Comparison

FocusMaxing 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

FocusMaxing

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Procrastinating - why not start FocusMaxing instead? A premium, action-oriented tool for overcoming procrastination when stuck. The app's goal is to give you everything you need to start what you have to do right now, and limit the amount of pain on the way there. It seeks to create a sense of real motivation when dealing with tasks that are GENUINELY AWFUL, and have ZERO INHERENT VALUE, like COOKING, CLEANING, and STUDYING. Zone Management (developed in-house; for time blindness), Start AI (to learn about yourself), Tri-timer (developed in-house; for task-state management), and much more to help you get going with what you want to do! “I just need to start… why can’t I start?” “It will take 5 minutes… why am I still not doing it?” “I’ve been scrolling for 3 hours feeling guilty the entire time. -Let´s scroll some more” “I’ll start at 14:00… oh it’s 14:03. I’ll wait until 15:00- but then i´m going” “The whole day just disappeared.” “There are 20 things to do, but i can´t pick one.” *For students:* “I´ll do it in the evening, i´ll have more energy then…” “I should sleep, but I can’t put my phone down.” “I wasted the whole day again.” “Let´s scroll some more…” FocusMaxing: - Tool to help you get going there and then, as well as manage time-blindness in the longer term. - You´ll see exactly how long to focus before you should feel good about yourself. - You know how much is enough - You know when you’re done. You do not need to feel bad for what you did not do, the Zones lets you recalibrate. - Works immediately, nothing to learn - Built for real life - Built for when your brain doesn’t want to Other features list (for complete list, see the app) - Decision wheel (Innovated by FocusMaxing - helps when overthinking) - Simple breathing reset (may reduce overwhelm) - SMS tool (Schedule your own SMS reminders) - Habit Stacking (helps with habits) FocusMaxing is for you if: You struggle to start, even when you care and want to start. You had the whole day planned out but are experiencing zero-days. You get stuck switching between tasks. You’ve tried everything else. FocusMaxing is NOT for you if: You are not struggling with severe procrastination. You are just looking for a better to-do list, task/calendar system, or time blocking. You are not often left to yourself to deal with boring, unforgiving tasks. The result of FocusMaxing: - You may get more drive the from synthetic motivation. - You get more done in a day (easier to not have time fly away) - You may fetch long term positives from the increased efficiency daily, and/or if you got help getting unstuck when you were stuck. Subscription: - No lock-ins, easy to cancel. Available through support +47 99 88 41 73. - The app supports a free tier in 2026. For subscriptions: USD 30–40/month. Download today and start FocusMaxing instantly. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Tiny Steps

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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

FocusMaxing4 screens
Tiny Steps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tiny Steps at none against FocusMaxing's shown. FocusMaxing's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks 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. FocusMaxing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $30.99 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

FocusMaxing ships an update every 2 weeks, Tiny Steps every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
FocusMaxing versus Tiny Steps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusMaxingTiny Steps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB125 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStart ASManuel Pardo Gallego

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusMaxing

Subscriptions2
  • MyFocusPal Pro7 Days trial$30.991 Month
  • FocusMaxing Pro14 Days trial$31.992 Months
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 FocusMaxing free?
FocusMaxing 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 FocusMaxing or Tiny Steps have ads?
FocusMaxing shows ads; Tiny Steps does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusMaxing or Tiny Steps?
FocusMaxing ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tiny Steps every 5 months. Most recently, FocusMaxing was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tiny Steps on October 11, 2026.

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