Comparison

First Step vs Horae

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

Head to head
About

First Step

Features
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Small steps, big progress. When a task feels too big, getting started can be the hardest part. First Step helps you turn it into small, practical steps—so you always have a clear next action. BREAK IT DOWN WITH AI Describe what you want to do. First Step helps clarify the task and creates a step-by-step plan. If a step still feels too big, break it down further. MAKE THE PLAN YOURS Edit steps, add your own, and adjust your task list as your plans change. Use it for everyday chores, study sessions, work projects, or goals you've been putting off. FOCUS ON THE NEXT STEP Open Focus Mode to see one action at a time. Mark it done, then move on to the next. Landscape orientation also brings you into Focus Mode. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Check off steps, revisit completed tasks, and view daily, weekly, and monthly statistics. Unlock achievement badges as you keep going. START FREE Create up to 3 tasks per day for free. Breaking an existing step into smaller steps is always free. First Step Pro offers unlimited task creation and iCloud sync across your devices. You don't have to do it all at once. Just take the first step. Privacy Policy: https://huihu.asia/legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://huihu.asia/legal/terms.html

About

Horae

Features
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Too many things to do and not sure what comes first? Horae turns scattered tasks into clear plans with time boundaries, reminders, and actionable steps—so the next move is always easier to see. KEY FEATURES • Quick Capture Create tasks with text, voice, or an image. Recognized content appears as editable cards and is saved only after you confirm it. • Plan Breakdown Set start and end times, reminders, and actionable steps. Horae Plus can use AI to organize goals, constraints, and context into an editable plan. • Do This Next Horae considers time, priority, progress, and task status to highlight what deserves your attention now. • Multiple Reminders Add several reminders to one task. From a notification, complete the task or snooze it for 10 minutes, 1 hour, or until 9:00 AM tomorrow. • Event Inbox Capture ideas before they have a clear time, then schedule them when you are ready. • Flexible Ordering Switch between Smart, Time, and Manual ordering. Pin important tasks or drag to rearrange them. • Recurring Tasks Repeat tasks daily, on weekdays, weekly, or monthly. • Calendar and Apple Apps See tasks and free time in a seven-day view. You can also export tasks one way to Apple Calendar or Reminders. • Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Each platform has a layout tailored to its screen while keeping the core workflow consistent. HORAE PLUS Monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans unlock AI-enhanced planning, AI intent parsing, iCloud sync, and exclusive app icons. Restore purchases on supported platforms using the same Apple Account. Lifetime users can also configure a compatible AI provider. AI AND PRIVACY AI is optional. Before the first use, Horae clearly explains what data is sent, who receives it, and why. Only task text or transcripts created by Apple Speech Recognition are used for intent analysis; audio recordings are not sent to the Horae AI Gateway. AI results remain editable and are not saved as tasks until you confirm them. You may revoke consent at any time and continue using local planning. Privacy Policy: https://api-horae.gaimu.cn/privacy Terms of Use: https://api-horae.gaimu.cn/terms Support: https://api-horae.gaimu.cn/support

Screenshots

First Step4 screens
Horae4 screens

Verdict

The call

First Step and Horae are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. First Step sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Horae sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Step ships an update fortnightly, Horae every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
First Step versus Horae: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst StepHorae
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer宸 薛轩 董

In-app purchases

3 purchases

First Step

Subscriptions2
  • FirstStep Pro 月付会员$0.991 Month
  • FirstStep Pro 年度会员$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • FirstStep Pro 永久会员$19.99
3 purchases

Horae

Subscriptions2
  • Horae Plus Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Horae Plus Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Horae Plus Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is First Step free?
First Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Horae free?
Horae is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Step or Horae have ads?
Neither First Step nor Horae shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Step or Horae?
First Step ships an update fortnightly, and Horae every 9 days. Most recently, First Step was updated on October 6, 2026 and Horae on September 30, 2026.

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