Comparison

Focused Work vs ordn

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

Head to head
About

Focused Work

This app helps users improve focus and productivity through structured timed sessions. It offers customizable timers, goal setting, and distraction blocking to build healthy work habits.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus sessions
  • Pomodoro and Flowmodoro templates
  • Distraction blocking
  • Reflection and goal tracking
  • Statistics and charts
  • Live Activities and widgets
Features
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## Featured by App Store in 150+ Countries & Regions # Hot This Week # Apps We Love Right Now # Big Apps From Small Teams # New Apps, Features, and Content ## What People Are Saying "A simple, but valuable utility for creating timed focus sessions of productivity." - MacStories "Focused Work helps you stay on track better than ever" - iMore "Focused Work makes it easy to create and manage Focused Sessions." - 9to5Mac "A tool that helps overcome that first step." - Knapsack Focused Work is a powerful timer that helps you focus and be productive. It's purpose-built for people who want to focus for long periods and struggle with this. Add structure to your day with "Focus Sessions" that encourage you to complete goals, tasks, and help you divide your time into Focus, Break, and Prepare stages. Pick from a selection of templates, including a simple timer, Pomodoro - inspired by the Pomodoro Technique, Flowmodoro - inspired by the Flowtime Technique, and other various sessions. You can also create repeatable sessions specifically tailored to your needs. Add stages, set time limits, and much more. Ultimately, Focused Work helps you be more accountable by reminding you to focus, reflect, and build healthy productivity habits by completing various daily goals. **Core Features** · A simple, powerful timer that keeps you on-task Choose what to focus on. Start the timer. Get stuff done! · Curated Basic Sessions to get started Run a Pomodoro session, Flowmodoro session, or even just a simple timer · Create Focus Sessions Tailor them to your needs with a plethora of configurable options · Reminders Be reminded to stay focused, when to take breaks, and also to start a focus session! · Reflection Track what went well for you during your focus session and what you can improve upon · Scratch Pad Jot down thoughts that come to mind during your session and return to them after · Daily Goals Completing your daily focus goals earns you a streak and helps you form healthy productivity habits · Statistics & Charts Review recent productivity across the past week, month, and year · Block Distractions Select apps and websites you want to restrict access to during a session · In-app Shortcuts Automation Automatically perform actions as you progress through your session, such as turning on Focus · Link with Toggl Track Explore advanced time tracking by linking with Toggl to create time entries, assign projects and tags · Productivity Export Export completed sessions in CSV format **iOS & iPadOS Features** Focused Work is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with extensive support for each platform; · Live Activities Control your session from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island · Interactive Widgets Control your session, view daily goals, and start a session from the Home Screen · Control Center Widgets Start a session or access the Scratch Pad with Control Widgets · StandBy Interact with your session while iPhone is in StandBy · Spotlight Search Quick start and interact with sessions from search · Focus Filters Filter which sessions can be viewed & started based on the active Focus · App Shortcuts & Siri Start and interact with a session via various shortcuts that can also be linked together · Picture-in-Picture Show a floating timer above other apps with Picture-in-Picture mode · Session Alerts on all devices Start a session on one device and receive update alerts on others with Focused Work installed · iCloud Syncing Sync productivity stats & created sessions between devices · Privacy Focused Your data is securely stored and managed via iCloud. No account registration. · And much more Mac Support, Share Sheet controls, App Icons, Keyboard Shortcuts, VoiceOver, Split View & Slide Over, Low Power Mode, Drag & Drop, Dark Mode, URL Schemes If you have any questions, please reach out to focusedworkapp@michaeltigas.com.au Privacy Policy: https://focusedwork.app/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use: https://focusedwork.app/terms/

About

ordn

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ordn — Your Life, Organized Instantly ordn turns your messy paperwork into a clean, searchable digital library. Scan documents in seconds, auto-extract key details with smart OCR, and keep everything perfectly organized — all in one private, secure place. Whether it’s receipts, invoices, contracts, medical documents, warranties, letters, or any piece of paper you don’t want to lose — ordn makes it effortless. Key Features • Lightning-fast scanning Capture documents with automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and high-quality image processing — optimized for real-world conditions. • Smart OCR extraction ordn reads your documents and highlights the important details: dates, totals, invoice numbers, names, and more. Your library becomes fully searchable. • Automatic organization Your uploads are instantly categorized, tagged, and grouped. No more folders. No manual sorting. Just clean structure. • Powerful search Find anything in seconds. Search by text, dates, amounts, categories, or keywords extracted by ordn’s OCR engine. • Reminders for important deadlines Set due-date reminders directly from invoices or letters. Never miss a payment or renewal again. • Cloud-synced library Your documents are safely stored and available across your devices. Re-download, share, or print anytime. • Privacy-first by design Your data is encrypted at rest and in transit. ordn never sells or shares your information — ever. Designed for Real Life Stop losing paperwork. Stop drowning in folders. Stop searching hours for “that one document.” With ordn, everything you need is exactly where you expect it — instantly. Who is ordn for? • Individuals who want clean organization without effort • Home office & freelancers managing receipts and invoices • Students tracking documents and letters • Anyone who hates physical paperwork If you’ve ever opened a drawer full of random papers and thought “I’ll sort this later” — ordn is for you. Start your organized life today Scan. Sort. Search. Done. ordn is the fastest way to bring order to your paperwork. ordn offers auto-renewable subscriptions to unlock unlimited document scanning, storage, and reminders. Subscriptions: • Monthly subscription • Annual subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ordn.app/privacy

Screenshots

Focused Work4 screens
ordn3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ordn at none against Focused Work's 14. Focused Work's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price and ads 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. Focused Work sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ordn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Focused Work versus ordn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocused Workordn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (605 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings605 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael TigasDavid Justus Gareis

Bugs and requests

Focused Work

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Stuck on a session: Gap time
  • Desktop doesn't sync with phone

Requested features

4 requests
  • Need iwatch app
  • Calendar integration?
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

ordn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Focused Work

Subscriptions6
  • Focused Work Pro (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • Focused Work Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Focused Work Pro (1 month)$6.991 Month
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  • Focused Work Pro (1 year)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Focused Work Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Focused Work Pro (1 year)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time8
  • Little Tip$0.99
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
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  • Large Tip$9.99
  • Massive Tip$19.99
  • Focused Work Pro Lifetime$59.99
  • Focused Work Pro Lifetime$89.99
  • Focused Work Pro Lifetime$119.99
None

ordn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focused Work free?
Focused Work is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ordn free?
ordn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focused Work or ordn have ads?
Neither Focused Work nor ordn shows ads.

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