# Masterlist vs Focus Space

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Masterlist at 100% against Focus Space's 56%. Masterlist also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Focus Space's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Masterlist sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Focus Space sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Masterlist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Space has 57 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Masterlist's written reviews are positive against 56% of Focus Space's.

Masterlist ships an update fortnightly, Focus Space every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Masterlist | Focus Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterlist-focus-and-tasks/id1486131008/reviews)** | [4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-space-work-study-timer/id1533665548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ertugrul Harman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486131007) | [Aliaksei Prazhenik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054910351) |

## What reviewers say

### Masterlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterlist-focus-and-tasks/id1486131008)

This productivity tool combines advanced to-do lists with a customizable Pomodoro timer to enhance focus and organization. It offers offline access, detailed performance tracking, and rich note-taking capabilities. All data is stored locally for maximum privacy.

**Highlights:** Integrated task manager and Pomodoro timer, Customizable focus intervals and background sounds, Detailed productivity statistics and charts, Privacy-focused local data storage, Offline access to all features, Smart checklists and unlimited reminders, Rich text formatting for notes

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Masterlist Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Masterlist Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Masterlist Little Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Masterlist Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| One cup of coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Two cups of coffee | $9.99 | one-time |
| Four cups of coffee | $19.99 | one-time |
| Masterlist Pro | $44.99 | one-time |


### Focus Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-space-work-study-timer/id1533665548)

Enhance concentration with customizable timers for focused work, study, or any activity. Track progress, set reminders, and create personalized schedules to boost productivity and reduce stress.

**Highlights:** Activity timer for focused sessions, Pomodoro timer with custom intervals, Playlist timer for daily routines, Daily focus reminders, Progress tracking and statistics, Customizable focus sessions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Productivity & Focus | $2.99 | per month |
| Focus Timer Yearly (60% off) | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Masterlist free?

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

### Is Focus Space free?

Focus Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Masterlist or Focus Space?

Masterlist is rated higher. Masterlist averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Focus Space averages 4.6 from 57 ratings.

### Do Masterlist or Focus Space have ads?

Neither Masterlist nor Focus Space shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Masterlist or Focus Space?

Masterlist ships an update fortnightly, and Focus Space every 2 months. Most recently, Masterlist was updated on October 14, 2026 and Focus Space on October 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.*