Comparison

First Five vs Rootin

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

Head to head
About

First Five

Features
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Beat procrastination with science-backed micro-commitments FirstFive transforms overwhelming tasks into gentle 5-minute starts. Based on research from Tim Pychyl's Procrastination Lab and the Zeigarnik Effect, our pressure-free timer helps you bypass emotional resistance and build natural momentum. Why 5 minutes works: β€’ 90% of people continue interrupted tasks (Zeigarnik Effect) β€’ Micro-commitments reduce procrastination more than traditional methods β€’ No pressure = no fight-or-flight response blocking productivity β€’ Perfect for ADHD, autism spectrum, and anxiety-sensitive users Features: β€’ Countdown to zero, then counts up indefinitely β€’ No harsh alarms or forced stops β€’ 5 beautiful themes with smooth animations β€’ Gentle completion celebration with smile β€’ Works with your natural rhythms, not against them Transform "I can't start" into "I'll just do 5 minutes" and watch momentum build naturally.

About

Rootin

Features
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Rootin: Habit Builder helps you build habits through reflection and awareness, not checklists or streak pressure. It guides you through a structured logging process designed to help build habits and keep you motivated to stick with them! -> How Rootin Works 1. Enter the habit you want to build and define how frequently you want to do it. 2. Log the habits you completed and the ones you missed. 3. Log how you feel about your progress. This process turns logging into moments of reflection to improve and actually flip your life around. Aim for 7-days consistency. Small steps for big life changes! -> Why Rootin Is Different No simple β€œdone / not done” tracking No overwhelming task lists No pressure from streaks Build habits with intention! Rootin slows the process down just enough to make you think, reflect, and improve. Build habits consciously. Build habits with Rootin!

Screenshots

First Five4 screens
Rootin4 screens

Verdict

The call

First Five and Rootin are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
First Five versus Rootin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst FiveRootin
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMattias AhlstromAgrima Pandey

In-app purchases

None

First Five

No in-app purchases

None

Rootin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Five free?
First Five is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rootin free?
Rootin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Five or Rootin have ads?
Neither First Five nor Rootin shows ads.

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