Comparison

JustBegin vs Anythings

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

Head to head
About

JustBegin

Features
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Know what to do, but can’t start? JustBegin helps you turn overwhelming tasks into one tiny first step you can actually do. Stop managing tasks. Start one tiny step. This app is designed for people who know what they need to do, but still can’t seem to begin. When a task feels too big, too messy, or too overwhelming, it’s easy to freeze, avoid it, or keep putting it off. This app helps you turn that stuck feeling into action by breaking one task into one tiny first step. No complicated planner. No overwhelming to-do lists. No pressure to organize your whole life. Just open the app, type the task you’re avoiding, and get one simple step you can start right now. What it helps with starting work you keep delaying replying to emails you’ve been avoiding beginning a report, paper, or project getting started on studying starting chores when everything feels too much How it works Enter the task you’re stuck on Get one small, clear first step Start a short focus session Keep going with one more tiny step Why people use it tasks feel overwhelming traditional to-do apps create more stress it’s hard to start, even when the task is clear big goals need a smaller entry point Designed to feel gentle This app is built to reduce friction, not add more pressure. If the step still feels too big, it helps make it even smaller. Whether you struggle with procrastination, overwhelm, task paralysis, or executive dysfunction, this app helps you begin. You do not need a perfect plan. You just need the first step. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://support.id-photo-pro.cn/justbegin_intro_privacy.html

About

Anythings

Effortlessly capture thoughts, voice notes, screenshots, and emails, and have them automatically organized into a prioritized to-do list. This intelligent task manager learns your preferences to ensure the most important tasks are always at the forefront.

Highlights
  • Capture anything: text, voice, screenshots, files
  • Automatic task extraction and prioritization
  • Intelligent learning of people and projects
  • Notes and attachments within tasks
  • Filter by day or priority
  • Morning brief for daily focus
Features
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Anythings — your to-do list that stays in order. Throw everything at Anythings — a quick thought, a voice note, a screenshot, an email, a messy 2am brain dump — and it turns all of it into a prioritized to-do list that's always in the right order. No formatting, no organizing, no thinking about where things go. HOW IT WORKS - Capture anything — type it, paste it, say it out loud, or drop in a photo or file. - Anythings reads it, pulls out the tasks, and turns plain language like "by Thursday" into real due dates. - Every task is ordered by what actually matters to you, so the right thing is always on top. - The more you use it, the smarter it gets — it learns the people and projects you care about and quietly adjusts as it goes. THE DETAILS - Always in the right order — no manual prioritizing, no dragging things around. - People and projects you track get highlighted right inside your tasks, so you can see who and what at a glance. - Notes, attachments, and files live inside any task — your list stays clean. - Filter by day or priority, or snooze anything for later in a tap. - A morning brief so you start every day knowing what matters. - Works on iPhone and the web, always in sync. FREE TO START - Your first 50 tasks are completely free — no credit card. When you're hooked, go unlimited for less than a coffee. Throw in anything. We'll keep it in order. Anythings offers an optional Pro subscription (Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly) for unlimited tasks and captures. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.anythings.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.anythings.app/privacy

Screenshots

JustBegin4 screens
Anythings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: JustBegin at 3 against Anythings's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. JustBegin sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Anythings sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
JustBegin versus Anythings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustBeginAnythings
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小红 顾Vollo Ventures LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

JustBegin

Subscriptions1
  • One Month Premium$4.991 Month
3 purchases

Anythings

Subscriptions3
  • Anythings Pro - Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Anythings Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Anythings Pro - Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is JustBegin free?
JustBegin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anythings free?
Anythings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JustBegin or Anythings have ads?
Neither JustBegin nor Anythings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JustBegin or Anythings?
JustBegin ships an update every 3 weeks, and Anythings every 3 weeks. Most recently, JustBegin was updated on October 28, 2026 and Anythings on October 7, 2026.

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