# 番茄ToDo vs Focusing

The clearest difference is rating: 番茄ToDo at 4.9 against Focusing's 4.4. 番茄ToDo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 58). Focusing's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.3). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 番茄ToDo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Focusing sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

番茄ToDo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 番茄ToDo has 4.8K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of 番茄ToDo's written reviews are positive against 90% of Focusing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

番茄ToDo ships an update every 2 weeks, Focusing every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 番茄ToDo | Focusing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo/id1242689729/reviews)** | [4.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusing-keep-focused/id1492395642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Paitui Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242689728) | [晨铭 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468077452) |

## What reviewers say

### 番茄ToDo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo/id1242689729)

This app combines a minimalist Pomodoro timer with a "study mode" to help users focus and avoid distractions. It also includes habit tracking, reminders, and white noise to enhance productivity and self-discipline.

**Highlights:** Study mode to block distractions, Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions, Habit tracking with quantitative measurement, Forced reminders to complete tasks, High-definition white noise for focus, Study room feature for shared focus sessions, Detailed statistics and Apple Health integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 番茄ToDo季度卡（3 个月） | $1.99 | one-time |
| 番茄ToDo季度卡（6个月） | $2.99 | one-time |
| 番茄ToDo季度卡（三年） | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Efficient and helpful app
- 🚀 Lightweight and easy to use
- 💡 Comprehensive features for productivity
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🌐 Lack of English language support
- 🔒 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- White screen issue when editing whitelist
- Inconsistent behavior of 'study mode' locking
- Countdown timer not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve syncing across devices
- Introduce dark mode theme
- Allow more customization of timers and backgrounds
- Add multi-user functionality for shared study sessions


### Focusing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusing-keep-focused/id1492395642)

This tool helps you avoid phone distractions and cultivate an efficient lifestyle. Select an image, start a focus session, and watch virtual grass grow as you concentrate. If you use your phone during a session, it will end automatically.

**Highlights:** Virtual grass growth visualization, Focus session timer, Automatic session termination on phone use, Customizable focus images, Develops efficient lifestyle habits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $1.49 | per month |
| 连续包季会员 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 连续包年会员 | $14.99 | per year |
| 六十颗种子 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 三百颗种子 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 番茄ToDo free?

番茄ToDo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focusing free?

Focusing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 番茄ToDo or Focusing?

番茄ToDo is rated higher. 番茄ToDo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Focusing averages 4.4 from 58 ratings.

### Do 番茄ToDo or Focusing have ads?

Neither 番茄ToDo nor Focusing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 番茄ToDo or Focusing?

番茄ToDo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Focusing every 2 months. Most recently, 番茄ToDo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Focusing on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*