Comparison

JustThoughts vs StartSmall

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

Head to head
About

JustThoughts

Features
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A simple, minimal compulsion logger for OCD. - Track your compulsions day-to-day to measure progress on your ERP (Exposure Response Therapy) journey. - All data stays on-device, offline and accessible only to you. - No ads, subscriptions or data collection. This app does not substitute for therapy, nor does it provide any medical or mental health treatment advice.

About

StartSmall

Features
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StartSmall helps you take the next tiny step when starting feels impossible. When overwhelm hits, planning isn’t the problem. Starting is. StartSmall is designed for the moments when your brain freezes and you don’t know where to begin. Tap “I’m stuck” and the app suggests one small next step you can take right now. StartSmall is built for overwhelmed and neurodivergent minds, including people with ADHD and executive dysfunction. The goal isn’t perfect productivity. It’s helping you move forward one manageable step at a time. FEATURES Stuck mode Press one button and get a tiny next step. Starter tasks Simple actions that help you begin when motivation is low. Calm activities Short exercises designed to help regulate your nervous system when things feel overwhelming. Grounding tools Breathing and sensory resets for moments when your mind feels flooded. Gentle insights Reflect on small progress and patterns over time without pressure or judgment. Simple priorities Focus on just a few priorities each day so tasks feel manageable instead of overwhelming. Inbox for thoughts Save ideas and tasks for later so your brain doesn’t have to hold onto everything. Some features are available for free, while others require a StartSmall Pro subscription. StartSmall Pro is an auto-renewing subscription that provides access to premium routines, grounding tools, guided prompts, calming activities, and personalized insights. Subscription Details: • Title: StartSmall Pro • Length: Monthly • Price: $5.99/month (7-day free trial) • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after the free trial period ends • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JustThoughts4 screens
StartSmall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JustThoughts at none against StartSmall's 1. StartSmall's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price and ads 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. StartSmall sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. JustThoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
JustThoughts versus StartSmall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustThoughtsStartSmall
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua NiesYasmine Bailey

In-app purchases

None

JustThoughts

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

StartSmall

Subscriptions1
  • StartSmall Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is JustThoughts free?
JustThoughts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StartSmall free?
StartSmall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JustThoughts or StartSmall have ads?
Neither JustThoughts nor StartSmall shows ads.

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