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 mobile app syncs with its desktop counterpart, allowing you to add tasks, review your daily plan, and view your calendar events on the go. It's designed to keep you focused and productive when away from your computer.

Highlights
  • Add tasks quickly
  • Schedule tasks on calendar
  • Review daily plan
  • View calendar events
  • Syncs with Google Calendar
  • Syncs with Outlook Calendar
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%. Focusly also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Sunsama's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (511 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Focusly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunsama has 511 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Sunsama's written reviews are positive against 100% of Focusly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sunsama ships an update every 2 weeks, Focusly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sunsama versus Focusly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunsamaFocusly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (511 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings511 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSUMMAY, Inc.Maximo Seegraves

Customer experience

Sunsama

All ratings511 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.8%
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?
Focusly is rated higher. Sunsama averages 4.5 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while Focusly averages 5.0 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 2 weeks, and Focusly every 6 days. Most recently, Sunsama was updated on October 18, 2026 and Focusly on September 30, 2026.

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