Comparison

Next Step vs Quiet IQ

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

Head to head
About

Next Step

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Next Step is a simple timer designed for workflows with multiple stages. Create schedules made of timed steps and run them automatically from start to finish. Perfect for: • Sourdough baking and cooking workflows • Workout routines and interval training • Poker tournaments and blind levels • Study sessions and focus blocks • Any process with multiple timed steps Key features: • Sequential timers that run step-by-step • Custom schedules you can create and reuse • Hold steps that wait for you before advancing • Clear notifications when each step finishes • Simple interface designed to stay out of your way Run your process once, or save schedules you can reuse anytime. Next Step keeps track of what’s happening now — and what’s coming next.

About

Quiet IQ

A visually intuitive timer designed to enhance focus for individuals with ADHD. It offers customizable countdowns and count-ups with clear alerts, making time management simpler and less overwhelming.

Highlights
  • Visual countdown and count-up timer
  • Customizable colors, fonts, and styles
  • Saved timers for recurring tasks
  • Sound, haptic, and visual end alerts
  • Minimalist and calming design
  • Touch-friendly controls
Features
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A timer that helps you focus without adding more friction. ADHD Focus Timer is a modern visual timer for iPhone and iPad designed to make timing feel simpler, clearer, and easier to stick with. Set a timer fast, count up or count down, customize the look, save favorites, and get clear end alerts that are easy to notice. Features: • Count down and count up • Large visual timer display • Touch-friendly controls • Saved timers for repeat tasks • Custom colors, fonts, and styles • Sound, haptics, and visual end alerts • Minimal design built to feel calm and clear Great for: • Focus sessions • Homework and studying • Work blocks • Daily routines • Breaks and transitions • Cleaning, reading, workouts, and more Designed to feel: • Fast to start • Easy to read • Simple to customize • Clear when time is up • Helpful without being overwhelming If you want a visual focus timer that feels modern, flexible, and easy to use, ADHD Focus Timer is ready when you are.

Screenshots

Quiet IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Quiet IQ at 2 against Next Step's —. 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. Next Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Quiet IQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Next Step versus Quiet IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext StepQuiet IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony CucciaForgio Technologies, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Next Step

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$3.99
3 purchases

Quiet IQ

Subscriptions1
  • Quiet IQ Premium Annual$1.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2-Day Free TrialFree
  • Lifetime Access$2.99

Questions

Is Next Step free?
Next Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quiet IQ free?
Quiet IQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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