Comparison

CycleTask vs TaskSteps

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

Head to head
About

CycleTask

Features
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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.

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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

Screenshots

CycleTask4 screens
TaskSteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
CycleTask versus TaskSteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycleTaskTaskSteps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhikang QinGrove LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CycleTask

One-time1
  • CycleTask Pro$4.99
1 purchases

TaskSteps

One-time1
  • TaskSteps Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is CycleTask free?
CycleTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskSteps free?
TaskSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CycleTask or TaskSteps have ads?
Neither CycleTask nor TaskSteps shows ads.

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