Things To do vs Focus Grove
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Things To do
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With "Things Todo", effortlessly manage your personal or business tasks for the following days and weeks. If you are a kind of person who wants to add notifications fast and easy, without filling a million of fields - "Things Todo" is the right app for you. Thinks Todo is a simple task manager and focus app that helps you organize tasks, manage projects, and improve productivity. With a clean design and an easy workflow, you can: Create daily task lists Organize projects in one place Stay focused with a built-in Focus Timer Plan your day more clearly Manage work and personal tasks with ease Thinks Todo is perfect for anyone looking for a minimal and effective productivity app for iPhone and iPad. Stay organized. Stay focused. Get things done with Thinks Todo.
Focus Grove
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Struggling to stay focused without turning your phone into another distraction? Focus Grove is a calm, offline-first focus timer and Pomodoro-style study timer that turns your work sessions into a growing desk grove β unlocking one new item with every completed session. Most productivity apps feel noisy, demand accounts and subscriptions, or collect more data than youβre comfortable sharing. If you just want a simple, reliable focus app that rewards consistency, tracks your streaks, and respects your privacy, the existing options can feel bloated or intrusive. Features β’ Flexible focus timers β Use 15, 25, 50, or 90-minute presets for study sessions, revision sprints, or deep work blocks. β’ XP-based progression β Earn XP for every completed session and unlock 24 unique desk items, from plants to stationery and decor, plus multiple visual themes. β’ Motivating stats β Track streaks, total focus time, weekly charts, and a yearly heatmap designed to support long-term habit building. β’ Widgets and reliable notifications β Start a productivity session from your Home Screen and receive consistent session-end alerts, even when the app runs in the background. Focus Grove uses light, satisfying gamification that supports your focus instead of overwhelming it. Every successful session unlocks exactly one new item or theme with a small confetti moment, gradually transforming your desk into a visual record of your deep work. There are no leaderboards, no complicated currencies, and no pressure β just a distraction-free environment that gently encourages you to return, build momentum, and watch your workspace evolve over time. All your data β sessions, XP, unlocks, streaks, and stats β stays entirely on your device. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no third-party tracking. Focus Grove works the same in airplane mode as it does online, making it ideal for students, remote workers, and anyone who values privacy-first productivity tools. Focus Grove is free to start with core timers, XP progression, and statistics. Upgrade once to Focus Grove Pro to unlock: β’ Custom timers beyond 120 minutes for extended deep work β’ Ambient sounds to support concentration without switching apps β’ Additional themes and widgets for personalization β’ An ad-free experience for uninterrupted focus The Pro upgrade is a one-time purchase β no subscriptions β built for people who want a long-term focus companion without ongoing fees. Whether youβre preparing for exams, building a side project, or strengthening a daily focus habit, Focus Grove gives you a calm space to show up, concentrate, and see your progress grow. Start a session today and watch your desk grove come to life, one focused block at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Things To do at none against Focus Grove's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Focus Grove sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Things To do asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Things To do | Focus Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 60 months | β |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ha Lan | Swaminathan L |
In-app purchases
Things To do
No in-app purchases
Focus Grove
- Focus Grove Pro$1.99









