AfterNotification vs Start. Work earns your rest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
AfterNotification
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Alarms feel like too much. Reminder apps feel complicated and hard to figure out. If that sounds like you, this simple notification app is just what you need. It also works great as a timer. Perfect for you if: - You want to set notifications quickly and easily - You don't want your music or audio content interrupted when a timer goes off - You'd rather avoid loud alarms in public places like trains or anywhere outside home +++ Core Features +++ [Notify After X Minutes] Set a notification in a single tap using preset buttons, or enter your own number of minutes. [Notify at a Specific Time] Pick a date and time, and you'll get notified right when it arrives. [Check Remaining Time on the Lock Screen] See how much time is left directly from the lock screen via Live Activities. * This feature can be turned off in Settings. +++ More Features +++ - Change the notification sound (13 options) - Notification history - Customizable preset minutes - View all scheduled notifications and more +++ Even More Useful Features +++ These features give you even more flexibility. [Control Center Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer right from Control Center. [Widget Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer from a widget. [Shortcuts App Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer via the Shortcuts app. Assigning these to the iPhone Action Button or Back Tap can be especially handy. +++ You Might Also Find This Useful When... +++ - Laundry & household timers - Light workout timers - Timing tasks on the train - Fridge expiration reminders - Astronomy event notifications - Bank transfer to-do - Sale end date alerts - Package delivery time reminders And much more We hope you enjoy using it! - Sound Credits - Sound effects: Otologic (https://otologic.jp)
Start. Work earns your rest
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Restless at work, guilty at rest? What you're missing isn't willpower β it's a clear record of your time. Start. lets you trade work time for rest time. Hit start, do real work, and that time becomes rest you can take guilt-free. 1 hour of work earns how much rest? You decide. β Every day you've lived sits on the calendar. Tap any day to see what you did β and what you wrote about it. Timer stops on time. Reminders that respect your attention. β No network. No upload. Everything stays on your phone. Pay once. Use forever. β Work without anxiety. Rest without guilt. Time you can finally trust.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AfterNotification at none against Start. Work earns your rest's 1. Start. Work earns your rest's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Start. Work earns your rest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AfterNotification asks for nothing beyond the download.
AfterNotification ships an update every 3 months, Start. Work earns your rest monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AfterNotification | Start. Work earns your rest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryusuke Uchida | Tomihiro Fushino |
In-app purchases
AfterNotification
No in-app purchases
Start. Work earns your rest
- Lifetime Unlock$1.99
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