# Focus Task vs Task Bowl

The clearest difference is rating: Task Bowl at 5.0 against Focus Task's 4.4. Task Bowl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months). Focus Task's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Task sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Task Bowl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Task Bowl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Task has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Focus Task's written reviews are positive against 100% of Task Bowl's.

Focus Task ships an update every 8 months, Task Bowl every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Task | Task Bowl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-task-one-at-a-time/id1244537643/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-bowl-random-task-picker/id6779429737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [ZACHARY ALLEN JOB](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779429739) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Task

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-task-one-at-a-time/id1244537643)

This app helps you tackle overwhelming to-do lists by presenting one task at a time in full screen. It's designed to reduce anxiety and improve focus, making it easier to start and complete tasks. Features include task timers, lock screen integration, and customizable lists.

**Highlights:** One task displayed full screen, Swipe to mark done or skip, Random task selection, Task timers with countdown, Lock screen and Dynamic Island integration, Multiple customizable lists, Home screen widget

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock full version | $4.99 | one-time |


### Task Bowl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-bowl-random-task-picker/id6779429737)

This app helps you decide what to do next by randomly selecting a task from your list. It's designed to reduce decision fatigue and make tackling your to-do list more enjoyable.

**Highlights:** Random task selection, Add custom tasks, Simple interface, Daily task focus, Flexible task management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Task free?

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

### Is Task Bowl free?

Task Bowl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Task or Task Bowl?

Task Bowl is rated higher. Focus Task averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Task Bowl averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Focus Task or Task Bowl have ads?

Neither Focus Task nor Task Bowl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Task or Task Bowl?

Focus Task ships an update every 8 months, and Task Bowl every 5 days. Most recently, Focus Task was updated on November 13, 2026 and Task Bowl on November 13, 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.*