Comparison

FocusCommit vs KeepMePosted Platipus

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
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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

KeepMePosted Platipus

Features
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KeepMePosted Set once. AI watches. You stay posted. Some stories move slowly. A product launch takes months. Politics shifts in waves. A court case, sports season, company update, or niche interest matters to you — but not enough to search every day. KeepMePosted is the effortless way to stay informed. Just describe any topic in plain English. Our Grok-powered AI helps shape it into smart focus points, then monitors in the background at the frequency you choose. When something meaningful happens, you get a clear notification with a short summary plus a clean, source-backed timeline entry. How it works Enter any topic naturally — the AI intelligently suggests and refines focus points so you track exactly what matters Choose your research frequency: every 6 hours, twice a day, daily, every 3 days, or weekly Set the exact start date and time for the first check Add a personal note telling the AI what’s most important to you Toggle push notifications on or off per topic Build a beautiful chronological timeline with summaries and linked sources See unread indicators and mark updates as read Run any topic instantly with “Run Now” or refresh all topics at once Pause or resume topics anytime without losing progress Pay only for what you use No subscriptions. Buy research points in packs of 10, 50, or 100 and use them whenever you need. New users start with free points to try it out. Perfect for tracking Developing news stories and slow-burn events Politics, elections, and global affairs Court cases, regulations, and legal updates Product launches, earnings reports, and company news Sports teams, seasons, and transfer windows Local issues and community developments Entertainment releases, tours, and long-running series Any niche or personal interest you want to follow over weeks or months Stop opening browsers and hoping for updates. Set it once in KeepMePosted and let the AI do the watching — with smart summaries and sources delivered straight to you. Ready to stay effortlessly informed?

Screenshots

FocusCommit3 screens
KeepMePosted Platipus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FocusCommit at 3 against KeepMePosted Platipus's 1. FocusCommit also leads on iOS requirement (17.1 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, 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 KeepMePosted Platipus sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, KeepMePosted Platipus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FocusCommit versus KeepMePosted Platipus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusCommitKeepMePosted Platipus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperInnoBeeMichael Friesen

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
3 purchases

KeepMePosted Platipus

One-time3
  • 10 Research Credits$1.99
  • 50 Research Credits$7.49
  • 100 Research Credits$12.99

Questions

Is FocusCommit free?
FocusCommit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeepMePosted Platipus free?
KeepMePosted Platipus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusCommit or KeepMePosted Platipus have ads?
Neither FocusCommit nor KeepMePosted Platipus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusCommit or KeepMePosted Platipus?
FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, and KeepMePosted Platipus every 2 weeks. Most recently, FocusCommit was updated on October 18, 2026 and KeepMePosted Platipus on September 20, 2026.

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