Start Change vs Just The Watts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Start Change
This app helps you achieve and maintain life-long resolutions through engaging, science-backed strategies. It offers collaborative experiences, progress visualization, and instant support to overcome obstacles and stay motivated.
- Collaborative goal achievement
- Progress visualization
- Smart activity logging
- Instant help for urges
- Community support groups
- Achievements and celebrations
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Start Change today! Start Change is an app that helps you achieve resolutions the first time and keep them for life. Start Change keeps you engaged, motivated, focused and helps overcome obstacles on the path to success. Why Start Change? • Engaging, collaborative experience! Compete. Collaborate. Achieve goals with your family and friends. Challenge yourself for achievements and kudos. Also, games and surprises! • Get to your goal faster! Leverage the science behind successful behavior change to your advantage. • Persist and prevail! Build and sustain progress, even when you falter. Never give up! • You are in control! Make your resolution, and choose tools, resources and support that Start Change offers to achieve your goals. Features that will help you achieve your goals • Progress Visualization: Easy-to-digest data snapshots highlight your progress and provide a clear visual path to your end goal. • Smart Assist: With your permission, Start Change takes advantage of data provided by your devices (like steps and location) to auto log your activity*. Get reminders at the time that work the best for you. • Achievements and Celebrations: Unlock achievements, earn kudos, celebrate the moment, and share the joy with your friends. • Instant Help: If a bad urge hits, access immediate help to stay focused on your goal. Fun immersive games and riddles help distract you from temptations and achieve your goal. • Start Change Community: You are not alone! Form your own groups or join existing ones for encouragement, advice, or a little friendly competition. Supported Resolutions * indicates top 10 Exercise More * Build Strength with Weights * Exercise at Home Regularly - Exercise at the Gym Regularly * Exercise Regularly - Practice Yoga Regularly - Surpass the Daily Steps Goal - Swim Regularly - Use the Elliptical Regularly - Use the Exercise Bike Regularly - Use the Treadmill Regularly * Walk/Run Regularly Outside Make Healthy Food & Drink Choices - Cut Down on Alcohol - Cut Down on Coffee - Cut Down on Sugary Beverages * Drink Water Regularly - Eat Breakfast Every Morning - Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Practice Good Hygiene (NEW!) > Wash Hands Regularly + Prevention Score - Floss Regularly Quit Smoking - Cut Down on Smoking * Quit Smoking Be Calm * Meditate Regularly * Practice Deep Breathing Be Kind - Call Your Parents/Loved Ones Regularly - Daily Act of Kindness Learn Something * Read More * Take Online Course(s) About Us Start Change is brought to you by LifeON24. We are a team of accomplished and inspired software engineers, UX designers, content writers, behavioral scientists, and medical professionals. Start Change is our initial product. We continually add new features, resolutions, and support based on feedback. With Start Change, our goal is to help you achieve your resolutions the first time, and keep them for life. Visit us at website https://www.startchange.life/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lifeon24/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifeon24/ Achieve your resolutions the first time! Download Start Change today! *Start Change integrates with Apple Health app (using Apple HealthKit api) to provide automatic steps tracking, if you choose. You have an option to use phone sensors, or not enable auto steps tracking at all.
Just The Watts
This cycling app connects to your Bluetooth sensors for real-time indoor training data. Follow structured workouts or create your own, with virtual power options available. It offers a clean interface focused on your ride, without subscriptions or ads.
- Bluetooth sensor pairing
- Real-time training data
- FTP-based intervals
- Custom workout creation
- Virtual power option
- Clean, focused interface
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Just the Watts is a simple, no-frills cycling app built for indoor training. Pair your Bluetooth power meter, speed sensor, cadence sensor, and heart rate monitor to see real-time data while you ride. You can follow structured workouts based on your FTP or create your own from scratch. No subscriptions, no fluff—just the watts. You’ll get: Real-time data from your Bluetooth sensors FTP-based intervals and fully custom workouts Virtual power if you don’t have a power meter (just pair a speed sensor and select your trainer) A clean, easy-to-use interface that keeps you focused on the ride Built for iPhone and iPad. Trainer only (not for outdoor rides). If you're looking for a straightforward way to track your power indoors, this is it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Start Change at 4.8 against Just The Watts's 3.0. Start Change also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). Just The Watts's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Just The Watts sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Start Change asks for nothing beyond the download.
Start Change holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Start Change has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Start Change ships an update every 2 months, Just The Watts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Start Change | Just The Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (26 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lifeon24 | Zachary Bell |
Customer experience
Start Change
Just The Watts
In-app purchases
Start Change
No in-app purchases
Just The Watts
- Premium$4.991 Month
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