Comparison

Focus Wave vs Steady Tasks

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

Head to head
About

Focus Wave

Features
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Master your time with Focus Wave! Focus Wave is a minimalist and elegant focus timer designed to help you stay productive and achieve your goals. Whether you are studying, working, or simply want to focus on a task, Focus Wave provides the perfect atmosphere. KEY FEATURES: • Customizable Timer: Choose from preset modes (15, 25, 45 minutes) or set your own flow. • Immersive Themes: Transform your environment with high-quality backgrounds like Forest, Ocean, Space, Cafe, and more. • Ambient Sounds: Each theme comes with its own relaxing sound (Rain, Fire crackling, White noise) to block out distractions. • Minimalist Design: A distraction-free interface that looks great on both iPhone and iPad. • Background Support: The timer keeps running even when you switch apps. Stop procrastinating and start focusing today with Focus Wave.

About

Steady Tasks

This app uses AI to transform overwhelming tasks into manageable micro-steps. It's designed for individuals experiencing executive dysfunction, offering voice-first input and native integrations with reminders and calendars to help you get started.

Highlights
  • AI-powered task breakdown
  • Voice-first task capture
  • Native reminders and calendar sync
  • Customizable tone options
  • Per-step timers
  • Offline access to breakdowns
Features
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When your brain sees "clean the kitchen" and freezes, you need more than a to-do list. Steady Tasks uses AI to turn any vague, overwhelming task into a clear sequence of micro-steps you can actually start. Designed for ADHD and autistic adults who live with executive dysfunction, Steady Tasks bridges the gap between "I know I need to do it" and "I am doing step one." AI-Powered Task Breakdown Speak or type any task and Steady Tasks generates a personalized sequence of micro-steps matched to your current overwhelm level. Adjustable depth means you get as much detail as you need — nothing more, nothing less. Voice-First Capture When you are already overwhelmed, typing is too much. Tap and speak — Steady Tasks transcribes and breaks down your task hands-free, without requiring you to type a single word. Native Reminders and Calendar Sync Every micro-step can be sent directly to Apple Reminders or your Calendar with one tap. No copy-paste, no friction between the plan and the doing. Tone That Works for You Choose encouraging, neutral, or direct language. The app meets you where you are, not where it expects you to be. Timers, Templates, and Shortcuts Built-in per-step timers keep you moving. Save recurring routines as templates. Trigger any workflow from Siri Shortcuts and auto-activate a Focus mode to protect your work time. Offline and Always Ready Previously generated breakdowns are available offline so you can review and reuse your steps even without a connection. Whether you are a student trying to start an assignment, a professional who cannot begin a project, or a parent managing a household, Steady Tasks removes every friction point between stuck and started. Download free and try your first task breakdowns today. Upgrade to Steady Tasks Premium for unlimited breakdowns, voice input, Reminders and Calendar sync, saved templates, and full iOS integrations. App uses using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Wave4 screens
Steady Tasks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Wave at none against Steady Tasks's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Steady Tasks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Focus Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focus Wave versus Steady Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus WaveSteady Tasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLutfi Burak ATMACACrioSoft LLC

In-app purchases

None

Focus Wave

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Steady Tasks

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Wave free?
Focus Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steady Tasks free?
Steady Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Wave or Steady Tasks have ads?
Neither Focus Wave nor Steady Tasks shows ads.

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