Comparison

Brain Boost 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

Brain Boost

This app offers a simple, one-tap solution to regain focus and calm when feeling overwhelmed. It uses guided breathing and strong haptic feedback to help reset your nervous system and build momentum for tasks. Designed with ADHD in mind, it removes pressure and complexity.

Highlights
  • One-tap nervous system reset
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Strong rhythmic haptic feedback
  • Supports ADHD-friendly routines
  • Builds momentum for tasks
  • No timers or complex routines
Features
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Brain Boost — A Reset Button for ADHD Minds Brain Boost helps you slow down, breathe, and reset your nervous system when focus feels impossible. Designed by a developer with ADHD, this app removes clutter and pressure. One tap delivers strong, rhythmic haptic feedback paired with guided breathing to help you regain calm and momentum. No timers to manage. No complex routines. Just a simple reset when your brain feels stuck. What Brain Boost Helps With Regaining focus during overwhelm Reducing stress and mental noise Calming your nervous system Supporting ADHD-friendly routines Creating momentum before tasks How It Works Choose how long your reset lasts Follow a brief breathing moment Feel strong, rhythmic haptic feedback Return to your task feeling grounded Free & Premium Start free with a limited number of resets Watch a short video to unlock more resets Upgrade once for unlimited strong resets No subscriptions. No pressure.

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

Brain Boost4 screens
Tiny Steps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tiny Steps at 16.0 against Brain Boost's 26.2. 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. Brain Boost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Brain Boost versus Tiny Steps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain BoostTiny Steps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB125 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMaxwell KellyManuel Pardo Gallego

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brain Boost

One-time1
  • One Time Purchase$2.99
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 Brain Boost free?
Brain Boost 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 Brain Boost or Tiny Steps have ads?
Neither Brain Boost nor Tiny Steps shows ads.

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