# First Step vs Five

First Step and Five are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. First Step sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Five sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Step | Five |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-the-five-minute-rule/id6805581176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 22 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Praise Apata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878544390) | [Iikka Salmi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799133176) |

## What reviewers say

### First Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-step-end-task-paralysis/id6759418356)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |


### Five

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-the-five-minute-rule/id6805581176)

This app helps overcome task paralysis and procrastination by using the five-minute rule. Commit to starting a task for just five minutes, and then you're free to stop. It's designed for individuals with ADHD and anyone who struggles to begin tasks.

**Highlights:** Five-minute timer for task initiation, Task dread vs. reality rating, Visual progress tracker (growing plant), Private by design, no account needed, Written intentions for scheduled starts, Counts starts, not finishes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Five Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Five Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Step free?

First Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Five free?

Five is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do First Step or Five have ads?

Neither First Step nor Five shows ads.

---

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