Comparison

Taskburn vs Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Taskburn

This task management app simplifies prioritization to help you tackle your to-do list. It offers a clean interface with intuitive controls for organizing tasks, adding details, and syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Prioritize tasks automatically
  • Organize tasks in folders
  • Add notes and subtasks
  • Real-time iCloud sync
  • Minimalist design
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Taskburn is a task management app that emphasizes prioritization. It’s simple yet powerful. Find yourself ALWAYS have TOO many things to do? Taskburn is here to help by making it super easy to prioritize what’s important. • Track your tasks on multiple devices, with realtime iCloud sync. • Minimalist design with super smooth interactions. • Tasks are automatically ordered by priority. • You can change ordering by swiping or drag-and-drop. • You can organize tasks in folders, and nested folders. • You can add notes and subtasks to tasks. • Full dark mode support.

About

Focus Timer

Features
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Focus Timer - Novaro Pomodoro helps you master the Pomodoro Technique and build deep focus habits. Set a timer, eliminate distractions, and get more done. CORE FEATURES • Pomodoro Timer — 25-min work sessions with short & long breaks, fully customizable • Task Management — Create, categorize, and track tasks with estimated pomodoros • Focus Stats — Daily, weekly, and monthly reports with completion rates • Heatmap — Visualize your focus consistency over time • Category Breakdown — See where your time goes across work, study, and life • Achievements — Unlock milestones as you build your focus streak • Multi-language — Supports 12 languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more PRO FEATURES • Custom timer durations (any length you want) • Unlimited tasks • Extended stats (30/90 day trends) • Heatmap & category analytics • Focus Mode — Lock the app during sessions to block distractions • Weekly focus reports • Data export • Ad-free experience SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS • Monthly: Auto-renews each month • Yearly: Save over 50%, auto-renews annually • Lifetime: One-time purchase, unlock forever Free 7-day trial for new subscribers. Cancel anytime: iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions auto-renew 24 hours before the current period expires unless canceled. Privacy Policy: https://pomodoro-timer-8u9.pages.dev/privacy-policy-en Terms of Service: https://pomodoro-timer-8u9.pages.dev/terms-of-service-en

Screenshots

Taskburn4 screens
Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Taskburn at none against Focus Timer's shown. Focus Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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. Taskburn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taskburn ships an update every 2 months, Focus Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Taskburn versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskburnFocus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperActowise LLC洁勇 杨

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Taskburn

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual1 Year trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Focus Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Taskburn free?
Taskburn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Taskburn or Focus Timer have ads?
Focus Timer shows ads; Taskburn does not.
Which is updated more often, Taskburn or Focus Timer?
Taskburn ships an update every 2 months, and Focus Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Taskburn was updated on October 24, 2026 and Focus Timer on October 25, 2026.

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