Comparison

FocusCommit vs focus

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
Read full description

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

focus

This application helps you stay focused on tasks using a simple timer. It guides you through work sessions and scheduled breaks, with options to skip breaks and track your progress towards longer rest periods.

Highlights
  • Work and study session tracking
  • Short break notifications
  • Option to skip breaks
  • End of break notifications
  • Longer break reminders
  • Session history
Features
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The focus app is a very simple pomodoro timer that does not distract you from actually being focused on what matters. With focus you can: - Track your work or study sessions - Get notified when it's time for a short break - Skip short breaks if you feel like skippin' - Be notified when breaks end - Keep track of your sessions to remember about taking a longer break after 4 complete work sessions Use the focus app now, and achieve more!

Screenshots

FocusCommit3 screens
focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

FocusCommit and focus both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of focus's written reviews are positive against 50% of FocusCommit's. focus also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). FocusCommit's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. FocusCommit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and focus sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 4.1 for FocusCommit against 4.0 for focus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusCommit has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of FocusCommit's written reviews are positive against 100% of focus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, focus every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FocusCommit versus focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusCommitfocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (19 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnoBeeJakub Adamczyk

Customer experience

FocusCommit

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

focus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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
5 purchases

focus

One-time5
  • Home brewed coffee$0.49
  • Notifications Customization$1.00
  • Session Customization$2.00
Show 2 more
  • Coffee at the café$3.00
  • Take me to lunch$12.00

Questions

Is FocusCommit free?
FocusCommit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is focus free?
focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FocusCommit or focus?
FocusCommit is rated higher. FocusCommit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while focus averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FocusCommit or focus have ads?
Neither FocusCommit nor focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusCommit or focus?
FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, and focus every 8 days. Most recently, FocusCommit was updated on September 21, 2026 and focus on September 13, 2026.

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