Aestu vs Minimalist

Stop counting seconds. Start seeing time. Aestu is a visual focus timer that turns time into a calm, fluid shape. Instead of watching numbers tick down, you can understand your session at a glance and stay focused without the pressure of a conventional countdown. DESIGNED FOR THE WAY YOUR MIND WORKS - Visual time: See time gently empty and refill instead of doing mental math. - Positive Overtime: When a session ends, Aestu keeps counting up without a jarring failure state. - ADHD-friendly focus: Reduce time-blindness friction with a clear, low-pressure visual cue. - Pomodoro and deep work: Choose a preset or create a session that fits your own rhythm. - Energy check-ins: Log how you feel and learn which times of day work best for you. FOCUS EVERYWHERE Start on iPhone, check a Live Activity or widget, continue from Apple Watch, and keep an eye on your session from Mac. iCloud keeps your focus sessions in sync across your Apple devices. CALM BY DESIGN Fluid animation, semantic colors and gentle haptics provide awareness without a ticking clock or harsh alarm. Your history helps you notice patterns without turning productivity into a scorecard. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account and no behavioral advertising. Your focus data remains on your devices and in your personal iCloud. Whether you are studying, working, managing ADHD time blindness or entering a deep-work session, Aestu helps make time visible and easier to follow. Download Aestu and turn time into something you can feel.

The Minimalist – Productivity, Tasks & Pomodoro Minimalist is a clean productivity app designed to help you stay focused, organized and in control of your day. Manage tasks, plan projects, schedule your time and boost your productivity with an integrated Pomodoro timer. Whether you're a student, professional, entrepreneur or simply someone who wants to get more done, The Minimalist provides the tools you need without unnecessary complexity. Key Features Task Management Create, organize and prioritize tasks with ease. Keep track of everything that matters and never lose sight of your goals. Project Planning Group related tasks into projects and stay on top of your work. Break down larger goals into manageable steps and track progress over time. Pomodoro Focus Timer Improve concentration and reduce distractions with built-in Pomodoro sessions. Stay focused, maintain momentum and build productive work habits. Calendar Planning Plan your day with a clear calendar view. Schedule important tasks, organize appointments and create a structured workflow. Time Blocking Allocate dedicated time blocks for deep work, meetings, study sessions and personal activities to maximize productivity throughout the day. Minimalist Design Designed with simplicity in mind. No clutter, no distractions—just the tools you need to stay productive. Fast and Intuitive Quick to set up and easy to use. Spend less time managing your productivity system and more time getting things done. Perfect For • Students • Professionals • Entrepreneurs • Freelancers • Creators • Anyone looking to improve productivity and focus Why The Minimalist? Many productivity apps become overwhelming with countless little features and complicated workflows. The Minimalist takes a different approach: productivity tools combined with a clean, focused experience. Stay organized. Focus deeper. Achieve more. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/