Comparison

Neuron1 vs Habits First

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

Head to head
About

Neuron1

Features
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Connect with a compatible device and start sessions directly from your mobile device. View live signal activity before and during use. Record and review session history in one place. Use guided flows to move from setup to session with ease. Explore interactive game experiences that respond during sessions. Monitor signal quality and confirm readiness before continuing. Stay engaged through a clean, mobile-friendly interface designed for repeat use. Neuron1 is designed to make signal-based interaction more accessible by combining session tracking, live data visibility, and interactive experiences in a single app. Whether starting a new session, reviewing previous recordings, or engaging with responsive environments, the app keeps the process simple and intuitive. NeuroField’s broader ecosystem includes personal-use technology tools and research-focused systems, aligning with the app’s emphasis on connected experiences and real-time signal interaction. Important: Neuron1 is not a medical device and is not intended for medical use, diagnosis, or treatment.

About

Habits First

This app helps you build healthy habits by blocking distracting social media apps until you complete your daily goals. It uses the Premack principle to reinforce desired behaviors, offering flexible tracking and commitment options. The core functionality is free, with an optional one-time purchase for advanced integrations.

Highlights
  • Blocks social media apps
  • Tracks custom habits (walks, workouts, reading)
  • Integrates with health trackers
  • Flexible blocking schedules and locations
  • Commitment locks for long-term goals
  • Optional one-time purchase for advanced features
Features
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Do the thing, then scroll. Habits First is the most effective way to reduce your screen time - distracting apps stay blocked until your habits are done for the day. No accounts required and no subscriptions, forever. Willpower shouldn’t cost a monthly fee. HABITS SUPPORTED - Walk 10,000 steps, or any number you like - Work out 45 minutes - integrates with Apple Watch, WHOOP, Garmin, Oura, or any tracker - Meditate 10 minutes, from Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer, or any meditation app - Use an app you pick: read or use Duolingo for 20 minutes - Built in Pomodoro timer or manual habit check off - Review your Anki flashcards (Habits Pro) - Listen or read books on Audiobookshelf (Habits Pro) - Finish a game on Chess.com (Habits Pro) - Apple Shortcuts automations (Habits Pro) - More coming A block can ask for one habit, all of them, or any two of three. HOW IT WORKS Habits are automatically tracked via integrations such as with Apple Health. Apps you select are blocked until you finish your habits. When you're done, open the app to activate your unlock. WHY IT WORKS The idea is based off the Premack Principle - things you do often can help reinforce things that you do rarely. By habit stacking a difficult habit before an app you often use, you also hijack the addictive nature of distracting apps and turn that motivation towards your daily habits. WHEN IT APPLIES All day until your habits are done, on a schedule, only in certain places, or near a device you pick. Habits First helps you wake up into a calm phone screen, only unlocked after you finish your most important habits of the day. PRICING This app will never have a subscription fee. The core app is free forever: Apple Health goals, app timers, schedules, places, commitment locks, widgets, and as many blocks as you like. One small one-time purchase adds the extra integrations. More will be added in the future (feel free to request them SYNCING You can make an account if you would like to sync your habits and blocks across devices. This is not required. Created by @reysu on YouTube

Screenshots

Neuron14 screens
Habits First4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neuron1 at none against Habits First's 1. Neuron1 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Habits First sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Neuron1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neuron1 ships an update every 5 days, Habits First weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Neuron1 versus Habits First: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeuron1Habits First
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (170 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—94.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—170 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size655 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeuroField, Inc.Eric Su

In-app purchases

None

Neuron1

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Habits First

One-time1
  • Habits Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Neuron1 free?
Neuron1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Habits First free?
Habits First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Neuron1 or Habits First have ads?
Neither Neuron1 nor Habits First shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Neuron1 or Habits First?
Neuron1 ships an update every 5 days, and Habits First weekly. Most recently, Neuron1 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Habits First on October 18, 2026.

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