Comparison

Simple Checklist vs JustStart

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

Head to head
About

Simple Checklist

Easily manage your recurring tasks and track your progress with a simple checklist. Perfect for routines like morning rituals or daily workouts, this app helps you stay on track and visualize your achievements.

Highlights
  • Create checklists with checkable items
  • Share checklists with others
  • Track completion progress
  • Graph number of completions over a week
  • Manage recurring tasks
Features
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Simple Checklist puts easy checklist management in your pocket. Keep track of your progress as you step through a checklist of items, such as your morning ritual, your daily workout routine, or the steps to launch your space craft. FEATURES - Create checklists with items to be checked off. - Share checklists. - Complete checklists and graph number of completions over the last week. SUPPORT If you have any feedback or questions, we'd love to hear from you! You can reach us at simplechecklistapphelp@gmail.com or @simplecheckapp on Twitter.

About

JustStart

Features
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The hardest part of having ADHD isn't understanding what to do — it's starting. JustStart is built around one simple truth: the smaller the first step, the easier it is to begin. Break any task into pieces small enough to actually start, then use a body doubling timer to keep your focus going. TASK BREAKDOWN — START IN 3 SECONDS Add a task, hit "Break It Down," and JustStart splits it into micro-steps you can actually begin. No more staring at "write report" on your to-do list. Instead: "open document," "write one sentence," "find one source." The first step is always achievable. BODY DOUBLING TIMER Body doubling is one of the most effective focus strategies for ADHD brains — working alongside someone else (even virtually) dramatically improves task completion. JustStart's body doubling mode pairs you with focus sessions so you're never alone in the struggle. HYPERFOCUS ALARM ADHD hyperfocus is a double-edged sword. JustStart's hyperfocus alarm gently interrupts you after a set time — reminding you to eat, move, or switch tasks before hours have vanished without you noticing. ADHD-FRIENDLY DESIGN No overwhelming dashboards. No endless lists. JustStart shows you one thing at a time — the very next step you need to take. Minimal visual clutter, high contrast options, and large touch targets make it accessible when your brain is already at capacity. FOCUS TIMER WITH FLEXIBLE INTERVALS Whether you prefer 25-minute Pomodoro blocks, 10-minute sprints, or custom intervals, JustStart's focus timer adapts to how your brain works — not how productivity gurus say it should work. WIDGET — YOUR NEXT STEP, ALWAYS VISIBLE The JustStart widget shows your current task's next step directly on your home screen. Glance, tap, start. No unlocking, no navigating, no decision fatigue. STREAKS BUILT FOR ADHD BRAINS Traditional streak systems punish one bad day and reset everything. JustStart's streak system is forgiving by design — rewarding consistency over perfection, and celebrating effort rather than output. REMINDERS THAT ACTUALLY LAND Smart, non-repetitive reminders that vary their message and timing so your brain doesn't tune them out. Because the fifteenth identical notification is invisible to an ADHD brain. JustStart is for adults and teens with ADHD, ADD, or anyone who struggles with task initiation, executive dysfunction, time blindness, or chronic overwhelm. You are not lazy. You just need a different kind of start. Free tier: 10 active tasks, basic focus timer. A subscription unlocks unlimited tasks, body doubling sessions, full focus history, custom hyperfocus alarm profiles, advanced widgets, and detailed productivity insights. Questions? hello@sourcesoftware.net Terms: https://juststart.sourcesoftware.net/terms.html

Screenshots

Simple Checklist3 screens
JustStart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JustStart at Free against Simple Checklist's $2.99. Simple Checklist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support 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

JustStart is free to download; Simple Checklist costs $2.99 up front. JustStart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simple Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Checklist versus JustStart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ChecklistJustStart
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMichael GalloyDeniz Demirel

In-app purchases

None

Simple Checklist

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

JustStart

Subscriptions2
  • ADHD Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ADHD Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Checklist free?
Simple Checklist costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JustStart free?
JustStart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Checklist or JustStart have ads?
Neither Simple Checklist nor JustStart shows ads.

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