# Intent Note vs JUST START

The clearest difference is update cadence: JUST START at weekly against Intent Note's every 2 weeks. JUST START also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intent Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and JUST START sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Intent Note ships an update every 2 weeks, JUST START weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intent Note | JUST START |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intent-note/id6751479617/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominick Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796291718) | [Benjamin Diaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889667758) |

## What reviewers say

### Intent Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intent-note/id6751479617)

Capture thoughts and intentions quickly with a focus on what matters. This app helps you avoid distractions by setting intentions before device use and offers instant note-taking with smart tagging and review features. It provides a calm, private experience designed to help you remember why you're using your device.

**Highlights:** Set intentions before device usage, Instant, keyboard-free note-taking, Smart tagging and search operators, Calendar-aware agenda and natural language creation, Review sessions with a reels-like interface, Lock screen widgets for intentions and notes, Daily streak building for intentions

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intent Note Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Unlock | $49.99 | one-time |


### JUST START

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-start-discipline-system/id6761442270)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JUST START Premium | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intent Note free?

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

### Is JUST START free?

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

### Do Intent Note or JUST START have ads?

Neither Intent Note nor JUST START shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intent Note or JUST START?

Intent Note ships an update every 2 weeks, and JUST START weekly. Most recently, Intent Note was updated on October 19, 2026 and JUST START on October 6, 2026.

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