# 2Do vs Focused Work

The clearest difference is price: Focused Work at Free against 2Do's $19.99. Focused Work also leads on ratings volume (607 vs 22) and device support (4 vs 1). 2Do's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Focused Work is free to download; 2Do costs $19.99 up front. Focused Work sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 2Do asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 2Do against 4.7 for Focused Work. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focused Work has 607 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of 2Do's written reviews are positive against 85% of Focused Work's.

2Do ships an update daily, Focused Work weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2Do | Focused Work |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2do-to-do-list-tasks-and-notes/id1470067606/reviews)** | [4.7 (607 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **607** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 84.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 167 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beehive Innovations Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/285944186) | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) |

## What reviewers say

### 2Do

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2do-to-do-list-tasks-and-notes/id1470067606)

Manage tasks, checklists, and projects with flexible organization. Capture ideas naturally with text input, Siri, or email, and sync across devices. Organize with lists, groups, and smart lists for efficient workflow.

**Highlights:** Natural language task capture, Sub-tasks and checklists, Customizable lists and groups, Smart lists for saved searches, Location-based reminders, Cross-device sync options, Collaboration features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Focused Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394)

This app helps users improve focus and productivity through structured timed sessions. It offers customizable timers, goal setting, and distraction blocking to build healthy work habits.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus sessions, Pomodoro and Flowmodoro templates, Distraction blocking, Reflection and goal tracking, Statistics and charts, Live Activities and widgets

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Little Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 GAME CHANGER
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Good Product
- 🚀 Phenomenal
- 👍 Great productivity app!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Shouldn't be a subscription
- 🐛 Reminders are annoying
- 🔒 Stop nagging people for reviews
- 🔒 App for iwatch is still missing in 2025.
- 🔒 Could be an amazing timer

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Stuck on a session: Gap time
- Desktop doesn't sync with phone

**Requested features**

- Need iwatch app
- Calendar integration?
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2Do free?

2Do costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Focused Work free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2Do or Focused Work?

2Do is rated higher. 2Do averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Focused Work averages 4.7 from 607 ratings.

### Do 2Do or Focused Work have ads?

Neither 2Do nor Focused Work shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2Do or Focused Work?

2Do ships an update daily, and Focused Work weekly. Most recently, 2Do was updated on November 7, 2026 and Focused Work 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.*