Comparison

The 5 vs First05

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

Head to head
About

The 5

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Starting is the hardest part of any task. Five minutes lowers the barrier. Set the timer. Begin. No pause. No friction. When the timer ends, it keeps counting up. Because momentum should not be interrupted artificially. No streaks. No gamification. No noise. Just activation. Five minutes. Start.

About

First05

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First05 is a simple focus timer app designed to help you start with just five minutes. When motivation feels low or getting started feels difficult, First05 helps you take a smaller first step. Start a focus session, track your time, and review your recent focus activity in a clear and simple way. Main features: โ€ข Start a focus session quickly โ€ข Track your daily focus time โ€ข Review your recent focus history โ€ข View simple analysis based on your records โ€ข Check your session status from the Lock Screen with Live Activities โ€ข No account required โ€ข No ads โ€ข Focus records are stored on your device First05 is made for people who want to start without pressure and gradually build a better focus flow.

Screenshots

The 54 screens
First052 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The 5 at 13.0 against First05's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
The 5 versus First05: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe 5First05
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size18 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTengiz GogaladzeRapro

In-app purchases

None

The 5

No in-app purchases

None

First05

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The 5 free?
The 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First05 free?
First05 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The 5 or First05 have ads?
Neither The 5 nor First05 shows ads.

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