Comparison

Nautilus vs Focus Timer & To

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

Head to head
About

Nautilus

This app is a research-focused web browser and writing tool for iPad and iPhone. It allows users to read, annotate web pages and PDFs, and use AI for summarization and content generation. The app also supports document creation and organization, syncing across cloud services.

Highlights
  • Web browsing with research tools
  • AI-powered page summarization and translation
  • Direct annotation on web pages and PDFs
  • Export markup as PDF, Word, or Markdown
  • Integrated document drafting and organization
  • Cloud syncing with Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud
  • Lecture and interview recording with transcripts
Features
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Nautilus is a web browser built for research. Read the web, mark it up, ask AI about what you find, and write up your work without leaving the app, on iPad and iPhone. Students, researchers, journalists, writers and professionals use it to go from first search to finished document in one place. Browse with research tools built in Open pages in tabs, pin the ones you come back to, and keep sites in bookmarks and history. Switch to Reader for a clean page without distractions, or let Reader turn on automatically. Request the desktop version of a site when you need it. Understand any page Ask AI about the page you're reading. Summarize a long article, or translate a page into your language or into English, then switch back to the original at any time. Circle it with Magic Lasso Circle a passage, chart or image on a page. Ask AI to explain it, ask your own question, highlight it, or save it as a clip on your Clippings board so your findings stay together. Mark up the web Draw and write directly on web pages. Export a page with your markup as a PDF in A4, Letter or Legal size, or as a Word document, Markdown, RTF, plain text or an image. Read and annotate your sources Open PDFs, papers and reports in tabs beside your web pages. Highlight, write in the margins, add comments, and compare two documents side by side. Fill and sign forms, scan paper pages into PDFs, measure scaled drawings, and hide sensitive text before you share. Write it up Draft in Word documents, RTF, Markdown or plain text. Plan a long paper or book section by section on a Corkboard, keep your sources open next to the draft, take snapshots of earlier versions, and compile everything into one document or ebook. Study Projects gather the readings for each subject in one place. AI help from first idea to final draft Chat through ideas, ask about your own documents, and get explanations. Rewrite, simplify, correct spelling and grammar, change the tone, or translate what you've written. Also in Nautilus Record lectures and interviews and create transcripts. Connect ideas on whiteboards with sticky notes, organize plans in outlines, and work through calculations and charts in Math Notebooks. Your library, safe and in sync Keep documents in folders and notebooks with covers, and find anything with search. Export to PDF, Word, HTML, EPUB and more. Sync with iCloud, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive or WebDAV. Automatic saving, recovery and backups protect your work, and passcodes lock the app or private folders. Formerly Notes Writer Pro Nautilus is the new name of Notes Writer Pro. Your existing PDF notes and outlines open here. Privacy Policy http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus Timer & To

Enhance your study and work sessions with powerful focus timers and distraction blocking. Organize tasks with simple to-do lists, track your progress visually, and stay motivated with gamified challenges. Achieve your goals and maximize productivity.

Highlights
  • Distraction blocking
  • Focus timers
  • To-do lists
  • Progress tracking
  • Gamified experience
  • Screen time control
Features
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Focus Timer: Study & Productivity Say goodbye to distractions and hello to productivity! Focus Timer is your ultimate app for studying, working, and achieving goals. Stay on track, manage your time, and get things done with powerful focus sessions. Why Choose Focus Timer? Block Distractions: Lock distracting apps to stay focused. Track Progress: Visual stats show your productivity growth. Set Goals: Plan tasks with simple to-do lists and daily goals. track your focus and achieve more. Stay Motivated: Earn rewards and complete exciting challenges to keep going. Custom Focus: Adjust session lengths to fit your style. Key Features Focus Sessions: Set timers for deep, distraction-free work or study. To-Do Lists: Organize tasks without stress, no strict schedules. Screen Time Control: Limit time-wasting apps and scrolling. Gamified Experience: Earn crystals, level up, and stay engaged. Private & Secure: Your data stays safe—we don’t collect personal info. Perfect for Students & Professionals Whether you’re studying for exams or tackling work tasks, Focus Timer helps you avoid procrastination and maximize focus. Personalize your sessions, track progress, and build habits that last. Ready to Focus? Download Focus Timer now and take control of your time. Study smarter, work better, and unlock your most productive self today!

Screenshots

Nautilus4 screens
Focus Timer & To4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Timer & To at 88% against Nautilus's 48%. Focus Timer & To also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). Nautilus's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 55). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Nautilus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Focus Timer & To sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus Timer & To holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nautilus has 3.2K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Nautilus's written reviews are positive against 88% of Focus Timer & To's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nautilus ships an update fortnightly, Focus Timer & To every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nautilus versus Focus Timer & To: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNautilusFocus Timer & To
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.2K ratings)4.8 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.2K — better55
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB131 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLMornhouse Limited

Customer experience

Nautilus

All ratings3,239 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews787 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral15.1%
Negative36.6%

Focus Timer & To

All ratings54 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Nautilus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Notes randomly disappearing
  • Formatting issues with text and images
  • Unreliable audio recording and playback
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to transfer files between free and pro versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Improved eraser and shape tools
  • Customizable keyboard and toolbar
  • Better integration with cloud storage
  • Ability to rotate and resize images

Focus Timer & To

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nautilus

Subscriptions2
  • Nautilus Unlock All and AI3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Nautilus Unlock All and AI3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nautilus Pro Lifetime$14.99
10 purchases

Focus Timer & To

Subscriptions9
  • 30 Days of Focus Power3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Month PRO trial3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • 1 Month Focus3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Focus for 30 Days3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly access for Elmnts3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Focus Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Year of Focus$79.991 Year
  • Annual Focus$79.991 Year
  • Year of Productivity$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PROFree

Questions

Is Nautilus free?
Nautilus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Timer & To free?
Focus Timer & To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nautilus or Focus Timer & To?
Focus Timer & To is rated higher. Nautilus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Focus Timer & To averages 4.8 from 55 ratings.
Do Nautilus or Focus Timer & To have ads?
Neither Nautilus nor Focus Timer & To shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nautilus or Focus Timer & To?
Nautilus ships an update fortnightly, and Focus Timer & To every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nautilus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Focus Timer & To on November 8, 2026.

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