Comparison

Steady vs SoBusy

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

Head to head
About

Steady

Features
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ADHD is easier with a Buddy. Most to-do apps assume you'll follow through on your own. Steady doesn't. It pairs you with one person you trust — a partner, a roommate, a parent, a friend — and gives both of you a role to play. Steady works with two: the Explorer and the Anchor. Each plays a different part. The Explorer: they're here to get things done. They can add tasks, mark progress, and ask their Anchor to take something on when they're stuck or maxed out. Their role is to stay in charge of what matters, with support close by. The Anchor: they're here to support someone they care about without taking over. They can see what's on their plate, add to it alongside them, send gentle reminders, and take something on when they ask — or when they sense their Explorer could use a hand. Same tasks, different views — each person sees only the actions that make sense for their role. Four moves. That's the whole app. Share: One person — the Explorer — keeps the list. The other — the Anchor — sees it too. It's a shared space. Add: Either of you adds the thing — a task, a follow-up, or that project the Explorer has been meaning to start. Nudge: If something stalls, your Anchor can send a soft check-in — or a "this matters" if it can't wait. It's not a lonely to-do app. Lift: If things stall, the Explorer can ask for help. Or the Anchor can step in with "I'll handle it." They're in this together. Built for how ADHD actually works. Steady is about having someone in your corner. Someone who sees what's on your plate without you having to explain it, and who can step in at the right moment without making it toxic. Just a calm, simple space between two people. Who it's for: — You have ADHD and want gentle accountability from someone you trust — You're the partner, parent, or friend who wants to help — but doesn't know how — You've tried every to-do app and none of them stuck, because the problem was never the app Download Steady. Pick your person. Get things done together. Steady is $4.99/month or $49.99/year (about 17% off), with a 2-week free trial up front. Steady's subscription is tied to your pair, not to individuals. Once one of you subscribes, the other is automatically in. Terms of Use: https://steadypair.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://steadypair.com/privacy

About

SoBusy

Features
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SoBusy is a focused day planner designed to help you organize your time with clarity. Plan your schedule on a clean daily timeline, scan your month at a glance, and keep important events and tasks easy to find. Whether you are managing work, personal routines, or both, SoBusy keeps planning simple and structured. Features: • Daily timeline for clear schedule planning • Monthly calendar view for broader visibility • Built-in to-dos with overdue tracking and daily organization • Recurring events and routines • Favorites for quick access to important events • Tags for better organization • Smart alerts, reminders, and time-to-leave notifications • Event notes, locations, and attachments • Birthdays from your contacts and regional holiday calendars • Apple Calendar sync for seamless two-way integration • Backup and restore support SoBusy is built for people who want a planner that feels straightforward, flexible, and easy to use every day.

Screenshots

Steady4 screens
SoBusy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoBusy at none against Steady's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Steady sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SoBusy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steady ships an update every 8 days, SoBusy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Steady versus SoBusy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteadySoBusy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmed SolimanNikita Egerer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Steady

Subscriptions2
  • Steady Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Steady Yearly$49.991 Year
None

SoBusy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steady free?
Steady is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoBusy free?
SoBusy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steady or SoBusy have ads?
Neither Steady nor SoBusy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steady or SoBusy?
Steady ships an update every 8 days, and SoBusy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Steady was updated on November 5, 2026 and SoBusy on November 5, 2026.

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