Comparison

Daily Task Timer vs Simply Start

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

Head to head
About

Daily Task Timer

Features
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If you are a supervisor of a person with special needs, or someone with autism or ADHD who can process pictures but not written words very well, then this app will definitely help you. This is a task timer for your phone that relies only on pictures instead of written verbal communication to remind the person you are supervising what they need to do for that given time period. Features include: - Being able to choose from any image on your phone what a task looks like - Setting a time on each individual task. Comes in three different timer styles: Clock, Three-Colored Timer, and Hourglass - Creating a custom task that is pre-set so that pressing "Start Activity" always starts the timer - Simple User Interface Don't forget to rate us on your respective app store. Support is needed.

About

Simply Start

This app helps you overcome procrastination by focusing on one task at a time using timed sessions. Track your progress and reflect on what helps you start, with optional support for development.

Highlights
  • One task at a time focus
  • Gentle, time-boxed sessions
  • Progress tracking
  • Reflection on starting habits
  • Optional developer support
Features
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Simply Start helps you finally begin the tasks you’ve been avoiding. Focus on one task at a time with gentle, time-boxed sessions. no pressure, no guilt — simply start. See your progress over time and reflect on what helps you begin. Optional tips/donations to support app development. Perfect for anyone struggling to get started or overwhelmed by their to-do list. Start small, build momentum, and simply start.

Screenshots

Daily Task Timer4 screens
Simply Start4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Daily Task Timer at none against Simply Start's 3. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simply Start sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Daily Task Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Daily Task Timer versus Simply Start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily Task TimerSimply Start
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJordan WhiteEdelreich Deloslado

In-app purchases

None

Daily Task Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Simply Start

One-time3
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Support Development$2.99
  • Generous Support$4.99

Questions

Is Daily Task Timer free?
Daily Task Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simply Start free?
Simply Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Daily Task Timer or Simply Start have ads?
Neither Daily Task Timer nor Simply Start shows ads.

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