Comparison

Rank Things vs Ice Focus

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

Head to head
About

Rank Things

This app helps you make decisions and discover your true preferences by comparing items head-to-head. It uses sorting algorithms to provide a definitive ranking of your choices, from movies to vacation spots. Share your results easily or track changes over time.

Highlights
  • Head-to-head comparisons
  • Science-backed rankings
  • Efficient comparison algorithms
  • Ready-made lists from Gallery
  • Ranking history tracking
  • Exportable results (text/image)
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Rank Things is for lists where the order matters, but the answer is not obvious. Add the options you are choosing between: restaurants, movies, gift ideas, features, weekend plans, or anything else on your list. The app asks you to compare two at a time. Pick one. After enough comparisons, you get a ranked list. It helps when staring at a blank top-ten list does not. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Build and rank any list - Start from built-in gallery lists - Re-rank later and keep the history - Share a ranking as text or an image - Work offline and sync with iCloud - Use App Shortcuts to open the app, settings, or a list No account required. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://computertechniqu.es/rank-things/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ice Focus

Features
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Stop scrolling. Start focusing. Ice Focus is the satisfying visual timer that makes deep work feel effortless. Hit start and watch a real ice cube slowly melt over 25 minutes — your only job is to stay present until it is gone. HOW IT WORKS - Tap Start Session - Watch the ice cube melt in real time - Stay focused for the full 25 minutes - Complete the session and build your streak FEATURES - Cinematic ice melt video synced to your timer - Lofi ambient audio for deep concentration - Focus labels — tag what you are working on - Streak tracking to build consistency - Session history with stats - Beautiful share cards to flex your focus - Fully offline — no accounts, no data collection PERFECT FOR - Students studying for exams - Remote workers who need deep focus blocks - Anyone who struggles with phone addiction - ADHD brains that need a visual anchor - Pomodoro technique enthusiasts The Pomodoro Technique is proven: 25 minutes of focused work followed by a short break. Ice Focus makes it visual, satisfying, and impossible to ignore. No complicated settings. No overwhelming features. Just you, the ice, and 25 minutes of pure focus. Subscription required. $4.99/month or $19.99/year. Privacy Policy: https://www.icefocus.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.icefocus.app/terms

Screenshots

Rank Things4 screens
Ice Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ice Focus at 17.0 against Rank Things's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Rank Things sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and Ice Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Rank Things versus Ice Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRank ThingsIce Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComputer Techniques LLCFuturon Inc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rank Things

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock (Annual)$2.991 Year
2 purchases

Ice Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Rank Things free?
Rank Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ice Focus free?
Ice Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rank Things or Ice Focus have ads?
Neither Rank Things nor Ice Focus shows ads.

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