# Needs Bars vs OnTopic Memory + Hearing

The clearest difference is price: Needs Bars at Free against OnTopic Memory + Hearing's $0.99. OnTopic Memory + Hearing's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Needs Bars is free to download; OnTopic Memory + Hearing costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Needs Bars | OnTopic Memory + Hearing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needs-bars/id1615760627/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fergal Armstrong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615760629) | [Outerspacious Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/529433907) |

## What reviewers say

### Needs Bars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needs-bars/id1615760627)

This app provides a visual cue for activities you need to do regularly but don't fit into traditional to-do lists or calendars. It acts like a 'hunger bar' for any habit, reminding you when too much time has passed without completing a task. Useful for self-care, staying connected, or practicing skills.

**Highlights:** Visual cue for regular tasks, Syncing between devices, Dark mode, Home and lock screen widgets, Customizable reminders for self-care

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OnTopic Memory + Hearing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontopic-memory-plus-hearing/id6472342720)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Needs Bars free?

Needs Bars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OnTopic Memory + Hearing free?

OnTopic Memory + Hearing costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Needs Bars or OnTopic Memory + Hearing have ads?

Neither Needs Bars nor OnTopic Memory + Hearing shows ads.

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