Procrastinating again?Let's see how long it actually takes.
iPhone (iOS 18 or later) · Free to try — no account, no card. Your first 3 sessions are free, and if you subscribe later you can cancel any time from the app's Settings tab.
Actually is an iPhone app that turns the task you've been putting off into a timed session and a shareable timelapse. You guess the time, hit start, and find out the truth — usually that it was far smaller than the dread around it.
How it works
For anyone with a long list of things they keep putting off — the task dread, the ADHD freeze at the start, the one job that's been weighing on your mind for weeks. A gentle nudge, no shame, no guilt trips. It isn't another to-do list app: it's for the one task you're avoiding right now.
Learn your procrastination style
A 2-minute quiz finds what usually stops you — the big picture, the perfect start, a full plate — and shapes your nudges around it.
Guess the time
Pick the thing you've been avoiding and guess how long it'll take. No judgement, just a number.
Film it
Start the session and your camera rolls. Pause any time. Your phone quietly builds a timelapse.
See the truth
Compare your guess to reality, collect badges, and watch a before-and-after you can actually share.
Every finished session is proof you can do the hard thing — and after a few, you start to trust yourself to start.
What people say
“I have a long list of tasks that seem to never be the priority. This weighs on my mind, and this app has really got me up and going. I love how I can predict how long it will take and then actually find out the real time it took. It also helps me break big tasks into smaller more manageable tasks. I am loving the momentum I have in working through the things I want to get done. This app rocks!”
5 stars on the App Store · read the reviews
What it costs
Actually is free for your first 3 sessions. After that, Actually Pro unlocks unlimited sessions, timelapses and badges. One price, everything included, no tiers of features to decode.
Free
$0first 3 sessions
No card, no account
First 3 sessions free, no account needed. Every feature, so you can see if it works for you.
Pro Annual
$39.99per year
$3.33 a month · about 11¢ a day
Best value: save 33% vs monthly ($59.88 a year). The plan the app picks for you first.
Pro Monthly
$4.99per month
$4.99 a month
Most flexible. Cancel any time and keep Pro until the month you paid for ends.
| What you get | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Timed sessions with a guess vs. reality result | 3 sessions | Unlimited |
| Before-and-after timelapse of every session | 3 sessions | Unlimited |
| Break big tasks into smaller steps | ||
| Procrastination-style quiz | ||
| Points, levels, streaks and all 27 badges | 3 sessions | Unlimited |
| Account or sign-up needed |
Payments go through your Apple ID, never through us. Cancel any time from the Settings tab in the app. Refunds are handled by Apple.
Everything stays on your phone
Actually has no accounts and no sign-in. Your tasks, videos, photos, and badges are stored on your device only. There is no advertising, no tracking across other apps or websites, and nothing is sold — just anonymous usage analytics that never include your tasks, photos, or videos. Your videos are never uploaded anywhere unless you choose to share one yourself. The Actually privacy policy lists exactly what stays on your phone, and exporting or deleting your data takes a few taps.
Who made this
“I built the Actually: Beat Procrastination app because I needed motivation to complete the tasks I've been putting off. I love the satisfying before and after timelapse I get every time I complete a task (and my house has never been cleaner).”
Michelle Theurer · solo founder of After Hour Apps, former elementary school teacher. Every support email is read by her. Michelle's founder page · more about who builds Actually
Start with the thing you've been avoiding.
The first 3 sessions are free. Pick one small task, guess the time, and let the timelapse settle the argument you've been having with yourself. Too big to face? Break big tasks into smaller steps and time each one. Streaks, levels, and badges keep the momentum going. The Actually Pro subscription and cancellation terms are written in plain language.
Download on theApp StoreNeed a human?
Email actuallysupport@afterhourapps.com and a real person will get back to you. These pages exist to support publishing, product help, billing questions, and privacy requests for the Actually iPhone app. Start with Actually support for billing and common fixes, see how Actually compares to to-do list apps, read about who builds Actually, or see every way to contact Actually.