Comparison

NoCrast vs JustStart

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

Head to head
About

NoCrast

Features
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Your to-do list isn't the problem. Your phone is. NoCrast keeps your distracting apps locked until you've done the work. Finish a task, earn minutes to spend on them. Get through everything you planned, and the rest of the day is yours. FOCUS SHIELD โ€ข Choose the apps and categories that pull you away, and the days you need help most. โ€ข Every finished task earns screen time. Hard or boring tasks earn a little more. โ€ข Need a minute mid-conversation? Two short free breaks a day. BIG GOAL? TINY STEPS. โ€ข Describe a goal in your own words. NoCrast's AI breaks it into small, doable tasks, each with its time, effort and focus. โ€ข Tasks know what they depend on, so you always see what is ready to start. PLAN YOUR DAY IN A MINUTE โ€ข Swipe right to commit to a task, left to postpone it. โ€ข Time, effort and focus rings show you when you are about to take on too much. โ€ข Whatever you don't finish comes back tomorrow. Nothing gets lost. ROUTINES โ€ข Gym, groceries, laundry: set the days once and they show up in your plan. AI BUDDY โ€ข Tired, short on time, not sure where to start? Ask, and get the one task that fits right now. ALSO โ€ข Reminders, progress stats and four themes. โ€ข Your plan syncs with the NoCrast web app at nocrast.app. PRICING Try everything free for 7 days - no payment needed to start. After the trial, NoCrast Premium is a monthly or yearly subscription; the app shows the price for your country before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://nocrast.app/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://nocrast.app/legal/privacy Questions or ideas? We read every email: support@nocrast.app

About

JustStart

Features
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The hardest part of having ADHD isn't understanding what to do โ€” it's starting. JustStart is built around one simple truth: the smaller the first step, the easier it is to begin. Break any task into pieces small enough to actually start, then use a body doubling timer to keep your focus going. TASK BREAKDOWN โ€” START IN 3 SECONDS Add a task, hit "Break It Down," and JustStart splits it into micro-steps you can actually begin. No more staring at "write report" on your to-do list. Instead: "open document," "write one sentence," "find one source." The first step is always achievable. BODY DOUBLING TIMER Body doubling is one of the most effective focus strategies for ADHD brains โ€” working alongside someone else (even virtually) dramatically improves task completion. JustStart's body doubling mode pairs you with focus sessions so you're never alone in the struggle. HYPERFOCUS ALARM ADHD hyperfocus is a double-edged sword. JustStart's hyperfocus alarm gently interrupts you after a set time โ€” reminding you to eat, move, or switch tasks before hours have vanished without you noticing. ADHD-FRIENDLY DESIGN No overwhelming dashboards. No endless lists. JustStart shows you one thing at a time โ€” the very next step you need to take. Minimal visual clutter, high contrast options, and large touch targets make it accessible when your brain is already at capacity. FOCUS TIMER WITH FLEXIBLE INTERVALS Whether you prefer 25-minute Pomodoro blocks, 10-minute sprints, or custom intervals, JustStart's focus timer adapts to how your brain works โ€” not how productivity gurus say it should work. WIDGET โ€” YOUR NEXT STEP, ALWAYS VISIBLE The JustStart widget shows your current task's next step directly on your home screen. Glance, tap, start. No unlocking, no navigating, no decision fatigue. STREAKS BUILT FOR ADHD BRAINS Traditional streak systems punish one bad day and reset everything. JustStart's streak system is forgiving by design โ€” rewarding consistency over perfection, and celebrating effort rather than output. REMINDERS THAT ACTUALLY LAND Smart, non-repetitive reminders that vary their message and timing so your brain doesn't tune them out. Because the fifteenth identical notification is invisible to an ADHD brain. JustStart is for adults and teens with ADHD, ADD, or anyone who struggles with task initiation, executive dysfunction, time blindness, or chronic overwhelm. You are not lazy. You just need a different kind of start. Free tier: 10 active tasks, basic focus timer. A subscription unlocks unlimited tasks, body doubling sessions, full focus history, custom hyperfocus alarm profiles, advanced widgets, and detailed productivity insights. Questions? hello@sourcesoftware.net Terms: https://juststart.sourcesoftware.net/terms.html

Screenshots

NoCrast4 screens
JustStart4 screens

Verdict

The call

NoCrast and JustStart are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. NoCrast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and JustStart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NoCrast versus JustStart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoCrastJustStart
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size39 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWrdiland UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Deniz Demirel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NoCrast

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Solo$12.991 Month
  • Premium Solo$99.991 Year
2 purchases

JustStart

Subscriptions2
  • ADHD Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ADHD Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is NoCrast free?
NoCrast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JustStart free?
JustStart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoCrast or JustStart have ads?
Neither NoCrast nor JustStart shows ads.

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