Comparison

Main vs Now

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

Head to head
About

Main

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Main - Minimalist Goal Tracker In a world full of noise, endless notifications, and cheap dopamine, we often lose sight of what truly matters. Main is not just another bloated to-do list designed to make you feel anxious; it is a minimalist sanctuary for your absolute priorities. Focus. Progress. Together. It’s time to take back control of your trajectory. The Philosophy of Restraint We believe that true focus requires ruthless prioritization. That is why Main intentionally limits your focus. Free users can track 1 single goal, while Pro members can unlock up to 3 slots. No endless backlogs. No clutter. Just the things that actually matter. Core Features Immersive Card Interface: A beautiful, gesture-driven card stack design with a premium dark aesthetic. Swipe through your goals with zero friction. Zero Distractions: No ads, no social feeds, and no overwhelming features. Main treats you like an actual human being, not a product to be monetized. Home Screen Widgets: Your core focus, always visible. Main seamlessly syncs your active goal to your home screen, keeping you aligned every time you unlock your phone. Visual Progress: Track your completion percentage and log your milestones. Watch your dedication turn into tangible reality. Good luck. Time to focus. Privacy Policy: https://worried-filament-8d8.notion.site/Main-App-Privacy-Suppor-2fe6f81dac1f801c90fdd6e1a610ab35 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Now

Features
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Features - Quick notes, anytime: chat-style capture as fast as sending a message. - Text and images: capture faster, with images managed in one place and reused in notes. - Markdown: Edit and Preview to grow quick notes into clear structure. - Merge conversations: fold scattered notes in a thread into one piece when you’re ready. - Groups and pins: organize by topic and keep what matters in view. - iCloud sync across iPhone and Mac so capture and deep work stay in one loop. - Shared editing with iCloud: collaborate on the same conversation. - Privacy-first: Your notes stay on your device and in your own iCloud. Now offers separate native apps for iPhone and Mac. On Mac you can also use Files Workspace for real folders (see Now for Mac). All features in this iPhone version are available without an in-app subscription. Privacy policy: https://fivehow.com/legal/now/privacy

Screenshots

Main4 screens
Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Main at Free against Now's $0.99. On update cadence, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Main is free to download; Now costs $0.99 up front. Main sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Now sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Main ships an update weekly, Now every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Main versus Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMainNow
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer柏豪 陈浩 吴

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Main

Subscriptions1
  • Main Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Now

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
  • Annual Membership$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent Membership$19.99

Questions

Is Main free?
Main is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Now free?
Now costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Main or Now have ads?
Neither Main nor Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Main or Now?
Main ships an update weekly, and Now every 8 days. Most recently, Main was updated on October 24, 2026 and Now on October 28, 2026.

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