# Coves vs CanGoal

The clearest difference is rating: CanGoal at 4.7 against Coves's 4.2. CanGoal also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 67%) and ratings volume (72 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coves sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and CanGoal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CanGoal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CanGoal has 72 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Coves's written reviews are positive against 95% of CanGoal's.

Coves ships an update every 3 weeks, CanGoal every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coves | CanGoal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-focus-timer/id1400641344/reviews) | **[4.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cangoal-simple-task-planner/id6443831421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [朋 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220314101) | [Zaozao Island Technology CO., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388215616) |

## What reviewers say

### Coves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-focus-timer/id1400641344)

This study app integrates task prioritization, focus timing using the Pomodoro Technique, and spaced repetition for memory retention. It helps users plan their study sessions, block distractions, and track progress with detailed analytics.

**Highlights:** Eisenhower Matrix for task prioritization, Pomodoro, Countdown, and Stopwatch focus timers, Spaced repetition for memory review, Daily/weekly focus goal setting, Detailed focus analytics and reports, Ambient sounds for distraction blocking

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ringtones | $1.99 | one-time |
| White noise | $1.99 | one-time |
| Member | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |


### CanGoal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cangoal-simple-task-planner/id6443831421)

This app helps you track goals and habits with a fun, engaging interface. Visualize progress with charts and customize your experience. It offers "Goal Buddies" for motivation and syncs data across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Goal tracking, Schedule checklists, Goal Buddies for motivation, Focus timers, Habit tracking, Customizable interface, iCloud data synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coves free?

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

### Is CanGoal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coves or CanGoal?

CanGoal is rated higher. Coves averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while CanGoal averages 4.7 from 72 ratings.

### Do Coves or CanGoal have ads?

Neither Coves nor CanGoal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coves or CanGoal?

Coves ships an update every 3 weeks, and CanGoal every 11 days. Most recently, Coves was updated on September 29, 2026 and CanGoal on October 9, 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.*