# NextStep vs Balance

NextStep and Balance are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. NextStep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Balance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextStep | Balance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextstep-goals-tracker/id6754955377/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huy La](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849767356) | [Mathieu Cyanee-Bonniol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896300218) |

## What reviewers say

### NextStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextstep-goals-tracker/id6754955377)

This app helps you break down large goals into manageable daily steps. It offers a calm, guilt-free approach to building momentum with quick check-ins and structured roadmaps. Enjoy features like focus timers and insightful analytics to track your progress.

**Highlights:** 10-second daily check-in, 3-milestone breakdown, Gentle streaks with freezes, Calm focus sessions, Editorial insights and charts, Home and lock screen widgets, 100% private and offline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextStep Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| NextStep Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| NextStep Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


### Balance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-your-mental-load/id6766533067)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Balance Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Balance Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextStep free?

NextStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Balance free?

Balance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do NextStep or Balance have ads?

Neither NextStep nor Balance shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*