# FLIP vs Start Now

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FLIP at none against Start Now's 1. Start Now's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Start Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. FLIP asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FLIP against 5.0 for Start Now. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | FLIP | Start Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-focus-timer/id6767826399/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-now-5-minute-timer/id6787913910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Izhan Ansari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800980817) | [CHIAMAKA N EKWEGH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787913912) |

## What reviewers say

### FLIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-focus-timer/id6767826399)

This app helps overcome procrastination by using a 2-minute rule to initiate tasks. It features a simple, single-screen interface with haptic feedback and lock-screen visibility to encourage deep work and short breaks.

**Highlights:** 2-minute kickoff timer, Flip phone for deep work, Sideways phone for breaks, Single-screen interface, Haptic feedback, Lock-screen and Live Activity, 100% on-device privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Start Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-now-5-minute-timer/id6787913910)

This app helps you overcome procrastination by focusing on starting tasks with a simple, one-tap timer. Track your progress and build consistency with a clean, minimalist design.

**Highlights:** One-tap focus timer, Unlimited task creation (Pro), Progress tracking, Daily and weekly stats, Gentle reminders, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Now Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FLIP free?

FLIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Start Now free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FLIP or Start Now?

FLIP and Start Now are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do FLIP or Start Now have ads?

Neither FLIP nor Start Now shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*