# Start Now vs Sift

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Start Now at 15.0 against Sift's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Start Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Sift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Start Now | Sift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-now-5-minute-timer/id6787913910/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHIAMAKA N EKWEGH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787913912) | [Anshul Jain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823688921) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Sift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sift-pdf-scanner-and-ocr/id6792081358)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sift Pro (Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Sift Pro (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| Sift Pro (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Start Now free?

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

### Is Sift free?

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

### Do Start Now or Sift have ads?

Neither Start Now nor Sift shows ads.

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