# Start vs Today

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Today at 100% against Start's 0%. Today also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Start's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Start sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and Today sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Today holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Start's written reviews are positive against 100% of Today's.

Start ships an update daily, Today every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Start | Today |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-new-year-resolutions/id6756455016/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-tasks-that-catch-fire/id6803409822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atalyk Akash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782213870) | [ISAIAH MICHAEL PARADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803410184) |

## What reviewers say

### Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-new-year-resolutions/id6756455016)

This app helps you achieve your New Year's goals by providing tools to set objectives, track daily progress, and count down to the new year. It aims to be a smarter way to stay on track and accomplish more throughout the year.

**Highlights:** New Year Countdown, Set New Year goals, Track daily progress, Achieve more this year

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Premium Plan | $1.99 | per year |


### Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-tasks-that-catch-fire/id6803409822)

This productivity app offers a unique approach to task management by gamifying your to-do list. Tasks that are repeatedly postponed escalate and demand attention, while completed tasks contribute to your "K/D Ratio" and career progression. It features interactive notifications and lock screen widgets for seamless task handling.

**Highlights:** Escalating tasks that demand attention, K/D Ratio tracking (Kills vs. Dodges), Interactive notifications with action buttons, Lock screen and home screen widgets, Ambient lighting themes and custom sounds, Private by design, no accounts or tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Today Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Today Pro | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Start free?

Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Today free?

Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Start or Today?

Today is rated higher. Start averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Today averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Start or Today have ads?

Neither Start nor Today shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Start or Today?

Start ships an update daily, and Today every 8 days. Most recently, Start was updated on November 5, 2026 and Today on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*