Comparison

Engross vs Goals Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Engross

This app helps users improve focus and productivity, especially those with ADHD or time blindness. It offers customizable focus sessions, task management, and analytics to understand work patterns. Features include distraction alerts, planning tools, and ambient sounds.

Highlights
  • ADHD-Friendly Pomodoro Timer
  • Distraction detection and training
  • Task breakdown for executive function
  • Integrated daily planner
  • Deep work analytics and charts
  • Immersive white noise ambience
  • Minimalist black theme
Features
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Whether you're working on big projects, studying for exams, or just trying to improve productivity, Engross combines the power of the Pomodoro Technique, to-do lists, day planner, and focus analytics to help you stay organised and distraction-free. Why Engross? Its timer uses a unique ‘Hit me when you are distracted’ hack that makes you more focused & engaged whether you are working or studying. To-do list has features designed keeping in mind the approaches that help in getting things done faster. Calendar is neat & simple so that you can keep your days organised effortlessly. The app is designed to help you achieve more. Key Features: Focus Timer with Pomodoro Technique • Customise focus & break durations with ease • Use the Stopwatch when you simply want to track your time effortlessly • Attach a timer/stopwatch and start sessions right from the To-do list or Calendar • Session tagging for productivity insights To-Do List • Repeat tasks with flexible repeat options like twice a week, every alternate day etc. • Track progress of your long & big tasks with a flexible progress tracker • Reminders that can notify you up to 24 hours in advance • Break the big tasks into smaller & achievable sub-tasks and achieve bigger goals effortlessly Daily Planner/Calendar • Create events and plan routines • From main tasks of the day to lunch break & meditation time, get notified with reminders for everything and stay on track with your schedule • Create Recurring events for your regular routine & keep your days organised Productivity Analytics • Track your focus trends & peak performance times • Session history with charts and detailed insights • Understand where your time goes Clean, Distraction-Free UI • Minimalist design focused on getting work done White Noise • Soothing sounds help to be more focused & engaged when working Engross is perfect for: College Students & High Schoolers Remote Workers & Freelancers ADHD & Neurodivergent Users Writers, Designers, and Creators Anyone looking to work smarter, not harder For Students (High School & College) Study smarter, not harder.
 Engross is an ultimate study partner, combining the Pomodoro technique, task planner, and focus tracking to help you crush exams, stay ahead of assignments, and make every study session count. Key Benefits for Students: * ‘Hit me when you are distracted’ helps a lot in staying focused * Flexibility of focus timer * Plan out study blocks, breaks, and classes * Stats Dashboard shows how long you study daily, weekly, monthly * No Ads For Professionals * Pomodoro Timer: Stay productive without burning out * To-Do List + Calendar: Manage client tasks, meetings, and deadlines * Session Tags & Stats: Track work hours by client or label * Minimalist Interface For ADHD & Neurodivergent Users Engross supports focus, structure, and routine — helping people with ADHD or executive function challenges stay organised and productive. It's simple and flexible. * Flexible Pomodoro Timer: Adjustable sessions and breaks * Simple Task List: Break big tasks into smaller, doable steps * Visual Stats: Get dopamine boosts from seeing your progress * Routine Builder: Create and stick to daily structures * Low Clutter Design: No overwhelming menus or distractions No pressure. Just the tools you need to build focus, one session at a time. See real progress, every day. Don’t just manage your time — take charge of it. Whether you want to beat procrastination, develop discipline, or simply get more done, Engross gives you the clarity and control you need to succeed. Pomodoro™ and Pomodoro Technique® are registered trademarks of Francesco Cirillo. This app is not affiliated with Francesco Cirillo.

About

Goals Tracker

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Your goals don't need a better plan. They need one action today. Driftless is a goal tracker built around one idea: each day, you pick one concrete action toward a goal you set - sized to the energy you actually have. The app gives you the structure. You make the call - no guilt screen, just today's action, ready to go. Most goal apps are made for the day you start. Driftless is made for every day after: the busy ones, the tired ones, the ones where five minutes is all you've got. Small progress is still progress. TWO WAYS TO MOVE FORWARD PLANNED GOALS - when you know the steps Some goals have a clear path: a date, a sequence, a finish line. Break the goal into actions, set a deadline, and watch your progress climb. Each day you see what's due, so you always know what on track looks like. Good for: deadlines, training plans, learning plans, reading goals, routines with known actions. FLEXIBLE GOALS - when the path isn't fixed Some goals don't fit a schedule, and that's fine. Build momentum by choosing actions that match your energy: low, normal, or high. Keep ideas in a bucket list, pick what feels realistic today, and keep moving at your own pace. Good for: building habits, changing schedules, learning a skill at your own pace, creative projects, any goal where showing up matters more than following a plan. Most people keep a mix of both. START WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN For Flexible goals, tap Start timer, work on anything that moves your goal forward, then save what you actually did. No planning required. Show up. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a goal and choose its type - Planned or Flexible. 2. Open the app (or your widget) and see your goal and what's due - then pick the action you'll do today. 3. Tap Done. That's the whole loop. Three seconds to know what to do. One tap to do it. BUILT FOR DAILY EXECUTION - Home - see today's focus instantly, across every active goal - Schedule — your day's plan, fully in your hands: planned and recurring flexible actions in one view. Tired? Remove an action just for today without touching the recurrence or your progress. Energized? Add more. A schedule that bends to your day, instead of nagging you about it. - Goals - track what matters with progress that builds over time - Home screen widgets — see today's action and tap Done straight from your home screen, no app open required. Start a Flexible goal's timer right from the widget too, so showing up is one tap away. - Energy levels (Flexible goals) — low, normal, or high. Pick the action that fits the day you're actually having, not the day you hoped for. - Flexible timer (Flexible goals) — don't know where to start? Begin a session, do the work, then save what you actually did. No planning needed — sometimes progress starts with just showing up. - History — open any goal from your home screen and see everything you've logged for it, day by day. Not a score, not a streak to protect — just an honest record of the days you showed up. PROGRESS WITHOUT GUILT No chains to break. No red squares for the days life got in the way. Miss a day and nothing breaks — tomorrow you simply continue. Built for real life, not perfect attendance. Goals don't fail because you stop caring. They fail because the daily action goes invisible. Driftless keeps that action visible - on your home screen, every single day. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your goals and progress are stored on your device and your iCloud account, synced across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We don't sell your data or share it with third parties. FREE TO START The free version isn't a trial - it's the whole app, capped at one Planned goal and one Flexible goal. Upgrade when you're ready for unlimited goals. The goal is yours. Driftless just makes sure today counts. One action. One step. One day at a time. For more information, see our Terms of Use: https://bpatarget.com/driftless-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://bpatarget.com/driftless-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Engross4 screens
Goals Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Engross and Goals Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Engross sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Goals Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Engross ships an update every 4 weeks, Goals Tracker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Engross versus Goals Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngrossGoals Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHusain HaideryBPA TARGET S.R.L.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Engross

One-time1
  • Engross Premium$5.99
2 purchases

Goals Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Engross free?
Engross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Goals Tracker free?
Goals Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Engross or Goals Tracker have ads?
Neither Engross nor Goals Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Engross or Goals Tracker?
Engross ships an update every 4 weeks, and Goals Tracker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Engross was updated on October 12, 2026 and Goals Tracker on September 25, 2026.

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