FocusMaxing vs JustBegin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FocusMaxing
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Procrastinating - why not start FocusMaxing instead? A premium, action-oriented tool for overcoming procrastination when stuck. The app's goal is to give you everything you need to start what you have to do right now, and limit the amount of pain on the way there. It seeks to create a sense of real motivation when dealing with tasks that are GENUINELY AWFUL, and have ZERO INHERENT VALUE, like COOKING, CLEANING, and STUDYING. Zone Management (developed in-house; for time blindness), Start AI (to learn about yourself), Tri-timer (developed in-house; for task-state management), and much more to help you get going with what you want to do! “I just need to start… why can’t I start?” “It will take 5 minutes… why am I still not doing it?” “I’ve been scrolling for 3 hours feeling guilty the entire time. -Let´s scroll some more” “I’ll start at 14:00… oh it’s 14:03. I’ll wait until 15:00- but then i´m going” “The whole day just disappeared.” “There are 20 things to do, but i can´t pick one.” *For students:* “I´ll do it in the evening, i´ll have more energy then…” “I should sleep, but I can’t put my phone down.” “I wasted the whole day again.” “Let´s scroll some more…” FocusMaxing: - Tool to help you get going there and then, as well as manage time-blindness in the longer term. - You´ll see exactly how long to focus before you should feel good about yourself. - You know how much is enough - You know when you’re done. You do not need to feel bad for what you did not do, the Zones lets you recalibrate. - Works immediately, nothing to learn - Built for real life - Built for when your brain doesn’t want to Other features list (for complete list, see the app) - Decision wheel (Innovated by FocusMaxing - helps when overthinking) - Simple breathing reset (may reduce overwhelm) - SMS tool (Schedule your own SMS reminders) - Habit Stacking (helps with habits) FocusMaxing is for you if: You struggle to start, even when you care and want to start. You had the whole day planned out but are experiencing zero-days. You get stuck switching between tasks. You’ve tried everything else. FocusMaxing is NOT for you if: You are not struggling with severe procrastination. You are just looking for a better to-do list, task/calendar system, or time blocking. You are not often left to yourself to deal with boring, unforgiving tasks. The result of FocusMaxing: - You may get more drive the from synthetic motivation. - You get more done in a day (easier to not have time fly away) - You may fetch long term positives from the increased efficiency daily, and/or if you got help getting unstuck when you were stuck. Subscription: - No lock-ins, easy to cancel. Available through support +47 99 88 41 73. - The app supports a free tier in 2026. For subscriptions: USD 30–40/month. Download today and start FocusMaxing instantly. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
JustBegin
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Know what to do, but can’t start? JustBegin helps you turn overwhelming tasks into one tiny first step you can actually do. Stop managing tasks. Start one tiny step. This app is designed for people who know what they need to do, but still can’t seem to begin. When a task feels too big, too messy, or too overwhelming, it’s easy to freeze, avoid it, or keep putting it off. This app helps you turn that stuck feeling into action by breaking one task into one tiny first step. No complicated planner. No overwhelming to-do lists. No pressure to organize your whole life. Just open the app, type the task you’re avoiding, and get one simple step you can start right now. What it helps with starting work you keep delaying replying to emails you’ve been avoiding beginning a report, paper, or project getting started on studying starting chores when everything feels too much How it works Enter the task you’re stuck on Get one small, clear first step Start a short focus session Keep going with one more tiny step Why people use it tasks feel overwhelming traditional to-do apps create more stress it’s hard to start, even when the task is clear big goals need a smaller entry point Designed to feel gentle This app is built to reduce friction, not add more pressure. If the step still feels too big, it helps make it even smaller. Whether you struggle with procrastination, overwhelm, task paralysis, or executive dysfunction, this app helps you begin. You do not need a perfect plan. You just need the first step. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://support.id-photo-pro.cn/justbegin_intro_privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: JustBegin at none against FocusMaxing's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. FocusMaxing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $30.99 per month and JustBegin sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FocusMaxing ships an update every 2 weeks, JustBegin every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | FocusMaxing | JustBegin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Start AS | 小红 顾 |
In-app purchases
FocusMaxing
- MyFocusPal Pro7 Days trial$30.991 Month
- FocusMaxing Pro14 Days trial$31.992 Months
JustBegin
- One Month Premium$4.991 Month
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