Comparison

Startiny vs Breakin'

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

Head to head
About

Startiny

Features
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For brains that freeze when the task is too big. Most to-do apps were built for people whose brains pick up big tasks and just...start. ADHD brains often can't. Working memory leaks. Time feels fuzzy. "File my taxes" stays on the list for six months because nobody knows what step one is. Startiny is the to-do app built for the way ADHD brains actually work. KEY FEATURES AI Task Breakdown Paste a brain dump. Get 5-7 clear, manageable steps (10-30 minutes each), automatically. The "where do I start?" moment, gone. You don't plan the work. You start step 1. Smarter Time Estimates Generic productivity apps assume your brain works like the engineer who built them. Startiny watches your real completions and quietly recalibrates the estimates over time. "30 min" that always took you 90 stops saying 30. Flexible Streaks Bad day? Tap a chip ("hard day", "life stuff", "forgot to open") and your streak adapts. No harsh resets, no guilt wall. ADHD brains don't need a reminder they failed; they need a path back. Built for Real Life Quick capture, voice input, home-screen widgets, lock-screen Live Activity for active timers. Designed for people who rely on their phone to capture ideas the moment they appear. WHY STARTINY Built by a solo developer with ADHD, for his own brain first. Every feature exists because something else didn't work. Traditional task apps assume perfect consistency. Startiny is built for real-world focus, helping you start, continue, and finish tasks without overwhelm. AVAILABILITY Currently in beta and free to use. A subscription ($6.99/month) is planned after full release. DISCLAIMER Startiny is a productivity tool and not a medical device. It does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. For mental health concerns, please consult a qualified professional.

About

Breakin'

Plan your non-traditional work schedule with a calm day planner. Organize shifts, set intentions, and use focus timers. Reflect on your day privately with voice input and on-device AI.

Highlights
  • Shift planning for non-9-to-5 schedules
  • Focus timer with Lock Screen support
  • Voice input and on-device AI
  • Daily timeline with intentions and tasks
  • Guided reflections and journaling
  • Private by design, no tracking
Features
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Early shift, late shift, night shift: Breakin' is a calm day planner built for days that don't run nine to five. Plan around your shifts, take a real break, and look back on the day without scores or streaks. PLAN AROUND YOUR SHIFTS • Bring shifts in from your calendar and confirm them in one tap • A break nudge mid-shift, and a quiet mode after night shifts • A short guided reflection to make sense of a hard shift A SIMPLE DAY TIMELINE • One intention, a few Task Focus blocks, and reminders — all on one timeline • Repeat what recurs (every day, weekdays, weekly) like in Apple Reminders • Running late? "10 More Minutes" moves an item without starting over • Save a good day as a Routine and reuse it on your next shift FOCUS AND PAUSE • A focus timer that stays on your Lock Screen and rings when time's up • A short guided Pause when the day gets heavy SPEAK IT, HEAR IT • Tell Breakin' your plan by voice, in your own language — on-device • "Listen to Your Day": tilt your phone to hear each item read out, great for busy hands and VoiceOver • Ask Siri "What's next in Breakin'" LOOK BACK KINDLY • Your day becomes a short private story • Add a moment from your day (a walk, a place, a song) with Journaling Suggestions • Insights that suggest one gentle next step PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no ads, no tracking • Writing and AI features run on your device; optional sync uses your own iCloud Available in English, Bahasa Indonesia, 简体中文, Español, 日本語, Deutsch, Português and 한국어. Some features are part of Breakin' Pro, and every Pro feature includes three free tries. Breakin' Pro is a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://getnekoa.com/privacy#daybreakin Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Startiny4 screens
Breakin'4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Breakin' at none against Startiny's shown. Startiny's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Startiny ships an update every 2 days, Breakin' every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Startiny versus Breakin': the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStartinyBreakin'
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVan Nam NguyenDian Dinihari Yuliani

In-app purchases

None

Startiny

No in-app purchases

None

Breakin'

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Startiny free?
Startiny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Breakin' free?
Breakin' is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Startiny or Breakin' have ads?
Startiny shows ads; Breakin' does not.
Which is updated more often, Startiny or Breakin'?
Startiny ships an update every 2 days, and Breakin' every 3 weeks. Most recently, Startiny was updated on September 29, 2026 and Breakin' on October 1, 2026.

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