Comparison

Nothinklist vs Tiny Steps

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

Head to head
About

Nothinklist

This app helps individuals with ADHD or executive dysfunction manage grocery shopping by allowing quick item additions via voice, photo, or recipe links. It automatically sorts lists by aisle for efficient shopping and syncs shared lists in real-time.

Highlights
  • Voice, photo, or recipe link item addition
  • Grocery lists sorted by aisle
  • Extracts ingredients from recipe links
  • Real-time shared list updates
  • Calm and simple interface
  • No folders or complex organization
Features
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Finally. Nothinklist is a grocery shopping brain dump app built for people with ADHD, executive dysfunction, or anyone who stands in the middle of a store trying to remember what they needed. Add items by voice, photo, or recipe link and it handles the rest. Grocery list sorted by aisle. Your list automatically organizes into the order of the store so you move through once, efficiently, and get out faster. No more walking back across the store for the thing you missed. Save recipe links from any website. Nothinklist pulls the ingredients straight onto your list. No retyping, no screenshots, no extra steps. No folders, no complexity, no productivity guilt. It's designed around how ADHD and executive dysfunction actually work, fast to add things, zero friction to use, calm to look at. Shared lists update in real time. When someone at home adds something, it's already on your phone by the time you reach that aisle. No ads, no selling your shopping habits. Whether you're a parent managing the whole household, someone with ADHD trying to get through errands without the fog, or just a person who wants to cut their shopping time down, this was built for you. Download free. Clear the mental load today. Terms of use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

Tiny Steps

Features
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Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Tiny Steps breaks down any task into small, manageable steps — so you can actually get started. Built specifically for ADHD brains, Tiny Steps helps you: • Break down overwhelming tasks into tiny, doable steps • Stay focused with optional timers (5, 10, 15, or 25 min) • Get gentle time-blindness alerts before you lose track • Choose your coach personality (Zen, Hype, Drill Sergeant, or Friend) • Use Body Double mode for extra focus support • Track your progress with streaks and achievements No guilt. No judgment. Just one tiny step at a time. TINY STEPS PRO Unlock unlimited task breakdowns, step-by-step guidance whenever you're stuck, and home screen widgets to keep your current task visible. Privacy focused: Your tasks stay on your device. We don't track or sell your data. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nothinklist4 screens
Tiny Steps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tiny Steps at none against Nothinklist's shown. Nothinklist's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Nothinklist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tiny Steps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nothinklist ships an update every 3 days, Tiny Steps every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nothinklist versus Tiny Steps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNothinklistTiny Steps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicah LavanManuel Pardo Gallego

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nothinklist

Subscriptions1
  • NoThinkList Premium14 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • NoThinkList Lifetime Access$89.99
3 purchases

Tiny Steps

Subscriptions2
  • Tiny Steps Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Tiny Steps Pro Yearly Sub$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tiny Steps Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Nothinklist free?
Nothinklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Steps free?
Tiny Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nothinklist or Tiny Steps have ads?
Nothinklist shows ads; Tiny Steps does not.
Which is updated more often, Nothinklist or Tiny Steps?
Nothinklist ships an update every 3 days, and Tiny Steps every 5 months. Most recently, Nothinklist was updated on October 11, 2026 and Tiny Steps on October 11, 2026.

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