Unheld vs Motif
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Unheld
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Unheld is a quiet space for focus. Most focus apps make you watch the clock. Unheld does the opposite. Start a session, put your phone down, and focus without thinking about time. There are no ticking countdowns, no pressure, and no productivity scores. Time is held quietly in the background so you can stay present with your work. Unheld is designed for people who want calm focus instead of urgency β students, creatives, professionals, and anyone who finds traditional timers stressful. Features β’ One-tap focus sessions β’ No countdown by default β’ Gentle end reminders (optional) β’ Session history for reflection, not tracking β’ Apple Watch support β’ Local-only storage β your data stays on your device Premium (One-time purchase) Unlock session history, weekly summaries, and optional tags with a single purchase. No subscriptions. Designed for calm Unheld is not a Pomodoro timer and not a productivity system. Itβs a quiet container for focus β so you can stop thinking about time and simply work.
Motif
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Focus without burnout. Motif helps you stay present, start faster, and finish meaningful work with simple focus sessions for studying, deep work, and everyday productivity. Most productivity apps feel overwhelming. Too many tasks, alerts, dashboards, and streaks can make it harder to actually begin. Motif is built to feel calm, minimal, and intentional. Open the app, start a session, and give your attention to one thing at a time. WHY MOTIF FOCUS SESSIONS Create focused work blocks for studying, coding, writing, reading, planning, and creative work. POMODORO TIMER Use structured Pomodoro sessions to work with clarity, take better breaks, and avoid burnout. DEEP WORK MODE Build longer distraction-free sessions when you need serious concentration. STUDY TIMER Perfect for students preparing for exams, completing assignments, or building a consistent study routine. ADHD-FRIENDLY DESIGN A clean and simple experience that reduces overwhelm and helps you start without overthinking. CALM PRODUCTIVITY Motif is designed for people who want to be productive without feeling pressured, cluttered, or distracted. USE MOTIF FOR β’ Pomodoro focus sessions β’ Study sessions β’ Deep work β’ Exam preparation β’ Reading β’ Writing β’ Coding β’ Task focus β’ Building better routines β’ Staying consistent Whether you are studying for exams, working on a project, building a habit, or trying to focus more consistently, Motif helps you create better work sessions one timer at a time. Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-for-Motif-3572378461d58027bb03cd2610a7e6e6?source=copy_link Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Unheld at 16.6 against Motif's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Unheld sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Motif sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Unheld | Motif |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guo Yu | Dhruv Pujara |
In-app purchases
Unheld
- Unheld Premium$5.99
Motif
- Motif Pro$4.99









