Comparison

Masterlist vs TaskFocus

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

Head to head
About

Masterlist

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
Read full description

Masterlist: Focus & Tasks is your ultimate task manager and productivity tool. Combine advanced to-do lists, reminders, and a customizable Pomodoro Timer to stay organized and focused. Key Features: - Privacy-Friendly: All your data is stored locally, ensuring complete privacy. - Offline Access: Use the app without an internet connection; your data is always available. - Minimal Design, Maximum Features: Organize projects, checklists, tasks, and sub-tasks effortlessly. - Advanced Focus Timer: Customizable intervals, background sounds, and auto-start breaks. - Detailed Performance Tracking: Monitor your productivity with comprehensive stats and charts. - Smart Checklists: Automatically updated lists like "Today" and "Important". - Unlimited Reminders: Set reminders easily, with options for repeating tasks and smart scheduling. - Quick Actions & Widgets: Fast swipe actions and widgets for daily goals and timer status. - Rich Notes: Add detailed notes with rich text formatting. - Accessibility Support: Features like Dynamic Type and VoiceOver. - Dark Mode: Adapt the app to your preferences or device settings. - Indie Developer: Created by a solo developer in the USA who uses the app daily. - Community Support: Join our Discord community for help and sharing achievements. - Ad-Free Experience: No ads for Pro users. Why Choose Masterlist: - Tasks, reminders, pomodoro timer, all integrated - Comprehensive tracking and stats, all private - No syncing to remote servers - Always accessible, even offline - Simple yet powerful design - Local backups - Fully customizable and privacy-focused Stay updated: https://twitter.com/@MasterlistApp Thank you for choosing Masterlist: Focus & Tasks! Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://masterlistapp.com/privacy-policy/

About

TaskFocus

This app helps you boost productivity using the Pomodoro Technique. Break down your work into focused 25-minute intervals with short breaks in between. Track your progress and customize timer settings to suit your needs.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Timer for focused work
  • Simple and easy-to-use interface
  • Customizable timer intervals
  • Progress statistics
  • Task management
Features
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Want to be more productive? Want to get more work done? Then Pomodoro technique is the most elegant solution for you. Pomodoro timer will help you stay focused by working in highly efficient sessions, tackling one task at a time. What is Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique is created by Francesco Cirillo for a more productive way to work and study. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. Each interval is known as a pomodoro, from the Italian word for 'tomato', after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that Cirillo used as a university student. - Wikipedia How to use the Pomodoro Timer? 1. Add tasks to work on today 2. Set estimate pomodoros (1 = 25min of work) for each tasks 3. Select a task to work on 4. Start timer and focus on the task for 25 minutes 5. Take a break for 5 minutes when the alarm ring 6. Iterate 3-5 until you finish the tasks Features - Pomodoro Timer: stay focused and get for things done - Simple and easy to use interface help user to use Pomorodo timer effectively - Customizable timer intervals and themes to your suitable needs - Statistic provides you the view of your progress over recent days/weeks/months "You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. Maxwell For complete access to all Pomodoro features, App will need permission to schedule local Notifications for time reminders for your activities. If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can improve the application, please do not hesitate to contact us at luongtsu.dev@gmail.com

Screenshots

Masterlist4 screens
TaskFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Masterlist at none against TaskFocus's shown. Masterlist also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Masterlist sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TaskFocus sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Masterlist against 4.9 for TaskFocus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 14 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Masterlist ships an update fortnightly, TaskFocus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Masterlist versus TaskFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterlistTaskFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.9 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1114 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErtugrul HarmanLe Nhung

Customer experience

Masterlist

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TaskFocus

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Masterlist

Subscriptions2
  • Masterlist Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Masterlist Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • Masterlist Little Tip$0.99
  • Masterlist Small Tip$1.99
  • One cup of coffee$4.99
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  • Two cups of coffee$9.99
  • Four cups of coffee$19.99
  • Masterlist Pro$44.99
8 purchases

TaskFocus

Subscriptions6
  • Pomodoro Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Quater Subscription$1.993 Months
Show 3 more
  • Pomodoro Pro Quaterly$1.993 Months
  • Pomodoro Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
  • Pomorodo Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pomodoro Pro$8.99
  • Pomodoro Timer Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Masterlist free?
Masterlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskFocus free?
TaskFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Masterlist or TaskFocus?
Masterlist is rated higher. Masterlist averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while TaskFocus averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Masterlist or TaskFocus have ads?
TaskFocus shows ads; Masterlist does not.
Which is updated more often, Masterlist or TaskFocus?
Masterlist ships an update fortnightly, and TaskFocus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Masterlist was updated on June 9, 2026 and TaskFocus on August 12, 2026.

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