Comparison

PixStep vs Brain Boost

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

Head to head
About

PixStep

Transform overwhelming goals into manageable tasks with an AI-powered adventure. This app breaks down big projects into tiny steps, gamifies your progress with virtual rewards, and provides a supportive AI coach to keep you motivated. Focus better with immersive tools and visualize your growth.

Highlights
  • AI task breakdown
  • Gamified productivity with rewards
  • Virtual AI coach companion
  • Immersive focus mode
  • Visualized growth journal
  • Customizable virtual room
Features
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Stop the overwhelm. Turn your to-do list into a pixel art adventure. Designed for procrastinators and dreamers, PixStep uses AI to break scary goals into tiny, effortless steps. Combined with virtual pets and RPG rewards, we make productivity feel like play. Key Features: -AI Task Breakdown Don't know where to start? Just type in your goal. Our AI instantly breaks it down into actionable micro-steps. If a step feels too hard, just tap to make it easier—we lower the barrier so you can actually get moving. -Gamify Your Life Turn work into wins. Complete tasks to earn currency, collect rare cards, and unlock decorations for your virtual room. Build a cozy space that reflects your progress. -Your Virtual Coach You’re never alone. Choose a pixel companion with a personality that matches yours. They’ll greet you daily, celebrate your streaks, and keep your motivation high. -Immersive Focus Mode Get in the zone. Block out distractions with calming lo-fi backgrounds and built-in white noise. Our step-by-step timer helps you focus on one thing at a time. -Visualized Growth Journal Every bit of effort deserves to be remembered. Track your streaks and progress to see how far you've come. Terms of Use: https://www.microstepzoo.cn/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.microstepzoo.cn/privacy.html

About

Brain Boost

This app offers a simple, one-tap solution to regain focus and calm when feeling overwhelmed. It uses guided breathing and strong haptic feedback to help reset your nervous system and build momentum for tasks. Designed with ADHD in mind, it removes pressure and complexity.

Highlights
  • One-tap nervous system reset
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Strong rhythmic haptic feedback
  • Supports ADHD-friendly routines
  • Builds momentum for tasks
  • No timers or complex routines
Features
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Brain Boost — A Reset Button for ADHD Minds Brain Boost helps you slow down, breathe, and reset your nervous system when focus feels impossible. Designed by a developer with ADHD, this app removes clutter and pressure. One tap delivers strong, rhythmic haptic feedback paired with guided breathing to help you regain calm and momentum. No timers to manage. No complex routines. Just a simple reset when your brain feels stuck. What Brain Boost Helps With Regaining focus during overwhelm Reducing stress and mental noise Calming your nervous system Supporting ADHD-friendly routines Creating momentum before tasks How It Works Choose how long your reset lasts Follow a brief breathing moment Feel strong, rhythmic haptic feedback Return to your task feeling grounded Free & Premium Start free with a limited number of resets Watch a short video to unlock more resets Upgrade once for unlimited strong resets No subscriptions. No pressure.

Screenshots

PixStep4 screens
Brain Boost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PixStep at 16 against Brain Boost's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PixStep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Brain Boost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PixStep versus Brain Boost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixStepBrain Boost
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer艳梅 陈Maxwell Kelly

Customer experience

PixStep

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Brain Boost

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PixStep

Subscriptions2
  • PixStep Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PixStep Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Brain Boost

One-time1
  • One Time Purchase$2.99

Questions

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

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