Comparison

Stepaway vs Unforgetful

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

Head to head
About

Stepaway

This app helps you regain control over your digital habits by setting daily time limits for distracting applications. Schedule focused sessions to minimize interruptions during work or rest, and monitor your progress in building healthier screen time routines.

Highlights
  • Set daily app time limits
  • Schedule focus sessions
  • Track progress over time
  • Works with Screen Time framework
  • Build better app habits
Features
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Step Away helps you take back control of your screen time — not by shaming you, but by helping you build better habits around the apps that distract you most. Set daily time limits for your most-used apps, schedule focus sessions to block distractions during work or sleep, and track your progress over time. Step Away works with Apple's Screen Time framework to gently enforce the boundaries you set for yourself. Step Away Premium is a subscription required to access the app's full features. Subscription pricing and terms are displayed at the time of purchase. Terms of Use: https://stepaway.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://stepaway.app/privacy

About

Unforgetful

This app provides persistent task reminders designed for individuals who struggle with procrastination or forgetfulness. It offers a judgment-free approach, allowing users to snooze or defer tasks without penalty, ensuring they are always prompted until completion. Data is kept private and local, with no account sign-ups required.

Highlights
  • Periodic task notifications until completion
  • Snooze and defer without penalty
  • No overdue tasks
  • Works with existing Reminders data
  • No logins or accounts required
  • Local and iCloud data storage
Features
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A to-do app for procrastinators, ADHD, and forgetful people, to keep us on track — without judgment. - Periodic notifications for all tasks until you complete them, even if you miss or dismiss notifications. You'll always be reminded again. - Shame-free. Snooze and defer as much as you like. Nothing is ever overdue — every day is a fresh start. - Works with your Reminders data, so no import or export needed. Come and go as you please. - No logins, no accounts, nothing to sign up for. - Data is stored only on your devices and iCloud for privacy and simplicity. A subscription is required to use Unforgetful. That's the entire business model — no ads, no analytics, no upsells later, no VC funding, no enterprise pivots, no AI training, no selling of your data. (Your data is never even in my possession. I don't want it!) Proudly made in New York, by a fellow procrastinator who was constantly scorned for not living up to my potential. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. Privacy policy: https://unforgetful.app/privacy.html Terms of use: https://unforgetful.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Stepaway3 screens
Unforgetful4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stepaway at freemium against Unforgetful's subscription. Stepaway also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.6). Unforgetful's advantage is ratings volume (257 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Stepaway sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Unforgetful sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stepaway holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unforgetful has 257 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stepaway versus Unforgetful: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepawayUnforgetful
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (257 ratings)
Positive reviews—70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1257 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSidharth SudhirOvercast Radio, LLC

Customer experience

Stepaway

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Unforgetful

All ratings252 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative22.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stepaway

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Unforgetful

Subscriptions1
  • Unforgetful Annual1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Stepaway free?
Stepaway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unforgetful free?
Unforgetful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stepaway or Unforgetful?
Stepaway is rated higher. Stepaway averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Unforgetful averages 4.7 from 257 ratings.
Do Stepaway or Unforgetful have ads?
Neither Stepaway nor Unforgetful shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stepaway or Unforgetful?
Stepaway ships an update weekly, and Unforgetful weekly. Most recently, Stepaway was updated on October 31, 2026 and Unforgetful on November 11, 2026.

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