# Ascent vs Just Did

The clearest difference is rating: Just Did at 5.0 against Ascent's 4.6. Just Did also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Ascent's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ascent sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Just Did sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Just Did holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ascent has 45 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Ascent's written reviews are positive against 100% of Just Did's.

Ascent ships an update every 3 weeks, Just Did weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ascent | Just Did |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascent-screen-time-control/id6670786673/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-did-task-tracker/id6764632480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ascent Apps TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800568136) | [Zachary Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891363031) |

## What reviewers say

### Ascent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascent-screen-time-control/id6670786673)

This app helps build healthy phone habits by pausing distracting apps and preventing mindless scrolling. It offers features like focus sessions, app limits, and reminders to promote mindful usage and productivity.

**Highlights:** Pause Exercise before opening apps, Focus Sessions to minimize distractions, Reminders to step away from time-consuming apps, Set daily app usage limits, State intentions before using apps, Organize essential apps with Shortcuts, Save bookmarks as mindful alternatives

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Free Lifetime Premium | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $17.99 | one-time |


### Just Did

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-did-task-tracker/id6764632480)

Log when you last completed a task without pressure or guilt. Set optional gentle reminders for recurring activities or simply keep a record. Collaborate with others in shared spaces to see who did what and when.

**Highlights:** Log task completion with one gesture, Optional gentle reminders for recurring tasks, Create shared spaces for groups, See who did what and when in shared spaces, Unlimited personal tasks, Privacy-focused design

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spaces Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Spaces Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Tasks Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spaces Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ascent free?

Ascent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Just Did free?

Just Did is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ascent or Just Did?

Just Did is rated higher. Ascent averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Just Did averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Ascent or Just Did have ads?

Neither Ascent nor Just Did shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ascent or Just Did?

Ascent ships an update every 3 weeks, and Just Did weekly. Most recently, Ascent was updated on September 28, 2026 and Just Did on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*