# Focus Noodles vs DoRepeat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DoRepeat at none against Focus Noodles's 1. DoRepeat also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 80%). Focus Noodles's advantage is ratings volume (207 vs 7) and price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Focus Noodles costs $3.99 and DoRepeat $5.99 up front. Focus Noodles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DoRepeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Focus Noodles against 4.7 for DoRepeat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Noodles has 207 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Focus Noodles's written reviews are positive against 91% of DoRepeat's.

Focus Noodles ships an update every 2 months, DoRepeat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Noodles | DoRepeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-noodles-study-timer/id1492424176/reviews) | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorepeat-recurring-checklists/id1561534712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 201 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ideaTiny Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019457989) | [Philipp Sackl-O'Neill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561534714) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Noodles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-noodles-study-timer/id1492424176)

This app helps you stay focused on tasks by using a fun timer that penalizes phone usage. Earn rewards and enjoy fairytale cards after successful focus sessions. It aims to combat phone addiction and boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Phone screen down timer, Distraction alerts (vibrate, flash, noise), Reward system for focus sessions, Fairytale cards for relaxation, Combats phone addiction, HealthKit integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Story Cards | $0.99 | one-time |


### DoRepeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorepeat-recurring-checklists/id1561534712)

This app helps you manage recurring tasks and routines by creating reusable checklists. You can tick off items without opening the app and set reminders for lists or individual tasks. Sync your lists across devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Reusable checklists, Home and lock screen widgets, Task and list reminders, iCloud sync, Unlimited lists, Color-coded organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Noodles free?

Focus Noodles costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is DoRepeat free?

DoRepeat costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Noodles or DoRepeat?

Focus Noodles and DoRepeat are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 207 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Focus Noodles or DoRepeat have ads?

Neither Focus Noodles nor DoRepeat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Noodles or DoRepeat?

Focus Noodles ships an update every 2 months, and DoRepeat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Noodles was updated on October 15, 2026 and DoRepeat on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*