Comparison

JustStart vs Unstuck

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

Head to head
About

JustStart

Features
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The hardest part of having ADHD isn't understanding what to do โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” not how productivity gurus say it should work. WIDGET โ€” 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 โ€” 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

About

Unstuck

Features
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Some days the hardest part isn't doing the task โ€” it's choosing which one to start. So nothing gets started. Unstuck removes the decision. Dump every task you've been avoiding into one list, tap "Pick one for me," and the app randomly locks you into a single task with a calm, full-screen 2-minute countdown. That's it. One task. Two minutes. No deciding. Two minutes feels small enough to begin โ€” and beginning is the whole game. Tap Done when you start, or Skip to reshuffle. No streaks to break, no guilt, no nagging. Built for ADHD, executive-function challenges, and plain decision fatigue. โ€ข Brain-dump your avoided tasks in seconds โ€ข "Pick one for me" randomizer kills decision paralysis โ€ข Distraction-free 2-minute countdown to make starting trivial โ€ข Done / Skip โ€” Skip re-picks and leaves the current task for later โ€ข "Got a minute?" or "got energy?" โ€” pick a task that fits how you feel right now โ€ข Momentum stats show how many tasks you've actually completed โ€ข Recurring tasks for the things that pile up โ€ข One gentle daily nudge at a time you choose โ€” quiet on days you've already started โ€ข 100% on your phone โ€” no account, no login, no cloud, nothing tracked Free to use with up to 25 tasks, one recurring task, three "pick a task that fits" picks, this week's momentum count, and the daily nudge. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited tasks, unlimited recurring tasks, unlimited fitted picks, and the full momentum grid with streaks and all-time totals. 3-day free trial; cancel anytime. Stop staring at the list. Tap once and start. Privacy Policy: https://maciejplaneta.github.io/privacy-policies/unstuck/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JustStart4 screens
Unstuck4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. JustStart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Unstuck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
JustStart versus Unstuck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustStartUnstuck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeniz DemirelMaciej Planeta

In-app purchases

2 purchases

JustStart

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

Unstuck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annually3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

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

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