Comparison

Just Start vs Focus To

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

Focus To

Features
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Focus Task - Pomodoro helps you choose one focus task, break it into clear small steps, and stay with it without the usual overwhelm. When your to-do list feels noisy, scattered, or impossible to start, Focus Task - Pomodoro brings you back to one thing that matters now. Type the task you want to focus on, and the app turns it into smaller, believable actions so getting started feels lighter. Built for focused progress: - Turn one big task into simple next steps - Stay with the current step instead of the whole list - Use a built-in focus timer for structured work sessions - Return to saved tasks when you are ready - Reduce friction when ADHD overwhelm or executive dysfunction hits Instead of trying to manage everything at once, you can lock in on one focus task and move forward step by step. The timer gives you gentle structure, while the breakdown keeps the work clear enough to follow. Use it for work, studying, chores, admin, or any task that feels mentally heavy. Focus Task - Pomodoro helps you cut through the noise, start small, and keep going. One task. One step. Better focus. SUBSCRIPTION You will need a subscription in order to get full access features. The subscription automatically renews with the selected price and duration unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. 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 account settings on the App Store after purchase Terms of Service: https://eztask-helper.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://eztask-helper.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Just Start4 screens
Focus To4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Just Start at none against Focus To's 2. Just Start also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Focus To's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Focus To sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Just Start asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Start ships an update weekly, Focus To every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Just Start versus Focus To: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust StartFocus To
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer江涛 丁Le Hoang Thi Ngoc

In-app purchases

None

Just Start

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus To

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Just Start free?
Just Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus To free?
Focus To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Just Start or Focus To have ads?
Neither Just Start nor Focus To shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just Start or Focus To?
Just Start ships an update weekly, and Focus To every 3 weeks. Most recently, Just Start was updated on October 6, 2026 and Focus To on October 25, 2026.

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