A Repeatable List vs Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A Repeatable List
This minimalist to-do list app allows you to create repeatable task sequences. It maintains item order, making it ideal for following multi-step processes like travel packing or recipes. Enjoy seamless integration with iOS features like widgets.
- Repeatable task lists
- Maintains item order
- iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets
- Home screen widgets
- Drag and drop on iPads
- App Clips support
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A minimal to do list that can be reset so you can repeat certain tasks. Examples include: - Packing your essentials when travelling - Grocery shopping list - Weekly sourdough recipe steps - Daily tasks to perform Unlike most other todo or reminder list apps, the order of the items is maintained (makes it easier to use when following a sequence of steps). Supports iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, home screen Widgets, drag and drop on iPads, App Clips, and is built using SwiftUI.
Focus
Enhance concentration with ad-free lofi beats and ambient sounds designed for studying, working, or reading. Access music offline and utilize scientifically crafted tracks to boost brain activity and achieve peak performance.
- Ad-free listening experience
- Offline music access
- Lofi beats and ambient sounds
- Brain FM-inspired tracks
- Concentration flow enhancement
- Pomodoro study timer
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Unlock Your Ultimate Focus with Study Music! Struggling to concentrate while studying, working, or reading? Study Music is the perfect app for boosting your focus and productivity. Enjoy ad-free, high-quality ambient sounds and lofi beats designed to create the perfect flow state for studying, whether you have ADHD, need deep concentration, or just want a peaceful environment. Key Features: No WiFi? No Problem: Access music offline for distraction-free focus. Lofi Beats & Ambient Sounds: Best for studying, reading, or working. Brain FM-Inspired Tracks: Music scientifically designed to enhance brain activity and improve productivity. No Ads: Immerse yourself in uninterrupted focus music. Concentration Flow: Find your rhythm and stay in the zone. Whether you're preparing for exams, completing assignments, or working on creative projects, Study Music will help you eliminate distractions and achieve peak performance. Focus. Flow. Study. Repeat. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS: Study Music offers two auto-renewing subscription options & one life time subscription. Pricing in other countries may vary depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes account setting at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes account setting to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Read the privacy policy here: http://thestudymusicapp.com/privacy-policy/ Read the Terms of use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A Repeatable List at none against Focus's 4. Focus's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. A Repeatable List asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for A Repeatable List against 4.7 for Focus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus has 50 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of A Repeatable List's written reviews are positive against 100% of Focus's.
A Repeatable List ships an update every 5 weeks, Focus every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A Repeatable List | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (10 ratings) | 4.7 (50 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 50 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | An Trinh | Shivam Sompura |
Customer experience
A Repeatable List
Focus
In-app purchases
A Repeatable List
No in-app purchases
Focus
- Study Focus Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Study Music Monthly Access$12.991 Month
- Study Music Yearly Access$99.991 Year
- Study Focus Lifetime$9.99
