# the boring app. vs First Thingy

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: First Thingy at 15.1 against the boring app.'s 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | the boring app. | First Thingy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boring-app/id6759265800/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [christopher woods](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842645121) | [ANTON KENT GUNNAR KARLSSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776913881) |

## What reviewers say

### the boring app.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boring-app/id6759265800)

This app is designed to break the habit of constantly checking your phone. It offers no reward each time you use it, weakening the reflex with every interaction. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no accounts or data harvesting.

**Highlights:** Breaks reward loop, Weakens checking reflex, No accounts required, No data harvesting, Distraction-free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### First Thingy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-thingy/id6761781989)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is the boring app. free?

the boring app. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is First Thingy free?

First Thingy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do the boring app. or First Thingy have ads?

Neither the boring app. nor First Thingy shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*