Comparison

Energy vs JustStart

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

Head to head
About

Energy

Features
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Boost Your Productivity – With Your Personal Routine Tracker! Available in 17 languages! Here’s how it works: β€’ Create daily routines and tasks β€’ Assign an energy level to each task β€’ Select your current energy level using a slider β€’ View only the tasks that match your energy – no stress, just focus! Whether you're feeling productive or need to take it slow – always do what’s best for you. Start today and take your routines to the next level! Features: β€’ Create routines for specific and customizable times of day β€’ Choose your preferred number of energy levels β€’ Add spontaneous events like training sessions β€’ Track completed routines and your daily average energy level with monthly statistics Download now for free! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

JustStart

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The hardest part of having ADHD isn't understanding what to do β€” it's starting. JustStart is built around one simple truth: the smaller the first step, the easier it is to begin. Break any task into pieces small enough to actually start, then use a body doubling timer to keep your focus going. TASK BREAKDOWN β€” START IN 3 SECONDS Add a task, hit "Break It Down," and JustStart splits it into micro-steps you can actually begin. No more staring at "write report" on your to-do list. Instead: "open document," "write one sentence," "find one source." The first step is always achievable. BODY DOUBLING TIMER Body doubling is one of the most effective focus strategies for ADHD brains β€” working alongside someone else (even virtually) dramatically improves task completion. JustStart's body doubling mode pairs you with focus sessions so you're never alone in the struggle. HYPERFOCUS ALARM ADHD hyperfocus is a double-edged sword. JustStart's hyperfocus alarm gently interrupts you after a set time β€” reminding you to eat, move, or switch tasks before hours have vanished without you noticing. ADHD-FRIENDLY DESIGN No overwhelming dashboards. No endless lists. JustStart shows you one thing at a time β€” the very next step you need to take. Minimal visual clutter, high contrast options, and large touch targets make it accessible when your brain is already at capacity. FOCUS TIMER WITH FLEXIBLE INTERVALS Whether you prefer 25-minute Pomodoro blocks, 10-minute sprints, or custom intervals, JustStart's focus timer adapts to how your brain works β€” not how productivity gurus say it should work. WIDGET β€” YOUR NEXT STEP, ALWAYS VISIBLE The JustStart widget shows your current task's next step directly on your home screen. Glance, tap, start. No unlocking, no navigating, no decision fatigue. STREAKS BUILT FOR ADHD BRAINS Traditional streak systems punish one bad day and reset everything. JustStart's streak system is forgiving by design β€” rewarding consistency over perfection, and celebrating effort rather than output. REMINDERS THAT ACTUALLY LAND Smart, non-repetitive reminders that vary their message and timing so your brain doesn't tune them out. Because the fifteenth identical notification is invisible to an ADHD brain. JustStart is for adults and teens with ADHD, ADD, or anyone who struggles with task initiation, executive dysfunction, time blindness, or chronic overwhelm. You are not lazy. You just need a different kind of start. Free tier: 10 active tasks, basic focus timer. A subscription unlocks unlimited tasks, body doubling sessions, full focus history, custom hyperfocus alarm profiles, advanced widgets, and detailed productivity insights. Questions? hello@sourcesoftware.net Terms: https://juststart.sourcesoftware.net/terms.html

Screenshots

Energy4 screens
JustStart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JustStart at none against Energy's shown. Energy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Energy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and JustStart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Energy versus JustStart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnergyJustStart
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size207 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander WendlDeniz Demirel

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Energy

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Version$3.99
2 purchases

JustStart

Subscriptions2
  • ADHD Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ADHD Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Energy free?
Energy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JustStart free?
JustStart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Energy or JustStart have ads?
Energy shows ads; JustStart does not.

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