Start Small vs Talksim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Start Small
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START SMALL: SOCIAL CONFIDENCE Start Small is designed for shy people and introverts who want to build real social confidence through practice, not just theory. Instead of vague advice, you get clear, practical missions that tell you when to act, who to approach, and what to say. Each mission includes: ⢠The best moment to approach someone naturally ⢠A simple step-by-step plan you can follow even when you feel nervous ⢠Ready-to-use opening lines for different situations ⢠Example follow-ups to keep the conversation going ⢠Natural ways to end an interaction without awkwardness ⢠Guidance on what to do when people respond in unexpected ways START WITH SMALL STEPS You begin with simple, low-pressure actions and gradually move toward more challenging situations as your confidence grows. After each attempt, you can reflect on what happened, record your progress, and notice what becomes easier over time. Small actions become repeatable habits. Repeatable habits create real growth. PRACTICE REAL SOCIAL SKILLS Start Small is not a chatbot and not a generic self-help course. It is a mission-based practice system designed to help you improve real-world social skills such as: ⢠Starting a conversation ⢠Keeping a conversation going naturally ⢠Talking to new people without overthinking every word ⢠Handling silence without freezing up ⢠Approaching strangers, coworkers, classmates, dates, and potential friends ⢠Feeling more relaxed during everyday social interaction BUILD CONFIDENCE THROUGH ACTION Start Small helps you: ⢠Reduce fear around talking to new people ⢠Work through shyness with manageable challenges ⢠Replace avoidance with small daily actions ⢠Build confidence through repeatable practice ⢠Track your progress and recognize your wins ⢠Feel more comfortable in social situations ⢠Turn ideas from therapy, coaching, or self-help into real-world practice WORK TOWARD YOUR OWN GOALS You can focus on specific goals such as: ⢠Making new friends ⢠Feeling less tense at networking events ⢠Becoming more comfortable on dates ⢠Starting conversations more naturally ⢠Speaking up more often ⢠Feeling calmer around people you do not know yet Missions are adapted to your comfort level, so you are challenged without being pushed straight into situations that feel overwhelming. ALWAYS KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT If you struggle with shyness, social anxiety, social phobia, or chronic overthinking during conversations, Start Small gives you a structured way to practice. You always know: ⢠What your next step is ⢠What you can say ⢠How to continue the conversation ⢠How to end it naturally ⢠What to do if an interaction feels awkward ⢠How to try again without treating one difficult moment as failure FOR INTROVERTS, SHY PEOPLE, AND ANYONE WHO WANTS MORE SOCIAL CONFIDENCE You do not need to become the loudest person in the room. The goal is to feel more comfortable being yourself around other people and to make social situations easier through practice. Use Start Small on its own or alongside therapy, coaching, or other self-help work to turn insight into action. One mission at a time, you build the skills, habits, and confidence that make social life feel more natural and connected. Privacy Policy: https://startsmall.notarobot.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Talksim
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Talksim is a communication practice app designed for people who want to get better at conversation through repetition, reflection, and feedback. Choose a situation, talk with AI in a roleplay format, and review feedback after the conversation ends. You can practice casual small talk, workplace conversations, interviews, first meetings, and other everyday social situations at your own pace. Features: - Roleplay conversation practice with AI - Scenario-based training for real-life situations - Post-conversation feedback and evaluation - Conversation history for review - Progress tracking over time - Custom scenarios for personalized practice Talksim is useful for people who: - Feel awkward starting conversations - Struggle to keep small talk going - Want to practice interviews or work communication - Prefer practicing alone before talking to real people AI options: - On-device AI is available on supported devices - Cloud AI is available after sign-in and membership activation - Cloud AI usage is limited by plan, with daily message caps Whether you want to build confidence, prepare for specific situations, or simply practice more often, Talksim helps you improve conversation skills in a structured and private way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://studiouchu.com/talksim-app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://studiouchu.com/talksim-app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Talksim at 3 against Start Small's 1. Start Small's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Start Small sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Talksim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Start Small | Talksim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NotA Robot | Mikoto Perut |
In-app purchases
Start Small
- Premium Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Premium Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
Talksim
- Studio Uchu AI Lite$2.991 Month
- Studio Uchu AI Studio$12.991 Month





