Comparison

Tiny Steps vs FocusBrew

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

Head to head
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/

About

FocusBrew

Features
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Too much to do and don’t know where to start? FocusBrew turns everything on your mind into a simple plan: just 3 priorities, tiny next steps, and a focus timer to help you begin. TOO MUCH TO DO? START WITH 3. Traditional to-do lists can become another thing to manage. FocusBrew keeps your day simple by showing only three tasks at a time, so you can stop reorganizing your list and start doing what matters. FROM BRAIN DUMP TO FIRST STEP Get everything out of your head with a quick brain dump. FocusBrew’s AI can break big, vague, or overwhelming tasks into smaller, doable steps so the next action feels clear. “Clean the apartment” becomes a few small starting steps. “Finish the quarterly report” becomes a simple sequence. “Study for the exam” becomes something you can begin now. BUILT TO HELP YOU START → 3-TASK FOCUS VIEW See only what matters right now instead of staring at a long list. → AI TASK BREAKDOWN Turn big projects into small, practical next steps. → BRAIN DUMP Capture tasks, ideas, errands, and everything on your mind before you forget it. → VISUAL FOCUS TIMER Use a color-shifting countdown to make time easier to see while you work. → TIME BLOCKING Give tasks a place in your day and build a plan you can realistically follow. → AUTO-ROLLOVER Didn’t finish something today? Unfinished tasks can move forward without turning your planner into a wall of overdue items. → VOICE INPUT Speak your tasks when typing feels like too much effort. → MOTIVATING PROGRESS Collect achievements as you move forward — without relying on punishing streaks. FOR WORK, STUDY, HOME, AND LIFE Use FocusBrew for work projects, studying, cleaning, errands, personal goals, planning your day, or any task that feels easier once you know the first step. CALM PRODUCTIVITY, BY DESIGN FocusBrew is for people who want a simpler way to get things done. It is especially useful when long lists feel overwhelming, big tasks are hard to begin, or you want fewer decisions between planning and doing. ADHD-FRIENDLY, NOT ADHD-ONLY FocusBrew keeps the low-overwhelm ideas that inspired it — fewer tasks on screen, smaller next steps, visual time cues, and a calmer workflow — while being useful for anyone who wants a more focused way to plan and act. PLAN LESS. START MORE. Brain dump it. Break it down. Pick your 3. Start. SUBSCRIPTION FocusBrew offers auto-renewing subscription options. Available plans and local pricing are shown in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://im-shd-aql.github.io/FocusBrew-Landing-Page/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://im-shd-aql.github.io/FocusBrew-Landing-Page/terms.html

Screenshots

Tiny Steps4 screens
FocusBrew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusBrew at every 2 weeks against Tiny Steps's every 5 months. 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. Tiny Steps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FocusBrew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Steps ships an update every 5 months, FocusBrew every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Tiny Steps versus FocusBrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny StepsFocusBrew
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManuel Pardo GallegoShahid Aaqeel

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

FocusBrew

Subscriptions2
  • FocusBrew Weekly$5.997 Days
  • FocusBrew Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Tiny Steps free?
Tiny Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusBrew free?
FocusBrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tiny Steps or FocusBrew have ads?
Neither Tiny Steps nor FocusBrew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Steps or FocusBrew?
Tiny Steps ships an update every 5 months, and FocusBrew every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Steps was updated on September 9, 2026 and FocusBrew on August 23, 2026.

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