TaskSteps vs Shard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TaskSteps
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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
Shard
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Capture notes to Obsidian in seconds. Open. Type. Done. Shard gives you a fast path from a thought to plain Markdown in your Obsidian vault. After setup, it opens to a focused capture field with the keyboard ready. QUICK CAPTURE β’ Add notes or tasks to your daily note β’ Use common Daily Notes and Periodic Notes folder and date settings β’ Write directly to vaults in iCloud Drive, Obsidian Sync, or on your device β’ Keep text captures queued on your device when the vault is temporarily unavailable TASKS β’ Manage Markdown checkboxes from your phone β’ Add due dates and times β’ Filter by Today, Overdue, Upcoming, or No Date β’ Create subtasks and move completed tasks under βCompletedβ WEB CLIPPER β’ Save webpage links from the Share Sheet β’ Open the live page in Shard β’ Add bullet notes to a linked Markdown note FREE β’ Quick capture for notes and tasks β’ Task management β’ Web link clipping β’ Lock Screen buttons for New Post and New Task SHARD PLUS β’ Local reminders for tasks with a due date and time β’ Home Screen task widgets for today and overdue β’ Custom Post templates and destinations β’ Post and Task actions in Shortcuts and the Share Sheet β’ Image attachments and custom clip destinations PRIVATE BY DESIGN No Shard account. No analytics. No tracking. Your content is written directly to the vault you choose. If a text capture cannot be written immediately, it waits locally on your device. Shard works with plain Markdown, so your notes stay portable and there is no proprietary format. Obsidian is a trademark of Dynalist Inc. Shard is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dynalist Inc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TaskSteps at 15.1 against Shard's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TaskSteps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | TaskSteps | Shard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grove LLC | Daiki Yamaguchi |
In-app purchases
TaskSteps
- TaskSteps Unlock$4.99
Shard
- Shard Plus (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Shard Plus (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Shard Plus (Lifetime)$59.99








