Comparison

Bare Minimum vs Puff

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

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About

Bare Minimum

Features
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Stop overthinking fitness. Just show up. Bare Minimum is the anti-perfectionist fitness app. No gym required. No equipment needed. No guilt trips. Just 90 seconds of movement — because showing up is the only metric that matters. THE WHOLE IDEA Most fitness apps want you to train harder, longer, more. Bare Minimum flips that. We believe small steps count more than big plans, and consistency beats intensity every single time. HOW IT WORKS • Pick from 3 tiers: Bare Minimum (1-3 min), Decent Human (5-10 min), or Overachiever (15-20 min) • Choose exercises designed for real life: in bed, on a chair, against a wall, or while waiting for the microwave • Complete your workout. Earn XP. Build your streak. • That's it. Really. FEATURES INCLUDED WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION • Life Happens Shields — Bank rest days that protect your streak when life gets in the way • Comeback XP — Missed a day? Come back and earn bonus XP. Zero judgment. • Streak tracking that celebrates consistency, not perfection • Achievements that reward showing up, not burning out • Gentle daily reminders (kind nudges, not guilt trips) • Video-guided exercises you can do anywhere WORKOUT CATEGORIES • Bed Moves — Don't even get up • Chair Flow — Stay seated • Wall Support — Just lean • Waiting Games — While the microwave hums • Stealth Stretches — Public-friendly • Commercial Break — TV-length routines OUR PHILOSOPHY Small steps count more than big plans. Consistency over intensity. Life happens — shields protect your progress. Showing up is the only metric that matters. Because showing up is enough. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Bare Minimum offers auto-renewable subscriptions to unlock all features, workouts, and content: • Monthly: $9.99/month • Annual: $49.99/year ($4.17/month — save over 50%) • Special Annual Offer: $19.99/year ($1.67/month — save over 80%) A 3-day free trial is available on select plans. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://appstorecopilot.com/legal/5d7hzvnb/terms Privacy Policy: https://appstorecopilot.com/legal/5d7hzvnb/privacy

About

Puff

This app offers a cozy focus quest and virtual companion designed for ADHD-friendly productivity. It helps users start with small, manageable focus sessions, turning productivity into a calm and gentle experience. Progress is made through consistency, with a virtual pet growing alongside the user.

Highlights
  • ADHD-friendly focus sessions
  • Cozy productivity quests
  • Virtual companion progression
  • Gentle dopamine-based motivation
  • Pomodoro-style focus loops
  • Tiny habit building
  • Calm visuals and relaxing interactions
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FOCUS DOESN'T HAVE TO FEEL SO HARD Ever open a productivity app... and close it a few minutes later? Ever feel stuck between procrastination and burnout? Ever wish focus felt calmer, cozier, and easier to begin? Puff was created for people who struggle with pressure, distraction, and overwhelming routines. Especially adults with ADHD - or anyone who finds it hard to simply start. WHAT IS PUFF Puff is a cozy focus companion and cognitive training app designed for ADHD-friendly productivity. Instead of pushing long sessions or strict routines, Puff helps you begin with short, science-backed mini-games built around a 5-minute dopamine loop. Just 5 minutes. One small win. A complete sense of closure - every single time. As you focus, your little cloud companion grows with you. WHY FOCUS CAN FEEL OVERWHELMING Many productivity apps accidentally create more stress. Too many tasks Too much pressure Too much guilt after missing a day Motivation that disappears before you even begin For many people, focus is not just about discipline. It's about emotional resistance, mental overload, dopamine-driven habits, and the fear of failing again. Puff was designed to feel different. 5 COGNITIVE MINI-GAMES Each game is a simplified version of a clinically validated cognitive paradigm - designed to fit inside 5 minutes. Star Hunter : Sustained attention and impulse inhibition Memory Library : Working memory and information manipulation Puzzle Master : Pattern recognition and fluid intelligence River Tracker : Sustained attention under distraction Stoplight : Inhibitory control and response suppression HOW PUFF HELPS Start with simple 5-minute focus sessions Build momentum without pressure or guilt Train real cognitive skills through calm, purposeful play Discover your constellations - no scores, no levels, just starlight Track your growth: today vs. yesterday, at your own pace Reduce procrastination with tiny actions that actually feel good Build sustainable focus habits over time DISCOVER YOUR CONSTELLATIONS No leaderboards. No lifetime score counters. Just quiet progress. As you play, you accumulate starlight - and with it, you uncover real constellations one by one. From Lyra to Sagittarius. It's not a reward system. It's a record of showing up. NO FAILURE. NO PUNISHMENT. Your companion does not judge you. Missing a day does not erase your progress. Puff never says you failed. It says: "Today was just a different kind of day." And it waits - again and again - for whenever you're ready to return. WHO PUFF IS FOR Adults with ADHD People struggling with procrastination Anyone overwhelmed by traditional productivity apps Students and workers who can't "just focus" People looking for calm, sustainable cognitive training Cozy game lovers who want a little warmth while they focus WHY PUFF FEELS DIFFERENT Most productivity apps try to push you harder. Puff helps you start smaller. Because sometimes the hardest part is not finishing. It's beginning. START SMALL One breath. One 5-minute session. One tiny step. Your brain does not need more pressure. It may just need a softer place to begin. Start your focus quest with Puff. Grow alongside your cozy cloud companion. And rediscover what focus can feel like - calmer, gentler, and entirely your own. Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. support@routinery.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://routinery-web-routinery.vercel.app/puff/privacy

Screenshots

Bare Minimum4 screens
Puff4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bare Minimum at 13.0 against Puff's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bare Minimum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Puff sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bare Minimum ships an update fortnightly, Puff every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bare Minimum versus Puff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBare MinimumPuff
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGymStreak LtdRoutinery Corp.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bare Minimum

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annual Special Offer$19.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Puff

Subscriptions2
  • Puff Plus Plan Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Puff Plus Plan Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Bare Minimum free?
Bare Minimum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puff free?
Puff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bare Minimum or Puff have ads?
Neither Bare Minimum nor Puff shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bare Minimum or Puff?
Bare Minimum ships an update fortnightly, and Puff every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bare Minimum was updated on September 24, 2026 and Puff on September 23, 2026.

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