Comparison

Just Start vs RandoList

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

Head to head
About

Just Start

This app helps you overcome procrastination by providing a simple, focused timer. It features a virtual companion, unlimited categories, and historical statistics to track your progress. Connect with others through a unique 'starlight' feature that shows past user efforts.

Highlights
  • Minimalist timer interface
  • Virtual companion for focus
  • Unlimited custom categories
  • Full history and trend charts
  • Starlight mode for shared effort visualization
  • Pro features unlocked for free
Features
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【About Just Start】 We believe that "Starting" is the greatest action of all. Just Start is not just a timer; it’s your launchpad to beat procrastination. We stripped away the clutter so you can do one thing the moment you open the app: Act Now. 【Why Just Start?】 1. A Companion from the Stars: Laika Remember Laika, the first dog in space? She didn't disappear; she traveled to your phone. When you focus, Laika waits by your side on the screen. Whether you're studying late or working early, she is there. It’s not just a timer; it’s a warm, silent guardianship. 2. Pro Features Unlocked (Yes, Free) We believe your growth data belongs to you. No paywalls for self-reflection. 3. Unlimited Categories: Coding, Reading, Meditation—create as many tags as you need. Free. 4. Full History Stats: Your every minute counts. Access all history records, duration stats, and trend charts without paying a cent. Visualize your achievements. 5. Starlight Mode: A Connection Across Time Focusing can feel lonely, but not here. When you start the timer, you will see the glimmering starlight left by others who have traveled this path before you. Just like looking at the night sky, these lights are echoes of past efforts from people around the world. It’s a subtle "cloud companionship" that tells you: someone else has worked hard right here, just like you.

About

RandoList

This app helps you make quick, fair decisions by creating and shuffling lists of choices. Easily pick items for anything from dinner to games, with an option to prevent repeats. It's designed for fast, offline use, turning indecision into a simple selection process.

Highlights
  • Create custom lists
  • Spin to shuffle choices
  • Pick to lock in selections
  • No Repeats mode
  • One-tap include-all reset
  • Offline functionality
Features
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RandoList helps you make quick, fair decisions—without the back-and-forth. Create lists for dinner, movies, chores, games, or anything you can’t decide on. Tap Spin to shuffle choices, then Pick to lock it in. Turn on No Repeats to avoid choosing the same thing twice until you include everything again. Why you’ll love it • Fast list creator with clean design • Spin animations + gentle haptics • “No Repeats” mode for fairness • One-tap include-all reset • Works great offline RandoList turns indecision into done—perfect for families, friends, and solo planning.

Screenshots

Just Start4 screens
RandoList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Just Start at none against RandoList's shown. Just Start also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). RandoList's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Just Start against 5.0 for RandoList. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Just Start versus RandoList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust StartRandoList
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer江涛 丁SARA Home Life LLC

Customer experience

Just Start

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RandoList

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Just Start

No in-app purchases

None

RandoList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Start free?
Just Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RandoList free?
RandoList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Just Start or RandoList?
Just Start and RandoList are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Just Start or RandoList have ads?
RandoList shows ads; Just Start does not.
Which is updated more often, Just Start or RandoList?
Just Start ships an update weekly, and RandoList weekly. Most recently, Just Start was updated on October 30, 2026 and RandoList on October 30, 2026.

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