Comparison

Taskburn vs Focus Buddy

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 Buddy

Features
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Focus Buddy helps you stay consistent with deep work, study, and daily routines. Use flexible Pomodoro study timers, ADHD-friendly focus flows, and simple habit tracking to build concentration and momentum every day. What you can do: - Start focused work sessions with customizable Pomodoro lengths - Plan study blocks and breaks with clear visual guidance - Track habits, streaks, and completed focus sessions - Use a supportive buddy-style experience to reduce distraction and stay on task Subscription Information Some features require a subscription to access premium content and advanced AI functionality. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/lmaktstudio/Privacy-Policy-2b98d972f8dd807ab42de7b4f8dbefbd

Screenshots

Taskburn4 screens
Focus Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Buddy at every 10 days against Taskburn's every 2 months. 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. Taskburn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Focus Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taskburn ships an update every 2 months, Focus Buddy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Taskburn versus Focus Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskburnFocus Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperActowise LLCLingga Kusuma Sakti

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 Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Taskburn free?
Taskburn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Buddy free?
Focus Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Taskburn or Focus Buddy have ads?
Neither Taskburn nor Focus Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taskburn or Focus Buddy?
Taskburn ships an update every 2 months, and Focus Buddy every 10 days. Most recently, Taskburn was updated on October 8, 2026 and Focus Buddy on October 11, 2026.

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