Comparison

Small Steps To vs TaskPopper

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

Head to head
About

Small Steps To

Features
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Overcome Procrastination, One Step at a Time. Feeling overwhelmed by a huge to-do list? Small Steps To-Do is the simple, powerful productivity app designed specifically for students, individuals with Procrastination, ADHD, or anyone struggling with task initiation and follow-through. We turn daunting goals into clear, bite-sized tasks, reducing stress and boosting your sense of accomplishment. How Small Steps To-Do Works (Powered by AI) 1. Input Your Goal: Simply tell the app what you need to study or complete. 2. AI Breaks It Down: Our backend system, powered by AI, instantly analyzes your input and transforms it into a structured, step-by-step plan with suggested time durations. 3. Visual Progress Tracking: Focus only on the current, small step. As you check off each step, you fill a star in your main task tile, giving you an immediate, encouraging visual reward and eliminating the pressure of the big task. 4. Stay Focused & Clean: The interface is designed to be clean and simple, minimizing animations and distractions so you can focus on doing. Key Features: AI-Powered Task Decomposition: Turn "Write a 5,000-word essay" into 10-15 minute subtasks. Nested To-Do List Structure: See your Main Goal and its detailed Step List in one glance. Instant Motivation: Earn encouraging stars for every completed subtask. Simple Status Tracking: Task titles clearly show incomplete, partially completed, or fully completed status. Review & Reuse: Access completed tasks from the History board to reuse productive plans. Minimalist Design: Fast response and a clean user interface to prevent feeling overwhelmed by another demanding app. Download Small Steps To-Do today and start making real progress, effortlessly! Free Tier: Designed to help you focus deeply on one task at a time. Free users have the following limits: One Active Task: You can only have one task running in your main view. One Daily Input: Limited to one new AI task decomposition input per day. Input Lock: The task input function is locked while an active task is present, strongly encouraging you to complete your current "small step" before moving on. Paid Subscription: Unlock unlimited active tasks and unlimited daily AI inputs for maximum productivity and flexibility.

About

TaskPopper

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Stop Overthinking. Start Popping. Struggling with executive dysfunction, ADHD paralysis, or just a massive workload? TaskPopper is your new digital fidget toy for productivity. We combine smart AI breakdowns with satisfying "pop" physics to turn overwhelming projects into bite-sized, addictive wins. WHY USERS LOVE TASKPOPPER: "It is like popping bubble wrap, but you actually get your life together." KEY FEATURES: INSTANT AI TASK BREAKDOWN Don't know where to start? Just type a vague goal like "Plan a wedding," "Clean the apartment," or "Write a research paper." - Magical Splitting: Our advanced AI engine instantly turns complex goals into a clear checklist. - Actionable Steps: Watch as your goal transforms into 6-20 simple, manageable bubbles. - Flexible Modes: Choose Quick Mode for fast tasks or Deep Mode for detailed project planning. SATISFYING FIDGET PHYSICS Completing a task should feel rewarding. TaskPopper features a native Liquid Glass design. - Poke and Pop: Verify progress by popping 3D gel bubbles. - Haptic Feedback: Feel the satisfying "snap" with every completed step. - ASMR Sound Effects: Crisp sounds designed to trigger your brain's dopamine reward system. BUILT FOR NEURODIVERGENT MINDS (ADHD FRIENDLY) Designed to combat overwhelm and analysis paralysis. - Visual Clarity: Focus on one bubble at a time. - Chaos to Order: Watch completed bubbles drift away, leaving your workspace clean. - Share Your Wins: Generate aesthetic snapshots of your breakdown to share on social media. Whether you need a daily routine planner, a visual checklist, or just a way to focus without the stress, TaskPopper is here to help. Download now and turn your to-do list into a game!

Screenshots

Small Steps To4 screens
TaskPopper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Small Steps To at 15.0 against TaskPopper's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Small Steps To sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and TaskPopper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Small Steps To versus TaskPopper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmall Steps ToTaskPopper
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChun Fei Fan琳 梅

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Small Steps To

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Pro Membership (Annual)$59.991 Year
1 purchases

TaskPopper

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro: Infinite Pops$4.99

Questions

Is Small Steps To free?
Small Steps To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskPopper free?
TaskPopper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Small Steps To or TaskPopper have ads?
Neither Small Steps To nor TaskPopper shows ads.

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