Comparison

tinysteps vs Beginli

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

Head to head
About

tinysteps

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tinysteps is an AI-powered task breakdown app that helps you turn big goals into tiny, actionable steps. Ever felt stuck staring at a massive to-do list, unable to start? Science says the problem isn't laziness β€” it's that tasks are too vague for your brain to act on. tinysteps solves this with AI: Key Features: - AI Smart Breakdown: Enter your goal, AI automatically splits it into specific, doable steps - Step-by-Step Progress: Check off each step and watch your progress grow - Celebration: Enjoy the achievement when you complete all steps - Task History: View and continue unfinished tasks anytime - Personal Profile: Set your identity for more accurate AI breakdowns Use Cases: - Study Plans: Turn "prepare for exams" into daily bite-sized tasks - Life Organization: Make "clean the room" into 30-second simple steps - Work Projects: Break complex projects into immediately actionable items - Health Habits: Turn "start exercising" into micro-actions you can't fail Subscription: - Monthly VIP: Auto-renewable subscription with unlimited AI breakdowns. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. - Lifetime VIP: One-time purchase for unlimited AI breakdowns forever. Privacy Policy: https://tinysteps.nbdisco.com/links/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://tinysteps.nbdisco.com/links/terms.html Big goals, tiny steps. Every small step counts.

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Beginli

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Clear what's been hanging over you. One thing at a time. Beginli helps you turn avoided tasks into tiny, doable steps β€” so you can start with less pressure, keep going, and close the loop. Sometimes the hardest part is not doing the task. It is holding the whole messy thing in your head. Beginli helps you make it smaller. Tell Loopi, your gentle task companion, what you've been avoiding. Beginli's AI breaks it into clear, specific steps you can actually start β€” like opening the document, putting one cup in the sink, or finding the phone number for that appointment. Type it however it comes out β€” "gym tomorrow at 7" files itself on the right day and time, and "stretch every other day at 11" sets the repeat for you. Not sure where to begin? Pick from over 100 ready-made templates and skip straight to your first step. Then sit down with it. The Focus tab is a timer with background music β€” lo-fi, ambient, beats, chill, or synthwave β€” plus a Pomodoro mode for when work and breaks should take turns. The countdown stays on your Lock Screen, so you can put the phone face down and still know where you are. Carrying a whole day in your head? Dump it out in one go and Beginli sorts it into separate tasks at sensible times β€” yours to edit before anything is saved. Anything worth coming back to can repeat β€” daily, weekdays, or your own rhythm β€” and any task can carry a goal: 25 minutes, 8 glasses, 10 pages. Miss a day and nothing breaks. There is no streak to lose. No giant planner. No punishing streaks. No shame when you come back. Just one thing, made lighter. One thing at a time is always free. Break it down, start the timer, close the loop β€” then start something else, free again. Beginli Plus lifts the one-at-a-time limit whenever you're ready. What Beginli helps with: β€’ Breaking overwhelming tasks into tiny steps with AI β€’ Turning a whole day of scattered thoughts into tasks β€’ Starting tasks when you feel stuck β€’ Making vague tasks feel clear β€’ Focusing with a timer, background music, and Pomodoro β€’ Repeating anything that should come back, with a goal to aim at β€’ Sorting your day into morning, day, evening, and anytime β€’ Coming back after losing momentum β€’ Clearing chores, admin, messages, work, study, and personal tasks β€’ Keeping your current step on the Lock Screen, so you can pick up right where you left off β€’ 12 short lessons on starting, avoidance, and rest β€’ Collecting gentle rewards that never punish a missed day β€’ Marking tasks "done enough" when perfection is not needed How it works: 1. Name one thing that's been hanging over you 2. Beginli turns it into small, doable steps 3. Start with the first tiny step 4. Keep going or mark it done enough 5. Close the loop and feel lighter Built for stuck, scattered, low-energy days. Beginli is useful for procrastination, ADHD-style task initiation challenges, executive dysfunction, overwhelm, and everyday tasks that feel too big to start. Beginli is a productivity tool, not a medical or mental-health treatment. It does not diagnose, treat, or prevent ADHD or any medical condition. Beginli Plus includes (one thing at a time is always free): β€’ As many tasks and habits on the go as you like β€’ Planning a whole day from one brain dump β€’ "Make it smaller" support β€’ Gentle reminders β€’ Gentle streaks that never punish a missed day β€’ Loopi's help when tasks feel too big β€’ More ways to close loops one thing at a time Start small. Clear one thing. Come back gently. Subscription details: Beginli Plus is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly ($4.99/month) or annually ($29.99/year, with a 7-day free trial). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use: https://beginli.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://beginli.com/privacy

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Beginli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: tinysteps at every 2 days against Beginli's every 5 days. Beginli's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. tinysteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Beginli sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tinysteps ships an update every 2 days, Beginli every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
tinysteps versus Beginli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertinystepsBeginli
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Jiyou Information Technology Service CenterStanislav Krutylin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

tinysteps

Subscriptions1
  • Pro subscription monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • tinysteps lifetime pro$6.99
2 purchases

Beginli

Subscriptions2
  • Beginli Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Beginli Plus Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is tinysteps free?
tinysteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beginli free?
Beginli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do tinysteps or Beginli have ads?
Neither tinysteps nor Beginli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tinysteps or Beginli?
tinysteps ships an update every 2 days, and Beginli every 5 days. Most recently, tinysteps was updated on August 19, 2026 and Beginli on August 22, 2026.

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