First Five
Mattias Ahlstrom Productivity iPhoneiPadiPod touch
First Five is a free Productivity app for iPhone and iPad by Mattias Ahlstrom. Requires iOS 16.0. Updated September 10, 2025.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 4 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 10
- 2025 · v1.0
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About First Five
Beat procrastination with science-backed micro-commitments FirstFive transforms overwhelming tasks into gentle 5-minute starts. Based on research from Tim Pychyl's Procrastination Lab and the Zeigarnik Effect, our pressure-free timer helps you bypass emotional resistance and build natural momentum. Why 5 minutes works: • 90% of people continue interrupted tasks (Zeigarnik Effect) • Micro-commitments reduce procrastination more than traditional methods • No pressure = no fight-or-flight response blocking productivity • Perfect for ADHD, autism spectrum, and anxiety-sensitive users Features: • Countdown to zero, then counts up indefinitely • No harsh alarms or forced stops • 5 beautiful themes with smooth animations • Gentle completion celebration with smile • Works with your natural rhythms, not against them Transform "I can't start" into "I'll just do 5 minutes" and watch momentum build naturally.
App privacy
The developer, Mattias Ahlstrom, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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