Comparison

AllTime vs Next Step

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

Head to head
About

AllTime

Features
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Tired of Pomodoro timers that interrupt your flow? AllTime is different. Instead of counting down, it counts UP β€” letting you focus for as long as you need, then showing you exactly where your time went. * DESIGNED FOR ADHD & FLEXIBLE WORKFLOWS - No fixed time limits or rigid schedules - Focus naturally without pressure or interruptions - Perfect companion to paper-based task management - Track time across multiple tasks effortlessly * BEAUTIFUL INSIGHTS - Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly charts - See which tasks consume your time - Elegant bar graphs that adapt to each time period - Glanceable stats with smooth animations * PRIVACY-FIRST & SIMPLE - All data stored locally on your device - Optional iCloud sync across your devices - No account required, no tracking - Clean, distraction-free interface * THOUGHTFUL DESIGN - Light and Dark Mode support - Liquid glass aesthetic with polished animations - Minimalist UI that stays out of your way - Color-coded tasks for easy recognition COMPLETELY FREE AllTime will always be free. No subscriptions, no ads, no premium tiers. Just a tool built by someone with ADHD, for anyone who wants to understand their focus patterns. * PERFECT FOR: β€’ ADHD individuals who resist rigid time structures β€’ Writers, developers, and deep workers β€’ Students tracking study sessions β€’ Anyone using paper planners who wants digital insights β€’ People who hate being interrupted mid-flow HOW IT WORKS: 1. Create tasks with custom colors 2. Start focusing β€” the timer counts up 3. Take breaks when needed 4. View beautiful charts showing your focus patterns 5. Understand where your time actually goes

About

Next Step

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Next Step is a simple timer designed for workflows with multiple stages. Create schedules made of timed steps and run them automatically from start to finish. Perfect for: β€’ Sourdough baking and cooking workflows β€’ Workout routines and interval training β€’ Poker tournaments and blind levels β€’ Study sessions and focus blocks β€’ Any process with multiple timed steps Key features: β€’ Sequential timers that run step-by-step β€’ Custom schedules you can create and reuse β€’ Hold steps that wait for you before advancing β€’ Clear notifications when each step finishes β€’ Simple interface designed to stay out of your way Run your process once, or save schedules you can reuse anytime. Next Step keeps track of what’s happening now β€” and what’s coming next.

Screenshots

AllTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AllTime at none against Next Step's 1. AllTime also leads on device support. Next Step's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. Next Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AllTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
AllTime versus Next Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllTimeNext Step
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAliasghar HeidariAnthony Cuccia

In-app purchases

None

AllTime

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Next Step

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$3.99

Questions

Is AllTime free?
AllTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Next Step free?
Next Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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