# Focus Pocus vs One Task

The clearest difference is price: Focus Pocus at Free against One Task's $4.00. Focus Pocus also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). One Task's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Focus Pocus is free to download; One Task costs $4.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

One Task holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: One Task has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Focus Pocus's written reviews are positive against 81% of One Task's.

Focus Pocus ships an update every 5 weeks, One Task every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Pocus | One Task |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.00 |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pocus-pomodoro-timer/id1544318075/reviews) | **[4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-task/id6465745322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#154** |
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [11698826 Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544318227) | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Pocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pocus-pomodoro-timer/id1544318075)

This minimalist timer uses the Pomodoro technique to enhance focus and productivity. Its unobtrusive design and subtle movements minimize distractions, allowing you to concentrate on your tasks with customizable sound options.

**Highlights:** Distraction-minimizing interface, Pomodoro technique timer, Customizable notifications and metronome, Lightweight and fast ~1MB download, Privacy-conscious design, Easy-to-use controls

**In-app purchases:** none


### One Task

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-task/id6465745322)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Focus on completing your daily to-dos with this minimalist task manager. Display a single task on your Home or Lock Screen and tap to mark it done. The next task automatically appears, promoting focused productivity without overwhelming features.

**Highlights:** Single task display on Home/Lock Screen, Tap to complete tasks, Automatic progression to next task, Customizable task order, iCloud sync across devices, Minimalist design

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Pocus free?

Focus Pocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is One Task free?

One Task costs $4.00, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Pocus or One Task?

One Task is rated higher. Focus Pocus averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while One Task averages 4.6 from 20 ratings.

### Do Focus Pocus or One Task have ads?

Neither Focus Pocus nor One Task shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Pocus or One Task?

Focus Pocus ships an update every 5 weeks, and One Task every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Pocus was updated on June 10, 2026 and One Task on September 29, 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.*