MonoMind vs Unheld
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MonoMind
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No matter how many tasks you have, you can only do one thing right now. Let MonoMind help you with that one thing. While we crave constant stimulation, we still find peace in watching flames or flowing water.Β Observing gradual changes helps clear our minds and brings calmness. Our daily lives need slow changes, just like MonoMind's numberless clock. MonoMind helps you focus on just one task at a time.Β The screen shows only your current task and a numberless clock. Don't worry about what's next.Β When you finish your current task, MonoMind automatically brings up the next one from your list. - Tap the clock to check remaining time - Long press the clock to end session - Tap next task to complete current and start next - Plan your breaks by writing what you'll do - View your focus and break history in statistics
Unheld
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Unheld is a quiet space for focus. Most focus apps make you watch the clock. Unheld does the opposite. Start a session, put your phone down, and focus without thinking about time. There are no ticking countdowns, no pressure, and no productivity scores. Time is held quietly in the background so you can stay present with your work. Unheld is designed for people who want calm focus instead of urgency β students, creatives, professionals, and anyone who finds traditional timers stressful. Features β’ One-tap focus sessions β’ No countdown by default β’ Gentle end reminders (optional) β’ Session history for reflection, not tracking β’ Apple Watch support β’ Local-only storage β your data stays on your device Premium (One-time purchase) Unlock session history, weekly summaries, and optional tags with a single purchase. No subscriptions. Designed for calm Unheld is not a Pomodoro timer and not a productivity system. Itβs a quiet container for focus β so you can stop thinking about time and simply work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MonoMind at none against Unheld's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Unheld sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MonoMind asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MonoMind | Unheld |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 16.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heung Ju Ha | Guo Yu |
In-app purchases
MonoMind
No in-app purchases
Unheld
- Unheld Premium$5.99









