Comparison

Intent vs Today

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

Today

This productivity app offers a unique approach to task management by gamifying your to-do list. Tasks that are repeatedly postponed escalate and demand attention, while completed tasks contribute to your "K/D Ratio" and career progression. It features interactive notifications and lock screen widgets for seamless task handling.

Highlights
  • Escalating tasks that demand attention
  • K/D Ratio tracking (Kills vs. Dodges)
  • Interactive notifications with action buttons
  • Lock screen and home screen widgets
  • Ambient lighting themes and custom sounds
  • Private by design, no accounts or tracking
Features
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Today is one clean list for today and the six days ahead. No calendars, no projects, no clutter — just what needs to happen now. But here's the twist: Today fights back. Push a task off too many times and it escalates — flaming on your list, taking over your lock screen, re-alerting until it's handled. Handle it, and the fire goes out. YOUR STATS, LIKE A SCOREBOARD Every completion counts. Track your K/D RATIO — Kills (tasks you finished) vs Dodges (tasks you kept pushing off until they caught fire) — build streaks, and climb career ranks from Recruit to Legend on your own after-action report. ACT FROM ANYWHERE Press and hold any reminder — Done, +1 Hour, and Tomorrow buttons appear right on the notification. Widgets keep your mission on the lock screen and home screen. MADE TO FEEL PREMIUM Ambient lighting themes, a console-style startup, and a Sound Lab where every sound is yours to choose. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No tracking. Your data never leaves your device. Free: your daily list, times, reminders, notification actions, and automatic rollover of unfinished tasks. Today Pro: urgent re-alerts, widgets, themes and ambient colors, extended history and planning. Privacy Policy: https://goatedtoday.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Intent4 screens
Today4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Today at 100% against Intent's 33%. Today also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Intent's advantage is ratings volume (211 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Today sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Today holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intent has 211 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Today's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intent ships an update every 3 days, Today every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Intent versus Today: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntentToday
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (211 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings211 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeuro Apps, LLCISAIAH MICHAEL PARADA

Customer experience

Intent

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

Today

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
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  • 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
2 purchases

Today

Subscriptions2
  • Today Pro$8.997 Days
  • Today Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Intent free?
Intent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Today free?
Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Intent or Today?
Today is rated higher. Intent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Today averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Intent or Today have ads?
Neither Intent nor Today shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intent or Today?
Intent ships an update every 3 days, and Today every 8 days. Most recently, Intent was updated on November 5, 2026 and Today on October 31, 2026.

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