Comparison

First Five vs Inkoum

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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: โ€ข 90% of people continue interrupted tasks (Zeigarnik Effect) โ€ข Micro-commitments reduce procrastination more than traditional methods โ€ข No pressure = no fight-or-flight response blocking productivity โ€ข Perfect for ADHD, autism spectrum, and anxiety-sensitive users Features: โ€ข Countdown to zero, then counts up indefinitely โ€ข No harsh alarms or forced stops โ€ข 5 beautiful themes with smooth animations โ€ข Gentle completion celebration with smile โ€ข 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

Inkoum

Features
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Inkoum is a calm, all-in-one productivity app that brings your tasks, notes, calendar, habits, goals, and focus sessions into a single, unified flow โ€” so you stop juggling five different apps just to plan your day. Everything lives together and works together. A task can carry a due date, a reminder, a checklist, and a project. A calendar event can turn into a focus session. A habit streak feeds directly into your weekly review. Nothing is disconnected. WHY INKOUM - One flow, not five apps โ€” tasks, notes, calendar, habits, goals, and a focus timer, all in one place - Fully offline by default โ€” your data lives on your device, no account required to start - Calm, distraction-free design โ€” built for daily use, not to maximize your screen time - Fast capture โ€” get a thought out of your head and into the app in seconds FEATURES Tasks & Lists Create tasks with priorities, due dates, checklists, and recurring schedules. Organize them into projects and quick lists for anything from groceries to packing lists. Notes Write notes that stay tidy and searchable, with attachments when you need them. Calendar See tasks, events, and reminders together in one calendar โ€” no more switching between your task manager and your calendar app. Focus Timer A built-in focus/Pomodoro timer to help you protect blocks of deep work, with session history so you can see where your time actually goes. Habits & Goals Track habits with streaks, and connect your daily habits to longer-term goals, so the small stuff visibly adds up to the big stuff. Whiteboard Sketch out ideas, plans, or diagrams on a simple whiteboard, right inside the same app. Reminders Gentle, on-device reminders for tasks and standalone items, scheduled locally rather than routed through a server. Insights & Reviews See your progress over time โ€” completed tasks, habit consistency, and focus time โ€” so you can adjust instead of guessing. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Inkoum works fully offline by default. Your tasks and notes stay on your device unless you explicitly turn on optional cloud sync. We don't sell your data and we don't use it for advertising. Whether you're planning your week, tracking a habit, or just trying to get your thoughts out of your head, Inkoum is built to be the one calm place you keep coming back to.

Screenshots

First Five4 screens
Inkoum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: First Five at Free against Inkoum's $0.49. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

First Five is free to download; Inkoum costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
First Five versus Inkoum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst FiveInkoum
PriceFree โ€” better$0.49
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMattias Ahlstrommohamed oumaalla

In-app purchases

None

First Five

No in-app purchases

None

Inkoum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Five free?
First Five is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inkoum free?
Inkoum costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Five or Inkoum have ads?
Neither First Five nor Inkoum shows ads.

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