# Start Now vs DayTimer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DayTimer at 3 against Start Now's 1. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Start Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and DayTimer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Start Now against 5.0 for DayTimer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Start Now | DayTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-now-5-minute-timer/id6787913910/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daytimer-time-blocking/id6799576985/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHIAMAKA N EKWEGH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787913912) | [Rajai Baboun](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799576987) |

## 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 |


### DayTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daytimer-time-blocking/id6799576985)

This app provides a minimal and calm way to structure your day with timed blocks and breaks. It allows for on-the-fly adjustments to your schedule, ensuring you can adapt to interruptions without falling behind. Save common schedules as templates for easy reuse.

**Highlights:** Timed task blocks, Automatic schedule re-flow, On-the-fly task insertion, Task rearrangement, Reusable day templates, Scheduled day loading

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Little Boost! | $0.99 | one-time |
| DayTimer Supporter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Tip! | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Start Now free?

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

### Is DayTimer free?

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

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

Start Now and DayTimer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Start Now or DayTimer have ads?

Neither Start Now nor DayTimer shows ads.

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