# BetterYou vs Minus 5

The clearest difference is rating: Minus 5 at 5.0 against BetterYou's 4.3. Minus 5 also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). BetterYou's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BetterYou sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Minus 5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minus 5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BetterYou has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BetterYou ships an update every 3 weeks, Minus 5 every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BetterYou | Minus 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betteryou-screen-time-control/id6757367503/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minus-5/id6762616403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jon Shrestha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696456623) | [Victor Florian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890883840) |

## What reviewers say

### BetterYou

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betteryou-screen-time-control/id6757367503)

This app helps you avoid distractions by creating custom focus modes for work, study, or sleep. It uses Apple's Screen Time controls to set app and category limits, offering timed sessions and different commitment levels for maximum productivity.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus modes, Timed sessions with Live Activities, Two commitment levels (Normal/Hardcore), App and category blocking, Progress tracking and session notes, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BetterYou Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| BetterYou Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| BetterYou Premium | $4.99 | per month |


### Minus 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minus-5/id6762616403)

This app limits your daily tasks to five slots, encouraging completion. Unfinished items carry over with visual cues to track their age. It offers recurring tasks, customizable levels, and weekly reviews to boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Five daily task slots, Age badges for overdue tasks, Recurring task setup, Level-based slot increases, Weekly review charts, Markdown export, Widgets and Siri integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minus 5 Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BetterYou free?

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

### Is Minus 5 free?

Minus 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BetterYou or Minus 5?

Minus 5 is rated higher. BetterYou averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Minus 5 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BetterYou or Minus 5 have ads?

Neither BetterYou nor Minus 5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BetterYou or Minus 5?

BetterYou ships an update every 3 weeks, and Minus 5 every 6 days. Most recently, BetterYou was updated on November 5, 2026 and Minus 5 on November 5, 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.*