WriterDuet vs Focus 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WriterDuet
This intuitive screenwriting software offers real-time collaboration and powerful features for writers on the go. Its user-friendly interface allows for instant writing, with robust tools for outlining, reporting, and revision management. Secure and industry-standard, it ensures your work is always saved and accessible.
- Real-time collaboration
- Offline mode
- Card outliner
- Revision drafts
- Automatic statistics
- Export from any point
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A simple and intuitive interface lets you dive into writing instantly on the go or as you lay in bed and stare at your phone screen (check out dark editor if that's you). While we've focused on ease of use for mobile, we also haven't restricted you from taking advantage of all of the power that WriterDuet has to offer on other platforms. So go wild! Industry-standard, secure, and intuitive screenwriting software. Features: • Real-time collaboration between users and devices • Smart line types and one-touch icons • Auto-save • Card outliner • Export from any point in history • Offline mode • Filter by line type or with custom tags • Scene & Location, Character Reports • Automatic statistics • Revision Drafts and Auto-Snapshots Testimonials: "WriterDuet is the most intuitive, most user-friendly scriptwriting software I’ve ever used.” – Ed Solomon (Men in Black, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure) “WriterDuet helped me escape Final Draft. Being web-based gives me the flexibility to write anywhere on any system. And I never have to worry about crashes and lost hours of work ever again. ... I recommend it to every other screenwriter I meet.” – Christopher Ford (SpiderMan: Homecoming, Robot & Frank) “The app saves my whole thought process for me. On top of that, these guys are iterating the app so fast, they're running circles around the industry leader. WriterDuet definitely feels like the future.” – Andy Bobrow (Community, Malcolm in the Middle, Last Man On Earth) "WriterDuet combines instinct and user-friendliness for a unique and exhilarating way for writers to collaborate, whether in real-time or in non-synchronized work. It has features that are vital for teamwork in scriptwriting. It's a meticulously-created gem, and a must-have for collaborations" - Jim Uhls (Fight Club) “Do yourself a favor and use WriterDuet.” – Alisha Brophy & Scott Miles (Nicholl Fellowship 2014 winners, White Girl Problems)
Focus 3
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Focus does not begin when a timer starts. It begins when the mind is ready. Most productivity tools rush you straight into a countdown, but your brain is often still trapped in the momentum of the previous task. This "shallow start" leads to low-quality focus. Focus 3 is designed to fill this neglected gap. The 3-Minute Mental Ritual This is not a meditation course. It is a precision-engineered pre-work ritual: The Sacred Strike: A deep singing bowl hit to forcibly switch your brain's "channel." Respiratory Rhythm: No ticking numbers. Follow the pulsing orb for a natural breathing flow. Intentional Clarity: In the final moments, face the ultimate question: What is your most important task now? Our Minimalist Manifesto Zero Timer Anxiety: No distracting countdowns during the session. Zero Data Pressure: No history, no badges, no streaks. We don't track you; we clear you. Silent Departure: It ends quietly, leaving you with nothing but a calm, resolute mind. Focus 3. Three minutes to land. One hour to fly. 专注并非始于计时器开启的那一刻,而始于大脑准备就绪的那一瞬。 大多数生产力工具会让你直接进入倒计时,但此时你的大脑往往还停留在上一项任务的惯性中。这种“无效开始”会导致随后的专注质量低下。Focus 3 正是为了填补这段被忽视的空白而生。 3分钟的心理仪式 这不是冥想课程,而是你开始深度工作前的心理预热: 钟声启程: 敲击灵魂的颂钵禅鸣,强制大脑切换频道。 呼吸律动: 抛弃跳动的数字。跟随律动的圆环,进入最自然的呼吸流。 意图设定: 在练习的最后时刻,明确那件你此刻最重要的事情。 我们的极简原则 无数字焦虑: 练习过程中绝对没有倒计时跳动,只有视觉的律动。 无数据压力: 没有历史记录,没有成就勋章。我们不追踪你的表现,只负责清空你的杂念。 静默退出: 结束后悄无声息,不打断那份好不容易找回的笃定感。 Focus 3。三分钟着陆,一小时起飞。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WriterDuet at 13.0 against Focus 3's 16.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | WriterDuet | Focus 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (72 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 72 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WriterDuet Inc. | CHI MING |
Bugs and requests
WriterDuet
Reported bugs
5 issues- Freezing on login screen
- Disappearing text and formatting errors
- Inability to access or export projects
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inconsistent behavior across platforms
Requested features
5 requests- Offline mode support
- Improved mobile app optimization
- More customization options
- Better integration with other writing tools
- Expanded template and formatting options
Focus 3
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WriterDuet
No in-app purchases
Focus 3
No in-app purchases









