# Check This vs Focus Pocus

The clearest difference is rating: Check This at 3.4 against Focus Pocus's 2.0. Check This also leads on ratings volume (122 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Focus Pocus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Check This sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Focus Pocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Check This holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Check This has 122 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Check This's written reviews are positive against 67% of Focus Pocus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Check This ships an update weekly, Focus Pocus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Check This | Focus Pocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-this-to-do-list/id1419887717/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pocus-pomodoro-timer/id1544318075/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 79 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shachar Bleytman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653886880) | [11698826 Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544318227) |

## What reviewers say

### Check This

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-this-to-do-list/id1419887717)

Organize your life with a colorful and intuitive to-do list app. Create custom categories with unique colors, add items, pin important tasks, and set due dates. Features include notifications, subtasks, and a gradient effect for visual organization.

**Highlights:** Customizable categories with color coding, Add, pin, and sort to-do items, Notifications and due dates, Subtasks for complex tasks, Gradient effect for visual organization, Search and edit items easily

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing with color options
- 📁 Organized lists and categories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Accidental list/item deletion
- 🔄 Reordering issues after checking off items

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when adding new items
- Lists randomly getting deleted or rearranged
- Inability to retrieve deleted lists

**Requested features**

- Sync between iPhone and iPad
- Ability to add due dates and notes
- Search functionality within lists
- Auto-capitalization of entries


### Focus Pocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pocus-pomodoro-timer/id1544318075)

This minimalist timer uses the Pomodoro technique to enhance focus and productivity. Its unobtrusive design and subtle movements minimize distractions, allowing you to concentrate on your tasks with customizable sound options.

**Highlights:** Distraction-minimizing interface, Pomodoro technique timer, Customizable notifications and metronome, Lightweight and fast ~1MB download, Privacy-conscious design, Easy-to-use controls

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Check This free?

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

### Is Focus Pocus free?

Focus Pocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Check This or Focus Pocus?

Check This is rated higher. Check This averages 3.4 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Focus Pocus averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Check This or Focus Pocus have ads?

Neither Check This nor Focus Pocus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Check This or Focus Pocus?

Check This ships an update weekly, and Focus Pocus every 5 weeks. Most recently, Check This was updated on November 2, 2026 and Focus Pocus on November 3, 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.*