CycleTask vs TaskSteps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CycleTask
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Stop using standard to-do apps for your recurring tasks. You need a specialist built for repetition: CycleTask. CycleTask is a powerful automation engine designed to free you from the mental load of resetting reminders, giving you complete control over every cycle in your life. * Built for Recurrence, Masterfully Flexible: Our best-in-class engine supports any rule you can imagine: repeat after completion, on a fixed schedule, and more. Configure once, and it runs forever. * The "Today" View: Your Daily Focus: Automatically surfaces what's most important and urgent for you right now. No clutter, just focus. * Data-Driven Insights: Track your consistency with streaks, completion rates, and trend charts. See your hard work paying off. * Seamless Sync & Control: End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync, plus powerful widgets and Shortcuts, keep you in control across your iPhone and iPad. Our Promise: No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking. CycleTask is designed for one thing: your focus. Built for disciplined organizers, achievers, and productivity experts. Download CycleTask now and turn life's repetitions into your most powerful automated system.
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 iOS requirement: TaskSteps at 15.1 against CycleTask's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. CycleTask sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TaskSteps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CycleTask | TaskSteps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zhikang Qin | Grove LLC |
In-app purchases
CycleTask
- CycleTask Pro$4.99
TaskSteps
- TaskSteps Unlock$4.99









