Comparison

TaskCow vs DOS Focus

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

Head to head
About

TaskCow

Features
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Till this day forgetting your tasks especially task meant to be done on the day itself is quite common, TaskCow focuses mainly on daily tasks so never worry anymore. Even if you don’t open the application TaskCow shows you all incomplete task(s) you have for the day in your home screen so you’ll be reminded of it making it hard for you to forget your tasks. Add Task, Delete Task, View Task, Be Reminded By Cow LIKE NEVER BEFORE FEATURES ◆ VIEW TASKS ON WATCH(Newly added in 1.4) - View all your tasks for the day, future tasks, completed tasks on your Apple Watch. - No intervention needed, whatever you do on TaskCow will be reflected on the watch automatically. ◆ VIEW ALL COMPLETED TASKS - View all your completed tasks that was automatically deleted, if you marked it completed. - Add back the task with same name and location, just left with date for you the user to set. - Totally remove records of your completed tasks. ◆ MONITOR WEATHER & FORECAST - Dynamic background throughout day & depending weather conditions ⁃ Its mainly Singapore supported since other Countries has limited request calls but it still works for other countries. ⁃ Requires Wifi and location services enabled. ⁃ Only track location for checking of weather no data will be kept. ◆ MARK TASKS AS COMPLETED OR INCOMPLETE - Those tasks marked as completed will be auto deleted after a day. ◆ FILTER HOW YOU VIEW TASK LIST IN APPLICATION , TASK TODAY OR ALL TASKS ◆ 85% OFFLINE, EXCEPT SEARCH NEARBY LOCATION FEATURE  & WEATHER FEATURE ⁃ You can enable/disable location access in your device’s setting. ⁃ It will require internet connection if not there won’t be results of locations nearby shown to you. ◆ COW-THEMED APPLICATION ⁃ Be reminded by Cow’s Moo once notification is set. ⁃ Cow inspired widgets that updates after any operations & when new day comes. ⁃ The widgets come in 3 sizes too. ⁃ The large widget allows you to click the button and be directed to the add task page directly, but only when you have the app running in background. ◆ DAILY TASK FOCUS ⁃ Task for the day will be automatically deleted after a day, same applies for widgets. ◆ DARK AND LIGHT THEMES ◆ ONLY SUPPORTED ON iPhone and M1 Macs PRIVACY ◆ THERE WILL NO TRACKING AT ALL, WE RESPECT OUR USER’S PRIVACY ABOUT ME TaskCow - Hi, my name is Caven a developer from Singapore this is my first application released on the App Store developed using SwiftUI all by myself, this application was created to integrate Cow which is one of my favourite animal of all time with Task Reminder. I enjoyed making this app since I learnt. Hope you don’t find the widgets boring but interesting since its cow themed. Thank You and please support me if you like my application. It's a free app now!! Get Your Own TaskCow Now!!!

About

DOS Focus

Enhance concentration with nostalgic computer sounds and a distraction-free environment. Customize focus sessions, track progress, and personalize your interface with classic DOS themes for improved productivity.

Highlights
  • Retro soundscapes
  • Customizable focus sessions
  • Focus progress reports
  • Classic DOS themes
  • Offline and minimal design
Features
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Defragment your mind and restore clarity — one retro beep at a time. DOS Focus helps you stay in the zone using nostalgic computer sounds that bring a calm, distraction-free atmosphere. Whether you’re working, studying, or just taking a digital detox, this app turns your focus sessions into a retro experience. Features: • Retro Soundscapes — Immerse yourself in the soothing hum of old-school computers. • Custom Focus Sessions — Choose from quick 15-minute sprints to deep 4-hour marathons. • Focus Report — Track your sessions and see how your concentration improves over time. • Retro Themes — Personalize your screen with classic DOS colors — from Cyan to Magenta. • No distractions — Simple, offline, and minimal. Just focus. Why it works: Retro sounds evoke a sense of calm and simplicity. DOS Focus eliminates digital clutter so your brain can reboot, recharge, and refocus — like defragmenting your hard drive. Whether you’re a developer, writer, student, or anyone craving quiet productivity, DOS Focus brings back the feeling of working on a clean, timeless system — where nothing interrupts your flow. - Reboot your focus. Reclaim your clarity. - Welcome to DOS Focus.

Screenshots

TaskCow4 screens
DOS Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TaskCow at every 3 weeks against DOS Focus's every 3 months. TaskCow also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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. TaskCow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DOS Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaskCow ships an update every 3 weeks, DOS Focus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TaskCow versus DOS Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskCowDOS Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaven LimNguyen Vu Thai

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TaskCow

One-time1
  • TaskCow Donation$1.99
2 purchases

DOS Focus

Subscriptions1
  • Try DOS FOCUS PRO$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Try DOS FOCUS PRO$8.99

Questions

Is TaskCow free?
TaskCow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DOS Focus free?
DOS Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaskCow or DOS Focus have ads?
Neither TaskCow nor DOS Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaskCow or DOS Focus?
TaskCow ships an update every 3 weeks, and DOS Focus every 3 months. Most recently, TaskCow was updated on October 16, 2026 and DOS Focus on October 6, 2026.

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