Comparison

Macro App vs MindSwitch

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

Head to head
About

Macro App

This workspace app integrates email, messaging, notes, tasks, PDF viewing, diagram creation, file storage, and code editing. It also features LLMs that can access context from all your content.

Highlights
  • Unified workspace
  • Email and messaging
  • Notes and task management
  • PDF and diagram tools
  • File storage
  • Code editor
  • LLM integration
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Macro is a workspace offering email, messaging, notes, tasks, pdf, diagrams, file storage, and code-editing—all alongside LLMs that have context on everything you touch.

About

MindSwitch

Features
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Welcome to MindSwitch, the ultimate focus sanctuary designed for deep work, neurodivergent minds, and anyone who fights context-switching, mental clutter, and the urge to jump between apps. When your brain feels stuck between Slack, tabs, and unfinished tasks, MindSwitch is your safe space to choose one context, lock in, and execute. We combine intentional focus rituals with attention training so productivity finally feels clear — not chaotic. FOCUS CONTEXTS Tired of living in one noisy digital world? Create named contexts for coding, writing, study, design, or personal life. Each context becomes its own work world with quick-launch tools and a distraction denylist — so you open what helps and leave the rest behind. FOCUS LOCK RITUALS Struggling to start? Begin with a clear intention, then enter a Focus Lock session. Use parking for intrusive thoughts, optional Strict Mode when you need commitment, and a breadcrumb when you finish so you always know exactly where to resume. SWITCH BRIDGE & PARKING LOT Context-switching destroys flow. Switch Bridge gives you a calm handoff between worlds, while the Parking Lot captures urges and ideas without breaking your session — dump the thought, stay with the work. FOCUS SCAN & TRAINING Need a reset? Take a short Focus Scan to measure impulse control and attention, then train with prescribed drills and mini-games. Build the mental muscle that helps you resist fake notifications and stay on task. FOCUS SCORE & STATS See your progress. Track your Focus Score, focus time, streaks, and growth domains so every session compounds into real momentum — not just another forgotten timer. PRIVATE & LOCAL-FIRST Your focus data starts on your device. Continue free without an account, keep your sessions and contexts close, and upgrade only when you want longer locks and unlimited contexts. Take back control of your attention today. Download MindSwitch: Focus Deep Work and turn mental chaos into focused action! --- PREMIUM PRICING & TERMS MindSwitch offers premium upgrades for unlimited contexts, longer Focus Locks, and pro workflows. You can choose between auto-renewing subscriptions or a one-time lifetime purchase: • Monthly Plan: $6.99/month • Annual Plan: $49.99/year • Lifetime Access: $99.99 (one-time payment) Prices may vary depending on your region. For subscriptions, payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. For more information, please visit our links below: Terms of Use (EULA): https://atlagia.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://atlagia.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

Macro App4 screens
MindSwitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Macro App at none against MindSwitch's 3. Macro App also leads on ads (none vs shown). MindSwitch's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support 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. MindSwitch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Macro App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Macro App versus MindSwitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacro AppMindSwitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacroMOHAMMED BENLAHBIB

In-app purchases

None

Macro App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MindSwitch

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Macro App free?
Macro App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindSwitch free?
MindSwitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Macro App or MindSwitch have ads?
MindSwitch shows ads; Macro App does not.

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