Comparison

PastReads vs Steady Tasks

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

Head to head
About

PastReads

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PastReads is your all-in-one library for everything you read, see, and hear. Your free library helps you save, organize, and rediscover the best ideas. Whether you are reading books, browsing the web, listening to podcasts, or visiting museums, PastReads helps you capture what matters and find it again when you need it. ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY ■ Capture highlights and notes in one place ■ Add quick notes and thoughts ■ Organize your content with collections, tags, and favorites ■ Filter & search your entire library with full-text search IMPORT YOUR CONTENT ■ Import highlights from Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Readwise, KOReader, and more ■ Save content with details like author, location, and date ■ Keep your reading history connected in one timeline YOUR (E)BOOKS IN ONE PLACE ■ Keep track of everything you read ■ Search millions of books and add them to your library ■ Turn passages from physical books into digital highlights using the camera book highlighter SAVE IDEAS BEYOND BOOKS ■ Capture highlights from articles, museum visits, and more ■ Use your camera to capture and select text from the real world REMEMBER YOUR HIGHLIGHTS ■ Get a daily recap of highlights so you don't forget what you read ■ Complete streaks to stay motivated ACCESS FROM ANYWHERE ■ Use PastReads on your phone or via web ■ Synchronize ebook highlights using the desktop app BUILT FOR IOS Add PastReads widgets to your Home Screen, view highlights of the day, save content while browsing, and get customizable push notifications to revisit key ideas. JOIN NOW Join thousands of readers and start remembering your highlights. PastReads is free to use. You can upgrade to PastReads Pro for: ■ more and better recaps with custom schedules and spaced repetition ■ unlimited tags and collections ■ advanced filtering ■ monthly book summaries ■ exports to Notion, PDF, and Markdown ■ and much more -- Terms of use: https://www.pastreads.com/terms Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Steady Tasks

This app uses AI to transform overwhelming tasks into manageable micro-steps. It's designed for individuals experiencing executive dysfunction, offering voice-first input and native integrations with reminders and calendars to help you get started.

Highlights
  • AI-powered task breakdown
  • Voice-first task capture
  • Native reminders and calendar sync
  • Customizable tone options
  • Per-step timers
  • Offline access to breakdowns
Features
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When your brain sees "clean the kitchen" and freezes, you need more than a to-do list. Steady Tasks uses AI to turn any vague, overwhelming task into a clear sequence of micro-steps you can actually start. Designed for ADHD and autistic adults who live with executive dysfunction, Steady Tasks bridges the gap between "I know I need to do it" and "I am doing step one." AI-Powered Task Breakdown Speak or type any task and Steady Tasks generates a personalized sequence of micro-steps matched to your current overwhelm level. Adjustable depth means you get as much detail as you need — nothing more, nothing less. Voice-First Capture When you are already overwhelmed, typing is too much. Tap and speak — Steady Tasks transcribes and breaks down your task hands-free, without requiring you to type a single word. Native Reminders and Calendar Sync Every micro-step can be sent directly to Apple Reminders or your Calendar with one tap. No copy-paste, no friction between the plan and the doing. Tone That Works for You Choose encouraging, neutral, or direct language. The app meets you where you are, not where it expects you to be. Timers, Templates, and Shortcuts Built-in per-step timers keep you moving. Save recurring routines as templates. Trigger any workflow from Siri Shortcuts and auto-activate a Focus mode to protect your work time. Offline and Always Ready Previously generated breakdowns are available offline so you can review and reuse your steps even without a connection. Whether you are a student trying to start an assignment, a professional who cannot begin a project, or a parent managing a household, Steady Tasks removes every friction point between stuck and started. Download free and try your first task breakdowns today. Upgrade to Steady Tasks Premium for unlimited breakdowns, voice input, Reminders and Calendar sync, saved templates, and full iOS integrations. App uses using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PastReads4 screens
Steady Tasks4 screens

Verdict

The call

PastReads and Steady Tasks 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. PastReads sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Steady Tasks 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

PastReads ships an update every 11 days, Steady Tasks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PastReads versus Steady Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPastReadsSteady Tasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPastReadsCrioSoft LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PastReads

Subscriptions2
  • PastReads Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • PastReads Pro (Annual)$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Steady Tasks

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PastReads free?
PastReads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steady Tasks free?
Steady Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PastReads or Steady Tasks have ads?
Neither PastReads nor Steady Tasks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PastReads or Steady Tasks?
PastReads ships an update every 11 days, and Steady Tasks every 9 days. Most recently, PastReads was updated on October 28, 2026 and Steady Tasks on October 24, 2026.

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