# Gentle Start vs Startline

The clearest difference is device support: Gentle Start at 3 against Startline's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gentle Start sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Startline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gentle Start | Startline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-start-focus-timer/id6767757117/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JOHNNY LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778905380) | [慧慧 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887721875) |

## What reviewers say

### Gentle Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-start-focus-timer/id6767757117)

This app provides a simple, one-tap timer to help overcome procrastination. It focuses on the act of starting, counting up from zero without pressure or goals. Designed for those who struggle with initiating tasks, it offers a calm experience with visual themes and ambient sounds.

**Highlights:** One-tap timer start, Upward counting timer, Living themes with animations, Ambient soundscapes, Live Activities integration, No streaks or goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gentle Start Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Startline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startline-get-unstuck/id6787429193)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gentle Start free?

Gentle Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Startline free?

Startline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Gentle Start or Startline have ads?

Neither Gentle Start nor Startline shows ads.

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