Comparison

FocusMaxing vs Intently

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

Head to head
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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/

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Intently

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**Still staring at that task you can't bring yourself to start?** Intently uses AI to instantly break any overwhelming task into clear, manageable steps — so you can stop spinning in your head and start doing. Designed for ADHD minds and anyone who's ever felt stuck before they've even begun. Type your task. Get a plan. Go. **Why Intently Works:** **Instant AI Breakdown** — Paste any task and receive a step-by-step action plan in seconds. No setup, no complexity. **Built for ADHD Brains** — Intently doesn't overwhelm you with features. It gives you exactly one thing to do next. **Stuck Mid-Task?** — Tap to break any step down further. Intently adapts to your brain, not the other way around. **Works For Everything** — Work projects, home tasks, errands, creative projects, difficult emails. If you can type it, Intently can break it down. **Momentum Builder** — Each completed step builds the mental energy to do the next. Beat brain fog and task paralysis for good. **What users say:** *"I have ADHD and this is the only app that actually gets me started."* *"I used to stare at tasks for hours. Now I just open Intently."* Whether you're managing ADHD, fighting procrastination, or just drowning in your to-do list — Intently turns overwhelm into action, instantly. **Download Intently free and take your first clear step today. https://designingpixels.com/intently-privacy-policy.html https://designingpixels.com/intently-terms-of-service.html https://designingpixels.com

Screenshots

FocusMaxing4 screens
Intently4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Intently at none against FocusMaxing's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. FocusMaxing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $30.99 per month and Intently sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FocusMaxing versus Intently: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusMaxingIntently
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStart ASDesigning Pixels LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusMaxing

Subscriptions2
  • MyFocusPal Pro7 Days trial$30.991 Month
  • FocusMaxing Pro14 Days trial$31.992 Months
3 purchases

Intently

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusMaxing free?
FocusMaxing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Intently free?
Intently is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusMaxing or Intently have ads?
FocusMaxing shows ads; Intently does not.

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