Intendly vs First Step
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Intendly
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Intendly helps you transform intention into action ā especially if you struggle with focus, motivation, or ADHD. KEY FEATURES ⢠Calm Reset Center Launch ADHD-friendly breathing, grounding, and micro stretch exercises in one tap. Track streaks, log mindful minutes to Apple Health, and get gentle daily reminders. ⢠Guided Focus Sessions Stay on track with structured focus sessions featuring visual timers, break reminders, and Live Activity support for your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. ⢠Break Tasks Into Bite-Sized Goals Transform overwhelming tasks into manageable steps. Build routines that feel rewarding, not exhausting. ⢠Smart Contextual Reminders Get reminders based on time, place, or mood. Our smart scheduling integrates with your calendar to find optimal focus times. ⢠Discover Your Attention Patterns Log distractions and track your focus patterns. Understand when you're most productive and build routines around your natural rhythms. ⢠Evidence-Based CBT Modules Access cognitive behavioral therapy modules designed specifically for ADHD. Learn strategies that actually work. ⢠Visual Planning & Analytics See your progress with beautiful visualizations. Track streaks, productivity patterns, and celebrate your wins. ⢠Built for ADHD Minds Visual timers, hyperfocus detection, break reminders, and energy tracking ā features designed for how ADHD minds actually work. Designed for real minds in a noisy world ā gentle, adaptive, and minimal. WHAT MAKES INTENDLY DIFFERENT Unlike generic productivity apps, Intendly is built specifically for ADHD minds. We understand that focus isn't just about willpower ā it's about working with your brain, not against it. ⢠Calendar Integration: Smart scheduling that finds your optimal focus times ⢠Live Activities: See your session progress on your Lock Screen ⢠CBT Therapy: Evidence-based modules for ADHD management ⢠Pattern Insights: Discover when you're most productive ⢠Gentle Approach: No shame, no pressure ā just support PERFECT FOR ⢠People with ADHD looking for better focus tools ⢠Anyone struggling with motivation and task completion ⢠Students and professionals who need better time management ⢠People interested in CBT-based approaches to productivity ⢠Anyone who wants to understand their attention patterns PRIVACY & SECURITY Your data stays private. We use App Groups for secure data sharing between the app and widgets. Calendar access is optional and only used for smart scheduling suggestions. Privacy Policy: https://lazyyards.com/Intendly/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Start your journey from intention to action today.
First Step
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First Step helps you start tasks you've been putting off by making them tiny. Tell the app what's on your mind, and AI breaks it into small, concrete steps you can actually do. No planning required. Just begin. BUILT FOR HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS Big tasks feel impossible. First Step turns them into 2-3 minute actions so small they feel easy. "Clean my room" becomes "pick up 3 things from the floor." That's it. One step at a time. GENTLE FOCUS SESSIONS Tap Start Focus and work through your steps with a calm timer. No pressure, no guilt. You can stop after 2 minutes ā or keep going. Most people keep going. AI DAILY SCHEDULING Check in each morning and get a gentle schedule that matches your energy. Too much? Shuffle it. Still too much? Ask for just one thing. Your day, your pace. BRAIN DUMP When your head is full, just talk or type everything out. AI sorts the mess into clear, actionable tasks. One tap to add them to your inbox. TASK WEAVE Working on multiple things? Select 2-5 tasks and AI weaves them into one smart session, finding natural transition points between steps. ROUTINES Group tasks into repeatable routines...morning routine, weekly cleanup, whatever works for you. Start a routine and move through each task in order. APPLE WATCH Your steps follow you. Start a focus session on your wrist, complete steps with a tap, and stay in flow without pulling out your phone. WORKS OFFLINE Create tasks, complete steps, and run focus sessions without internet. Everything syncs when you're back online. WHAT YOU GET WITH FIRST STEP PRO ⢠AI task breakdown into small, doable steps ⢠Daily schedule that matches your energy ⢠Brain Dump with voice and text capture ⢠Task Weave for multi-task sessions ⢠Gentle focus timer with no-pressure exit ⢠Apple Watch companion app ⢠Widgets for your home and lock screen ⢠Unlimited tasks and routines Try free for 7 days. Cancel anytime. Privacy matters: your task content is processed by AI only to generate steps and schedules. No personal data is used for training. See our privacy policy for details. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Intendly and First Step are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Intendly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and First Step sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Intendly | First Step |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lazy Yards | Praise Apata |
In-app purchases
Intendly
- Intendly Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
First Step
- Monthly Access7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Yearly Access$29.991 Year









