Comparison

TaskSteps vs Pippin Activity Scheduler

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

Head to head
About

TaskSteps

Features
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You have one task. It feels like twenty. You know what you need to do - you just can't start. TaskSteps is the AI task breaker built for brains that freeze at "where do I begin." Type any task exactly how it feels - messy, vague, overwhelming. TaskSteps breaks it into a clear plan matched to your current energy level. WHAT YOU GET: First Action: One concrete thing you can do right now. No decisions, no prep. Just start. Step-by-Step Plan: A realistic sequence with time estimates. Not a productivity fantasy - actual steps sized for how you feel today. Rescue Step: Lost focus halfway through? Every plan includes a re-entry point so you can pick back up without starting over. THREE ENERGY MODES: Low Energy: Fewer steps, gentler asks, shorter time blocks. For the days where getting dressed counts as a win. Normal Energy: Balanced plans with moderate challenge. Your everyday mode. High Energy: More ambitious steps for the days when motivation shows up unannounced. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Type your task in plain language ("file taxes" or "clean the entire apartment somehow") 2. Pick your current energy: low, normal, or high 3. Get your first action, full step list, and rescue step in seconds 4. Check off steps as you go 5. Every plan saves to local history - search past decompositions anytime BUILT FOR YOUR BRAIN: TaskSteps doesn't ask you to build habits, maintain streaks, or set up a productivity system. You open it when you're stuck. It gives you the next thing to do. That's it. All processing happens on-device. Your tasks stay on your phone. Download TaskSteps and turn your next overwhelming task into a first step. 3 free task decompositions to start. Unlock unlimited plans for $4.99 - one time, no subscription. Restore your purchase on any device with your Apple ID. Privacy Policy: https://apps.trygrove.dev/privacy Terms: https://apps.trygrove.dev/terms Help: https://apps.trygrove.dev/help

About

Pippin Activity Scheduler

This app intelligently plans your daily schedule based on your tasks, deadlines, and energy levels. It integrates with your health data and existing calendar to create a realistic and adaptable plan.

Highlights
  • AI-driven daily scheduling
  • Natural language task input
  • Apple Health integration for energy planning
  • Automatic deadline prioritization
  • Dynamic schedule adaptation
  • Two-way Apple Calendar sync
Features
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Pippin plans your day for you. Tell it what you need to get done and it builds a schedule that fits your classes, deadlines, and energy. Most planners hand you an empty grid. Pippin does the planning: it reads your sleep and workouts from Apple Health, works out when you focus best, and puts your hardest work there. PLAN YOUR DAY IN SECONDS • Type tasks in plain English: "essay due Friday, gym at 6, study for chem" • Pippin turns them into a complete, realistic schedule • Important work is scheduled first, so deadlines don't slip BUILT AROUND YOUR ENERGY • Connects to Apple Health for sleep and workout data • Demanding work lands in your peak hours; lighter tasks fill the rest • A daily energy budget keeps you from overloading • Workouts appear on your calendar automatically CAPTURE ANYTHING • Photograph a syllabus and Pippin pulls out every date and deadline • Add tasks by voice • Natural-language input for dates, times, and durations ADAPTS WHEN PLANS CHANGE • Running behind? Take a break and Pippin reflows the rest of your day • Reschedule anything with a swipe • Recurring commitments are placed fresh each day WORKS WITH YOUR CALENDAR • Two-way sync with Apple Calendar + Google Calendar + Moodle • Home-screen widgets show what's next • Light and dark themes FREE TO START Plan your days and manage your calendar for free. Pippin Plus adds AI scheduling, photo and voice capture, Apple Health energy planning, and sleep insights. PIPPIN PLUS • Monthly or yearly subscription • Free trial for new users; cancel anytime Questions or feedback? Reach us right inside the app. —— Pippin Plus is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged within 24 hours prior to renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.pippinai.app/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://www.pippinai.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

TaskSteps4 screens
Pippin Activity Scheduler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TaskSteps at 15.1 against Pippin Activity Scheduler'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. TaskSteps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pippin Activity Scheduler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TaskSteps versus Pippin Activity Scheduler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskStepsPippin Activity Scheduler
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrove LLCBEKELE JEMAMA GURMESSA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TaskSteps

One-time1
  • TaskSteps Unlock$4.99
2 purchases

Pippin Activity Scheduler

Subscriptions2
  • Pippin AI Plus Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pippin AI Plus Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TaskSteps free?
TaskSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pippin Activity Scheduler free?
Pippin Activity Scheduler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaskSteps or Pippin Activity Scheduler have ads?
Neither TaskSteps nor Pippin Activity Scheduler shows ads.

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