FocusCommit vs SmarterToDo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
SmarterToDo
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SmarterToDo helps you turn thoughts, plans, and everyday obligations into a clear task list. Capture tasks quickly, organize them with categories and priorities, and stay on track with due dates, reminders, and repeating schedules. For bigger or messier plans, the Smart Assistant can help turn natural language into organized tasks you can review and apply. Whether you’re planning errands, managing work follow-ups, tracking personal projects, or breaking down a goal, SmarterToDo keeps your list focused and practical. Features include: Fast task capture Smart Assistant for turning goals into tasks Voice input for natural task entry Categories and nested organization Priorities, due dates, and reminders Repeating tasks for routines Links, photos, and videos attached to tasks Filtering and saved views Completed task history SmarterToDo is built for people who want a task app that stays simple when the list is small, but powerful enough when life gets more complicated.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmarterToDo at none against FocusCommit's 4. SmarterToDo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). FocusCommit's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. FocusCommit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SmarterToDo asks for nothing beyond the download.
FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, SmarterToDo every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | FocusCommit | SmarterToDo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InnoBee | Remy Cilia |
In-app purchases
FocusCommit
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Monthly$0.99
- Yearly subscription$8.99
- Focus, Commit Lifetime Deal$29.99
SmarterToDo
No in-app purchases









