œ0F Voice Task” Speak your task and tap β€œDone.” Recording starts immediately and stops automatically after no more than 20 seconds. Only the recognized text is saved – never the audio recording. When iOS supports on-device speech recognition, it runs directly on your iPhone, so your voice never leaves the device. NO ACCOUNT. NO EMAIL. NO PASSWORD. Download and get started in 10 seconds. No registration. No confirmation email. No password to forget. Zero-Friction Tasks respects your time from the very first second. WHY ZERO-FRICTION TASKS? Most task apps demand an account before you can even begin. Many hide essential features behind complicated plans or store your data unencrypted. Zero-Friction Tasks takes a different approach: β€’ No account required – start in seconds with a simple sync code β€’ Free to start – no trial and no credit card required β€’ End-to-end encrypted (AES-256) – the server never sees your tasks in plain text β€’ Offline mode – core functionality remains available without a connection β€’ Real-time sync – iPhone, Android, Windows, web, and macOS FOR INDIVIDUALS, NOT TEAMS. No Kanban boards. No Gantt charts. No collaboration features. Just your tasks – fast, private, and always available. KEY FEATURES: β€’ Voice Tasks on iPhone – speak tasks instead of typing them β€’ Global hotkey on Windows (Alt+Space) – capture tasks without switching apps β€’ iOS widgets for the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Today View β€’ Lists for work, home, shopping, and anything else β€’ Pinned tasks – keep what matters at the top β€’ One-time and recurring reminders β€’ Dark Mode and offline mode β€’ Drag-and-drop sorting Start for free. No sign-up. Your tasks, your way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://zerofriction.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://zerofriction.app/privacy

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Helpun

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BIG GOALS. SMALL STEPS. HELPUN β€” a task planner with AI micro-step breakdown. A smart todo list and organizer for those who procrastinate or suffer from overwhelm. If your brain stalls at large tasks, this is for you. HOW IT WORKS You write a task in your todo list: "Clean the apartment" or "Make dinner". The AI breaks it down into specific, timed steps. You only see the **ONE** current step on the screen. You do it. Swipe. Next. No 20-point lists, no multitasking. One moment β€” one action. Maximum concentration. KEY FEATURES Lock Screen Widget The current step from your todo list is always visible. Unlock your phone β€” you immediately see what to do. No distractions. Hands-free Mode Voice control without touching the screen. Hands are busy cooking, cleaning, or working out β€” say "next step", and the app switches. Works completely offline. AI Task Breakdown Artificial intelligence analyzes your task and creates a step-by-step plan. "Cleaning the kitchen" turns into 5 specific, timed actions. "Home workout" β€” into blocks of exercises with warm-up and cool-down. Don't like the plan? Edit it right in the app. Timers for Every Step Each step shows an approximate completion time. Built-in time management helps you plan your day and prevents you from getting stuck on one stage. Repetition Blocks For workouts and routines. "3 rounds: squats, push-ups, plank" β€” the todo planner automatically counts the repetitions. Full Editing The AI suggests a plan, and you adjust it to your needs. Delete, add, or change the order of steps in your task list. Ready-made Templates Quick start for typical tasks: cleaning, cooking, workouts. Select a template β€” start doing. Archive and Synchronization The history of completed tasks is motivating. iCloud sync across all your Apple devices. WHO THIS PLANNER IS FOR For people with ADHD. If large tasks cause task paralysis, and your brain buffers β€” micro-steps remove the barrier to entry. The todo list transforms from a source of stress into a clear plan. For procrastinators. When "starting" is harder than doing. HELPUN removes the overwhelm effect and only shows you the next small action from your todo. For those who suffer from executive dysfunction. Do you know WHAT to do but can't start? Breaking tasks down to the micro-level solves the problem. The organizer handles the planning for you. For everyone tired of overwhelm. Even if you have iron self-discipline, the app saves mental energy and enhances concentration. USE CASES House Cleaning β€” AI creates a room-by-room route with specific actions in the list. The Lock Screen reminds you of the current step while you clean. Cooking β€” step-by-step recipes with timing. Hands-free navigation works while your hands are busy with dough or a frying pan. Workouts β€” home fitness, yoga, CrossFit. Warm-up, exercise blocks with repetitions, cool-down. The todo planner automatically counts the rounds. Work and Study β€” preparation of presentations, writing texts, research. From data collection to final proofreading. Time management and concentration at every stage. Daily Routines β€” morning and evening rituals. Save a template in the organizer, use it every day. One tap β€” the plan is ready. PRIVACY AND SECURITY Data is stored in your iCloud, not on our servers. Voice control works locally on the device. No ads, no tracking, no analytics. The AI processes only task names to create plans β€” no personal information. START RIGHT NOW Download HELPUN β€” the next-generation task planner. Enter the first task into your todo list. Take the first step. No motivational quotes, no gamification. Only function. Only results. Big goals. Small steps. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Zero4 screens
Helpun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Helpun at every 5 days against Zero's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Zero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Helpun sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zero ships an update monthly, Helpun every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Zero versus Helpun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeroHelpun
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarkus HoefingerYuriy Bruskov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Zero

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$89.99
2 purchases

Helpun

One-time2
  • 10 Credits$0.99
  • 50 Tasks$4.99

Questions

Is Zero free?
Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helpun free?
Helpun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zero or Helpun have ads?
Neither Zero nor Helpun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zero or Helpun?
Zero ships an update monthly, and Helpun every 5 days. Most recently, Zero was updated on October 5, 2026 and Helpun on October 8, 2026.

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