Comparison

Intent vs Reset

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

Head to head
About

Intent

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
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Intent is a minimalist habit and focus tracker built for people who want discipline, clarity, and real progress. Most productivity apps overwhelm you with features you never use. Too much noise. Not enough consistency. Intent keeps it simple. Track daily habits. Build streaks. Train deep work. Strengthen self control. Stay consistent. No clutter. No distractions. Just execution. WHY INTENT WORKS • Habit tracking that stays simple Build routines that stick without complexity. • Deep work focus timer Train your attention and reduce distractions. • Streak system Measure consistency and build discipline over time. • Dopamine aware design Spend less time reacting. More time improving. • Clean minimalist interface Designed for clarity and focus. WHO IT’S FOR Anyone serious about: • building discipline • improving productivity • increasing focus • reducing distractions • strengthening daily routines • committing to long term self growth If you want structure without overwhelm, Intent helps you focus on what actually moves your life forward. Have ideas or questions? Email us at team@getintent.org. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *ACCESSING INTENT FEATURES REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION

About

Reset

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by gamifying your digital habits. Earn access to your phone through healthy behaviors like exercise and deep work, and track your progress to build discipline without burnout.

Highlights
  • Earn screen time through effort
  • Track dopamine balance
  • Measure reward system over time
  • Dopamine Age comparison
  • Recovery-based performance metrics
  • Real-time feedback on focus
Features
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Modern apps are engineered to hijack your dopamine. Reset helps you take it back. Reset is a subscription service. The features described below require an active Reset Premium subscription. Track your daily dopamine balance, earn your screen time through effort, and measure how your behavior shapes your reward system over time. Core Mechanic Start every day at zero. Healthy behaviors build dopamine. Dopamine unlocks intentional screen time. No restrictions. No guilt. Just a system. What Makes Reset Different Reset isn't a habit tracker. It's a behavioral operating system. You don't quit your phone. You earn it. Key Features (Reset Premium) Earn Your Screen Time Turn effort into access. Exercise, deep work, and recovery unlock intentional screen time. Dopamine Age See how balanced your reward system is compared to your actual age. Updated weekly based on real behavior. Recovery-Based Performance Sleep, consistency, and late-night usage affect how efficiently you earn. Real-Time Feedback Track your dopamine score and unlocked minutes throughout the day. Pattern Insights Understand when your focus drops and why. Who It's For Built for people who want to: • Improve focus • Reduce reactive scrolling • Build discipline without burnout • Operate at a higher level Closing Your brain adapts to what you reward. Reset it. — — — Subscription Details Reset Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Pricing and available plans are shown in-app before purchase and may vary by region. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Intent4 screens
Reset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Intent at 16.4 against Reset's 18.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Intent sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Reset sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Intent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 212 and 254 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Intent's written reviews are positive against 35% of Reset's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Intent versus Reset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntentReset
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (212 ratings) — better4.6 (254 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews35.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings212254 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeuro Apps, LLCLife Development LLC

Customer experience

Intent

All ratings213 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Reset

All ratings254 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Intent

Subscriptions10
  • Intent Plus3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Intent Plus$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Intent Plus$9.991 Year
  • Intent Plus$19.991 Year
  • Intent Plus3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Intent Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Intent Plus$34.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
9 purchases

Reset

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Access$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$12.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Premium Access2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Access$39.991 Year
  • Premium Access$49.991 Year
  • Premium Access$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Intent free?
Intent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reset free?
Reset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Intent or Reset?
Intent is rated higher. Intent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while Reset averages 4.6 from 254 ratings.
Do Intent or Reset have ads?
Neither Intent nor Reset shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intent or Reset?
Intent ships an update every 3 days, and Reset every 3 days. Most recently, Intent was updated on November 9, 2026 and Reset on November 10, 2026.

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