# minmaxxed vs Gentle Start

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: minmaxxed at none against Gentle Start's 1. Gentle Start's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gentle Start sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. minmaxxed asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for minmaxxed against 5.0 for Gentle Start. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | minmaxxed | Gentle Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minmaxxed/id6760158111/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-start-focus-timer/id6767757117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Carrassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882908479) | [JOHNNY LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778905380) |

## What reviewers say

### minmaxxed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minmaxxed/id6760158111)

A completely free habit tracker designed for quick daily reporting. It offers a minimalist interface with no ads, signups, or data tracking.

**Highlights:** Completely free, Minimalist design, Fast daily reporting, No ads, No signup required, No data tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gentle Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-start-focus-timer/id6767757117)

This app provides a simple, one-tap timer to help overcome procrastination. It focuses on the act of starting, counting up from zero without pressure or goals. Designed for those who struggle with initiating tasks, it offers a calm experience with visual themes and ambient sounds.

**Highlights:** One-tap timer start, Upward counting timer, Living themes with animations, Ambient soundscapes, Live Activities integration, No streaks or goals

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gentle Start Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is minmaxxed free?

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

### Is Gentle Start free?

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

### Which has better reviews, minmaxxed or Gentle Start?

minmaxxed and Gentle Start are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do minmaxxed or Gentle Start have ads?

Neither minmaxxed nor Gentle Start 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.*