Comparison

Flocus vs Mindlist

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

Head to head
About

Flocus

This app helps you organize your day by combining your calendar and to-do list. It offers a flexible way to manage tasks, visualize your schedule with colors, and quickly add new items on the go. Stay focused on what matters with this all-in-one life organizer.

Highlights
  • Color-coded calendar view
  • Flexible task organization
  • Quick task addition
  • Integrated calendar and to-do list
  • Visual progress tracking
Features
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flocus helps you stay on track. Flexibly organize your tasks throughout your day – and instantly see what’s happening in your life. “I have stopped using multiple written down papers and planning lists. STOPPED. That’s one life better organized and able to focus on what really matters.” Kat Bern – Active User With flocus you can: • Instantly see what’s going on --> colors! • Organize tasks in a simplified calendar view --> realistic! • Easily move tasks around --> super flexible! • Quickly add tasks on-the-go --> get it out of your mind! • Admire big, fat, green checkmarks --> never forget how awesome you are! flocus combines your calendar and to-do list and brings together every single item that competes for your time. It’s your one place to go to for organizing your life.

About

Mindlist

This app helps you manage your daily schedule and tasks with a minimalist interface. It offers features like reminders, calendar visualization, and customizable task lists to boost productivity without distractions.

Highlights
  • No ads
  • Customizable task lists
  • Reminders for appointments
  • Calendar visualization
  • Simple and fast task entry
  • Dark mode
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Mindlist is a simple, beautiful, and powerful to-do list app designed to help you stay focused, organized, and in control of your day. Plan your tasks, manage your schedule, create checklists, set reminders, and organize everything that matters — without unnecessary complexity. Whether you are managing work, study, errands, personal goals, chores, or daily routines, Mindlist gives you a calm and minimal space to keep everything clear. No complicated setup. No clutter. No ads. Just your tasks, your plans, and a simple way to get things done. Mindlist is built for everyday productivity. Add a task in seconds, set a date, create a reminder, organize your lists, and see what needs your attention. The app is fast, intuitive, and easy to use from the first launch. KEY FEATURES • Minimalist design A clean, distraction-free interface that helps you focus on what matters. • iCloud sync Keep your tasks, lists, reminders, and plans in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • No ads Stay focused without distractions, pop-ups, or intrusive advertising. • Smart reminders Never miss important tasks, meetings, appointments, deadlines, or daily routines. • Calendar planning View your schedule clearly and plan your day, week, and upcoming tasks with ease. Recurring tasks are now shown directly in Calendar, so your routines are easier to see and manage. • Recurring tasks Create repeating tasks for habits, routines, chores, bills, workouts, study sessions, and more. Set an end date for recurring tasks when a routine or plan should not repeat forever. • Custom task lists Personalize your lists with colors, icons, and display options that match the way you work. • Simple and fast task creation Quickly add tasks, set dates, enable reminders, and organize your plan in just a few taps. • Organized lists Drag, reorder, and arrange your lists so everything stays exactly where you need it. Mindlist is perfect for: • Daily to-do lists • Work tasks • Study and homework planning • Personal goals • Shopping lists • Chores and home organization • Habit tracking • Appointments and deadlines • Simple project planning • Family and personal routines Mindlist is free to use, with optional Premium features available for users who want to unlock even more functionality. Premium is a one-time purchase, giving you lifetime access to all premium features. Download Mindlist today and turn your plans into progress — one task at a time.

Screenshots

Flocus4 screens
Mindlist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mindlist at 4.7 against Flocus's 3.7. Mindlist also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 3) and review sentiment (76% vs 60%). Flocus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mindlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mindlist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindlist has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Flocus's written reviews are positive against 76% of Mindlist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flocus ships an update every 4 weeks, Mindlist fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Flocus versus Mindlist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlocusMindlist
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews76.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlying Phoenix OODNova Ocean

Customer experience

Flocus

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Mindlist

All ratings1,618 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative13.5%

Bugs and requests

Flocus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mindlist

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tasks disappearing or not being saved
  • Repeating tasks not functioning properly
  • Calendar integration issues
  • Syncing problems between devices
  • Unexpected app behavior after updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add shortcuts for Mac version
  • Implement subtasks and task filtering
  • Improve calendar integration and timeline view
  • Add ability to move tasks between lists
  • Implement Apple Watch support
Show 5 more
  • Provide more customization options
  • Add Siri integration
  • Improve syncing between devices
  • Implement automatic task reminders
  • Add ability to create recurring tasks with flexible schedules

In-app purchases

None

Flocus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mindlist

One-time1
  • Buy Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Flocus free?
Flocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mindlist free?
Mindlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flocus or Mindlist?
Mindlist is rated higher. Flocus averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Mindlist averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Flocus or Mindlist have ads?
Neither Flocus nor Mindlist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flocus or Mindlist?
Flocus ships an update every 4 weeks, and Mindlist fortnightly. Most recently, Flocus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mindlist on October 24, 2026.

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