Comparison

FocusCommit vs Encore

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

Head to head
About

FocusCommit

This app combines the Pomodoro Technique with task management to enhance focus and combat procrastination. It offers features like Kanban boards, white noise, and analytics to help users manage their workflow and track progress effectively.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Kanban boards for task visualization
  • Smart sync with Google Tasks/Microsoft To-Do
  • White noise for concentration
  • Focus session analytics
  • Customizable work/break intervals
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
Features
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FocusCommit is your all-in-one focus timer and productivity app designed to help you beat procrastination, manage ADHD, and stay concentrated. Whether you're a student preparing for exams, a professional tackling deadlines, someone managing ADHD, or anyone looking to boost productivity — FocusCommit combines the proven Pomodoro Technique with powerful task management. **More Than Just a Timer** Unlike basic timer apps, FocusCommit integrates professional project management with focus-enhancing features: • **Kanban Boards** — Visualize your workflow and organize tasks effortlessly • **Smart Sync** — Connect with Google Tasks and Microsoft To-Do • **White Noise** — Ambient sounds to enhance concentration • **Analytics** — Track your focus sessions and measure progress • **Customizable Intervals** — Adjust work and break durations to fit your style • **Live Activities** — See your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island **Perfect For** • Students needing a study timer for effective learning • Professionals managing work intervals and deadlines • People with ADHD seeking structured focus sessions • Remote workers maintaining concentration at home • Anyone fighting procrastination **How It Works** 1. Add your tasks and organize them on the Kanban board 2. Start a focus session with the Pomodoro timer 3. Take timed breaks to recharge 4. Track your progress with detailed analytics 5. Sync across devices and stay organized Download FocusCommit and transform the way you work and study. --- Pomodoro Technique® and Pomodoro® are registered trademarks of Francesco Cirillo. This app is not affiliated with Francesco Cirillo.

About

Encore

This app uses a virtual cat companion to guide users through custom time-based schedules designed to boost productivity. It combines work, rest, activity, and mindfulness to help you achieve your daily tasks more efficiently.

Highlights
  • Virtual cat companion guide
  • Custom time-based schedules
  • Productivity techniques
  • Work, rest, activity, mindfulness balance
  • Task completion motivation
Features
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Meet Momo the cat! Your Encore buddy! Momo will guide you through Encore's different productivity techniques to give you a fully motivated task completion experience. Encore creates custom time-based schedules derived from well-researched techniques so that you can achieve your tasks for the day. These schedules are an efficient combination of work, rest, activity, and mindfulness, and can improve your productivity by almost 70% when followed diligently. So what are you waiting for? Go and achieve more, with Encore.

Screenshots

FocusCommit4 screens
Encore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FocusCommit at Free against Encore's $0.99. FocusCommit also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Encore's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 53%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ratings volume and ads 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

FocusCommit is free to download; Encore costs $0.99 up front. FocusCommit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Encore asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Encore holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of FocusCommit's written reviews are positive against 92% of Encore's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, Encore every 17 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
FocusCommit versus Encore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusCommitEncore
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (18 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnoBeeIgor Katselenbogen

Customer experience

FocusCommit

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative30.0%

Encore

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusCommit

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Monthly$0.99
  • Yearly subscription$8.99
  • Focus, Commit Lifetime Deal$29.99
None

Encore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusCommit free?
FocusCommit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Encore free?
Encore costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FocusCommit or Encore?
Encore is rated higher. FocusCommit averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Encore averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do FocusCommit or Encore have ads?
Neither FocusCommit nor Encore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusCommit or Encore?
FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Encore every 17 months. Most recently, FocusCommit was updated on November 3, 2026 and Encore on November 3, 2026.

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