Comparison

Stretch Break Timer vs JustStart

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

Head to head
About

Stretch Break Timer

Features
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Fix your posture and unlock deep focus. Sitting at your desk for 8 hours is ruining your back and your attention span. You try to take a real break, but you end up staring at your phone, draining your energy even more. It’s time to break the cycle. Welcome to PomoGO, the only productivity app built specifically for remote workers, programmers, and ADHD brains that combines a strict focus timer with active "micro-workouts" (exercise snacks). We don't just track your work; we force you to move, stretch, and recharge your body so you can protect your dopamine and crush your to-do list. CORE FEATURES: DEEP FOCUS TIMER A minimalist, distraction-free Pomodoro timer designed to help you reach the "flow state". Just set your task, hit start, and get to work. THE "DICTATOR" BREAK SYSTEM Zero decision fatigue. When your focus block ends, the app commands your break: "15 Squats. NOW." Complete the physical movement to earn a massive dopamine boost through haptic feedback and visual rewards. DESK-FRIENDLY MICRO-WORKOUTS Tailored to your fitness level. Whether you need gentle neck stretches to relieve office tension, desk push-ups, or squats, PomoGO generates quick physical activities you can do right next to your chair. No equipment needed. UNBREAKABLE HABIT TRACKER Protect your streak. Track your completed focus sessions and daily workouts in a beautiful calendar view. Watch your productivity and physical health improve side by side. PREMIUM DARK UI A gorgeous, dark-mode-first interface with calming Teal and energetic Coral accents. Designed to reduce eye strain during long coding or study sessions. Who is PomoGO for? Remote workers and software engineers stuck at a desk. People with ADHD who need strict time management and physical stimulation. Students preparing for massive exams. Anyone suffering from back pain, neck stiffness, or bad posture due to office work. Stop sitting. Start moving. Start using PomoGO today and build the ultimate focus habit! Access to full session history and micro-exercises during breaks requires a PomoGo Pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://pomogofit.web.app/terms.html

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JustStart

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The hardest part of having ADHD isn't understanding what to do β€” it's starting. JustStart is built around one simple truth: the smaller the first step, the easier it is to begin. Break any task into pieces small enough to actually start, then use a body doubling timer to keep your focus going. TASK BREAKDOWN β€” START IN 3 SECONDS Add a task, hit "Break It Down," and JustStart splits it into micro-steps you can actually begin. No more staring at "write report" on your to-do list. Instead: "open document," "write one sentence," "find one source." The first step is always achievable. BODY DOUBLING TIMER Body doubling is one of the most effective focus strategies for ADHD brains β€” working alongside someone else (even virtually) dramatically improves task completion. JustStart's body doubling mode pairs you with focus sessions so you're never alone in the struggle. HYPERFOCUS ALARM ADHD hyperfocus is a double-edged sword. JustStart's hyperfocus alarm gently interrupts you after a set time β€” reminding you to eat, move, or switch tasks before hours have vanished without you noticing. ADHD-FRIENDLY DESIGN No overwhelming dashboards. No endless lists. JustStart shows you one thing at a time β€” the very next step you need to take. Minimal visual clutter, high contrast options, and large touch targets make it accessible when your brain is already at capacity. FOCUS TIMER WITH FLEXIBLE INTERVALS Whether you prefer 25-minute Pomodoro blocks, 10-minute sprints, or custom intervals, JustStart's focus timer adapts to how your brain works β€” not how productivity gurus say it should work. WIDGET β€” YOUR NEXT STEP, ALWAYS VISIBLE The JustStart widget shows your current task's next step directly on your home screen. Glance, tap, start. No unlocking, no navigating, no decision fatigue. STREAKS BUILT FOR ADHD BRAINS Traditional streak systems punish one bad day and reset everything. JustStart's streak system is forgiving by design β€” rewarding consistency over perfection, and celebrating effort rather than output. REMINDERS THAT ACTUALLY LAND Smart, non-repetitive reminders that vary their message and timing so your brain doesn't tune them out. Because the fifteenth identical notification is invisible to an ADHD brain. JustStart is for adults and teens with ADHD, ADD, or anyone who struggles with task initiation, executive dysfunction, time blindness, or chronic overwhelm. You are not lazy. You just need a different kind of start. Free tier: 10 active tasks, basic focus timer. A subscription unlocks unlimited tasks, body doubling sessions, full focus history, custom hyperfocus alarm profiles, advanced widgets, and detailed productivity insights. Questions? hello@sourcesoftware.net Terms: https://juststart.sourcesoftware.net/terms.html

Screenshots

Stretch Break Timer4 screens
JustStart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stretch Break Timer at 15.0 against JustStart's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Stretch Break Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and JustStart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Stretch Break Timer versus JustStart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStretch Break TimerJustStart
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size97 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAIM DRIDI PODADERADeniz Demirel

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stretch Break Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pomogo Monthly Subs$0.991 Month
  • Pomogo Yearly Subs$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pomogo Lifetime$12.99
2 purchases

JustStart

Subscriptions2
  • ADHD Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ADHD Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Stretch Break Timer free?
Stretch Break Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JustStart free?
JustStart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stretch Break Timer or JustStart have ads?
Neither Stretch Break Timer nor JustStart shows ads.

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