Comparison

FocusCommit vs Ideaboxd

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

Ideaboxd

Features
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Your ideas rarely arrive fully formed. Ideaboxd gives you a simple place to capture them exactly as they come. Without folders, templates, or the pressure to organize everything immediately. CAPTURE FIRSTS ave a quick thought before it disappears. Ideaboxd keeps the original version intact, so the spark and context are never lost. REFINE WHEN YOU'RE READY Return to an idea later and develop it at your own pace. Clarify your thinking, explore what matters, and turn promising thoughts into something more concrete. TURN THOUGHTS INTO PLANS Move naturally from a rough idea to clear next steps. Ideaboxd helps bridge the gap between thinking about something and actually doing it. BUILT FOR THE WAY IDEAS HAPPEN Ideas are messy at first—and that is completely fine. Instead of forcing structure too early, Ideaboxd lets structure emerge when it becomes useful. Use Ideaboxd for: • Startup and side-project ideas • Content and creative concepts • Product improvements • Personal goals and plans • Any thought worth revisiting Whether you are a founder, creator, product professional, or simply someone with more ideas than time, Ideaboxd helps you give your best thoughts a place to grow. Capture now. Shape later. Build what matters. Ideaboxd Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, offered monthly or yearly with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it any time in Settings › your name › Subscriptions. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ideaboxd.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://ideaboxd.com/terms.html

Screenshots

FocusCommit4 screens
Ideaboxd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusCommit at none against Ideaboxd's shown. FocusCommit also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusCommit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Ideaboxd sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, Ideaboxd monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FocusCommit versus Ideaboxd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusCommitIdeaboxd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.116.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnoBeeAkash Datadin

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

Ideaboxd

Subscriptions2
  • Ideabox Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Ideabox Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Ideaboxd - 5 Credits$2.49
  • Ideaboxd - 10 Credits$3.99
  • Ideaboxd - 20 Credits$6.99

Questions

Is FocusCommit free?
FocusCommit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ideaboxd free?
Ideaboxd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusCommit or Ideaboxd have ads?
Ideaboxd shows ads; FocusCommit does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusCommit or Ideaboxd?
FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ideaboxd monthly. Most recently, FocusCommit was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ideaboxd on October 31, 2026.

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