Comparison

FocusMinder vs YAYify

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

Head to head
About

FocusMinder

Features
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Struggling with focus or endless to-dos? FocusMinder helps you plan, focus, and build habits with focus sessions, AI task creation, and streaks. Whether you're studying, working, or building habits, FocusMinder helps you stay on track. Key Features - AI Task Planner (MinderAI) – Break big tasks into smaller steps and create daily plans automatically. - Task Manager & Planner – Add, edit, and organize tasks quickly. - Gamified Focus Rewards – Earn points for completing tasks and stay motivated. - Progress & Habit Tracking – Track your streaks, habits, and focus sessions. - Minimal & Distraction-Free Design – Focus on what matters most. Meet MinderAI (Premium): Your AI productivity companion: - Break big tasks into steps - Suggest focus strategies - Generate daily plans - Boost motivation Why FocusMinder stands out - Work / study sessions - Habit building - Goal tracking & execution - Time blocking & daily planning Perfect for - Deep work and study sessions - Habit and routine building - Goal tracking and execution - Daily planning and time blocking - ADHD Productivity Support - Anyone wanting smarter focus & task management Why FocusMinder? Unlike other task apps, FocusMinder combines AI, focus timers, and task planning in one simple, gamified, and effective experience. Stop procrastinating and start achieving your goals today! Need help? Email: appsupport@healthymindsolutions.com.au

About

YAYify

This app delivers spoken reminders with a distinctive megaphone tone, ensuring you don't miss important tasks. You can create custom messages for yourself or send them to others, with various voice options available.

Highlights
  • Spoken reminders with megaphone tone
  • Customizable reminder messages
  • Send reminders to others
  • Multiple voice options
  • One-time or recurring reminders
  • Edit, pause, or delete reminders
Features
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YAY! — Yell At Yourself Forget quiet little notifications you swipe away. YAY! speaks your reminders out loud, so you actually hear them. Write a custom message, pick the time, and your phone will say it when the moment comes — even if the app isn't open. BUILD GOOD HABITS • Daily reminders: "Did you take your vitamins?" at 8am every morning • Weekdays only: Perfect for work routines • Weekly: Recurring check-ins on the same day each week YELL AT YOURSELF (OR OTHERS) • Personal reminders for you • Send spoken reminders to friends, family, or your significant other • They get the same loud, cheerful nudge on their phone KEEP IT SIMPLE • Write your message, set the time, hit save — that's it • No confusing menus or 20-minute setup • Preview how your reminder will sound before saving VOICE OPTIONS • Choose from multiple voices — male, female, different styles • Signature megaphone tone so it sounds like someone's yelling at you from across the room (in a good way) FEATURES • One-time or recurring reminders • Edit, pause, or delete anytime • Push notifications that speak out loud • Send reminders to others (they need the app too) YAY! is built for people who need a nudge — and actually want to hear it.

Screenshots

FocusMinder4 screens
YAYify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: YAYify at 3 against FocusMinder's 1. YAYify also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusMinder ships an update every 4 weeks, YAYify every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FocusMinder versus YAYify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusMinderYAYify
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHealthy Mind Solutions Pty LtdMUUVS LLC

In-app purchases

None

FocusMinder

No in-app purchases

None

YAYify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusMinder free?
FocusMinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YAYify free?
YAYify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocusMinder or YAYify have ads?
Neither FocusMinder nor YAYify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusMinder or YAYify?
FocusMinder ships an update every 4 weeks, and YAYify every 3 weeks. Most recently, FocusMinder was updated on September 23, 2026 and YAYify on September 14, 2026.

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