Comparison

Sloth vs Focused Work

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

Head to head
About

Sloth

This app helps you manage your time and tasks more efficiently. It allows you to set task durations, receive notifications when time is up, and control tasks from the notification center. It's designed to improve focus, overcome procrastination, and build routines.

Highlights
  • Set task lengths
  • Time-out notifications
  • Gesture-based control
  • Notification center access
  • Customization options
  • Procrastination overcoming
Features
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*** Featured in the Best New Apps category *** *** Featured on TechCrunch, BuzzFeed, Gizmodo, Product Hunt *** Sloth is a task manager that helps you be more efficient with YOUR TIME. - Set length of each task - Get notified when time runs out - Simple gesture based control - Whiz through tasks without leaving notification center - Customization options Sloth is perfect if you’re looking to: - Sharpen focus - Overcome procrastination - Conquer perfectionism - Create a personal or work routine - Make a dent in big tasks - Be more time conscious "This app has managed to motivate me to accomplish more in the past three DAYS than I've done in the past three WEEKS" "I like the approach of this app compared to the sea of other task apps in the store, it's ideal to break down tasks for studying, working etc"

About

Focused Work

This app helps users improve focus and productivity through structured timed sessions. It offers customizable timers, goal setting, and distraction blocking to build healthy work habits.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus sessions
  • Pomodoro and Flowmodoro templates
  • Distraction blocking
  • Reflection and goal tracking
  • Statistics and charts
  • Live Activities and widgets
Features
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## Featured by App Store in 150+ Countries & Regions # Hot This Week # Apps We Love Right Now # Big Apps From Small Teams # New Apps, Features, and Content ## What People Are Saying "A simple, but valuable utility for creating timed focus sessions of productivity." - MacStories "Focused Work helps you stay on track better than ever" - iMore "Focused Work makes it easy to create and manage Focused Sessions." - 9to5Mac "A tool that helps overcome that first step." - Knapsack Focused Work is a powerful timer that helps you focus and be productive. It's purpose-built for people who want to focus for long periods and struggle with this. Add structure to your day with "Focus Sessions" that encourage you to complete goals, tasks, and help you divide your time into Focus, Break, and Prepare stages. Pick from a selection of templates, including a simple timer, Pomodoro - inspired by the Pomodoro Technique, Flowmodoro - inspired by the Flowtime Technique, and other various sessions. You can also create repeatable sessions specifically tailored to your needs. Add stages, set time limits, and much more. Ultimately, Focused Work helps you be more accountable by reminding you to focus, reflect, and build healthy productivity habits by completing various daily goals. **Core Features** · A simple, powerful timer that keeps you on-task Choose what to focus on. Start the timer. Get stuff done! · Curated Basic Sessions to get started Run a Pomodoro session, Flowmodoro session, or even just a simple timer · Create Focus Sessions Tailor them to your needs with a plethora of configurable options · Reminders Be reminded to stay focused, when to take breaks, and also to start a focus session! · Reflection Track what went well for you during your focus session and what you can improve upon · Scratch Pad Jot down thoughts that come to mind during your session and return to them after · Daily Goals Completing your daily focus goals earns you a streak and helps you form healthy productivity habits · Statistics & Charts Review recent productivity across the past week, month, and year · Block Distractions Select apps and websites you want to restrict access to during a session · In-app Shortcuts Automation Automatically perform actions as you progress through your session, such as turning on Focus · Link with Toggl Track Explore advanced time tracking by linking with Toggl to create time entries, assign projects and tags · Productivity Export Export completed sessions in CSV format **iOS & iPadOS Features** Focused Work is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with extensive support for each platform; · Live Activities Control your session from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island · Interactive Widgets Control your session, view daily goals, and start a session from the Home Screen · Control Center Widgets Start a session or access the Scratch Pad with Control Widgets · StandBy Interact with your session while iPhone is in StandBy · Spotlight Search Quick start and interact with sessions from search · Focus Filters Filter which sessions can be viewed & started based on the active Focus · App Shortcuts & Siri Start and interact with a session via various shortcuts that can also be linked together · Picture-in-Picture Show a floating timer above other apps with Picture-in-Picture mode · Session Alerts on all devices Start a session on one device and receive update alerts on others with Focused Work installed · iCloud Syncing Sync productivity stats & created sessions between devices · Privacy Focused Your data is securely stored and managed via iCloud. No account registration. · And much more Mac Support, Share Sheet controls, App Icons, Keyboard Shortcuts, VoiceOver, Split View & Slide Over, Low Power Mode, Drag & Drop, Dark Mode, URL Schemes If you have any questions, please reach out to focusedworkapp@michaeltigas.com.au Privacy Policy: https://focusedwork.app/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use: https://focusedwork.app/terms/

Screenshots

Sloth4 screens
Focused Work4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focused Work at 85% against Sloth's 73%. Focused Work also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Sloth's advantage is iOS requirement (8.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Sloth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focused Work sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sloth ships an update fortnightly, Focused Work weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sloth versus Focused Work: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlothFocused Work
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (603 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews84.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—603 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS8.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJafar NajafovMichael Tigas

Customer experience

Sloth

All ratings181 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative19.6%

Focused Work

All ratings603 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.8%

User reviews

Sloth

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Keeps me on time
  • 🚀 Helps me be productive
  • 👍 Simple and helpful
  • 👍 Brilliant app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Paid version doesn't work
  • 💡 No lifetime subscription option
  • 💡 No audible alarms
  • 🐛 Timer doesn't reset automatically

Focused Work

From 603 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 GAME CHANGER
  • 👍 Good app
  • 👍 Good Product
  • 🚀 Phenomenal
  • 👍 Great productivity app!

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Shouldn't be a subscription
  • 🐛 Reminders are annoying
  • 🔒 Stop nagging people for reviews
  • 🔒 App for iwatch is still missing in 2025.
  • 🔒 Could be an amazing timer

Bugs and requests

Sloth

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Paid version doesn't work as expected
  • Preset lists don't function properly
  • Alarms don't work
  • Timer issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to move preset lists
  • Sync across devices
  • Windows/Android version
  • Ability to subtract time from tasks
  • Continuous alarm even when app is closed
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  • Ability to see total time for all tasks
  • Automatic task list repeat

Focused Work

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Stuck on a session: Gap time
  • Desktop doesn't sync with phone

Requested features

4 requests
  • Need iwatch app
  • Calendar integration?
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sloth

One-time1
  • Sloth Pro$4.99
14 purchases

Focused Work

Subscriptions6
  • Focused Work Pro (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • Focused Work Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Focused Work Pro (1 month)$6.991 Month
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  • Focused Work Pro (1 year)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Focused Work Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Focused Work Pro (1 year)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time8
  • Little Tip$0.99
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
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  • Large Tip$9.99
  • Massive Tip$19.99
  • Focused Work Pro Lifetime$59.99
  • Focused Work Pro Lifetime$89.99
  • Focused Work Pro Lifetime$119.99

Questions

Is Sloth free?
Sloth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focused Work free?
Focused Work is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sloth or Focused Work have ads?
Neither Sloth nor Focused Work shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sloth or Focused Work?
Sloth ships an update fortnightly, and Focused Work weekly. Most recently, Sloth was updated on October 6, 2026 and Focused Work on October 7, 2026.

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