# Intent vs Efficient Pause

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Efficient Pause at 100% against Intent's 33%. Efficient Pause also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Intent's advantage is ratings volume (213 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intent sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Efficient Pause asks for nothing beyond the download.

Efficient Pause holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intent has 213 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Intent's written reviews are positive against 100% of Efficient Pause's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intent | Efficient Pause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intent-habit-and-focus-tracker/id6754189283/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efficient-pause/id6757892743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **213** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 110 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neuro Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795209490) | [Efficient Saul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868546443) |

## What reviewers say

### Intent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intent-habit-and-focus-tracker/id6754189283)

This minimalist app helps you build discipline and consistency through simple habit tracking and a deep work focus timer. It aims to reduce distractions and promote clarity for users serious about self-improvement and long-term growth.

**Highlights:** Habit tracking, Deep work focus timer, Streak system, Dopamine aware design, Minimalist interface, Build discipline, Increase focus

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intent Plus | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Intent Plus | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Intent Plus | $9.99 | per year |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Intent Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Intent Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Intent Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Intent Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| Intent Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Efficient Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efficient-pause/id6757892743)

This app introduces a brief moment of reflection before opening potentially distracting applications. It prompts users to state their reason for opening an app, fostering conscious decision-making and breaking unconscious habits without imposing restrictions.

**Highlights:** Moment of awareness before opening apps, Select apps for intentional access, Choose a reason before opening, Local data logging, View app access totals, Export data as CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intent free?

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

### Is Efficient Pause free?

Efficient Pause is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Intent or Efficient Pause?

Efficient Pause is rated higher. Intent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 213 ratings, while Efficient Pause averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Intent or Efficient Pause have ads?

Neither Intent nor Efficient Pause shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*