Comparison

Sunsama vs Focusly

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

Head to head
About

Sunsama

This companion mobile app syncs with its desktop counterpart to help you manage tasks and calendar events on the go. Quickly add new tasks, schedule them, and review your daily plan to maintain focus and stay organized when away from your desk.

Highlights
  • Add tasks quickly on the go
  • Schedule tasks onto your calendar
  • Review your daily plan
  • Syncs with Google Calendar
  • Syncs with Outlook Calendar
  • Companion to desktop app
Features
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*Companion app to the desktop app* You can use the Sunsama mobile app once you've planned your first day from the Sunsama desktop app. This mobile app is built as a companion to the desktop app to help you stay in sync when you're away from your desk, not as a standalone replacement. *Add tasks quickly* When a new tasks comes up and you're not at your desk, quickly add it to your task list. You can schedule it onto your calendar and move it to the right spot on your list to work on it later. *Stay true to your plan* Review what you planned for the day. Create a calm, focused space to stay on top of your workload. *Synced with your calendar* Browse both your tasks and calendar events each day. Synced with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar.

About

Focusly

This task manager helps individuals with ADHD or busy schedules stay organized without feeling overwhelmed. It offers a focused view of daily tasks, integrated focus sessions with a stopwatch, and flexible planning tools. The app also includes customizable task categories, priority levels, and subtasks for better management.

Highlights
  • Focus Mode for distraction-free work
  • Integrated focus sessions with stopwatch
  • Day, Week, and Month planning views
  • Customizable task categories and priorities
  • Subtask creation for complex tasks
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Satisfying task completion animations
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Focusly - Task Tracker is the task manager designed for real life — whether you have ADHD or just a busy schedule, it helps you stay on top of your day without the overwhelm. STAY FOCUSED Focus Mode shows you only what matters right now — today's tasks, nothing else. No clutter, no distractions. Just what you need to get done. FOCUS SESSIONS Start a focus session and let the built-in stopwatch keep you accountable. Watch your tasks in real time while you work, and feel the satisfaction of checking them off one by one. PLAN YOUR DAY YOUR WAY Switch between Day, Week, and Month views to see exactly what's coming. Tap any day to see your tasks slide up instantly — planning has never felt this smooth. TASKS THAT WORK FOR YOU - Personal and Work categories built in - Create your own custom categories with any color - Set priority levels — Low, Medium, High, or Urgent - Add due dates and times with reminders - Break big tasks into subtasks - Set tasks to repeat daily, weekly, or monthly FEELS GREAT TO USE Completing a task has never been more satisfying — watch the confetti fly every time you check something off. Small moments of celebration keep you motivated all day long. ALWAYS AT A GLANCE Add home screen widgets so you can see today's tasks without even opening the app. Available in small, medium, and large sizes to fit your home screen perfectly. BUILT FOR YOUR STYLE Choose Light, Dark, or System appearance in Settings. [App Name] looks great either way and adapts to your device automatically. SECURE & PRIVATE Your account is protected with email authentication. Change your password, update your email, or manage your account entirely from the Settings tab. Whether you're a student, professional, or someone who just wants to feel more in control of their day — [App Name] is the simplest way to get out of your head and into action. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sunsama4 screens
Focusly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focusly at 100% against Sunsama's 50%. Sunsama's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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. Focusly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Sunsama asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sunsama holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunsama has 522 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Sunsama's written reviews are positive against 100% of Focusly's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sunsama ships an update every 10 days, Focusly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sunsama versus Focusly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunsamaFocusly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (522 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings522 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSUMMAY, Inc.Maximo Seegraves

Customer experience

Sunsama

All ratings522 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.1%
Negative37.9%

Focusly

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Sunsama

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Tasks disappearing or not syncing properly
  • Login issues with Google and other accounts
  • Unreliable mobile app performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved mobile app with more features
  • Widgets and lock screen integration
  • Better task management and rescheduling options
  • AI-powered task scheduling and planning
  • Integration with more third-party apps

Focusly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sunsama

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Focusly

Subscriptions1
  • Focusly Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Sunsama free?
Sunsama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focusly free?
Focusly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sunsama or Focusly?
Sunsama is rated higher. Sunsama averages 4.5 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Focusly averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sunsama or Focusly have ads?
Neither Sunsama nor Focusly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sunsama or Focusly?
Sunsama ships an update every 10 days, and Focusly every 6 days. Most recently, Sunsama was updated on November 7, 2026 and Focusly on October 31, 2026.

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