# Thinkdrop vs focusedOS

Thinkdrop and focusedOS both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of focusedOS's written reviews are positive against 31% of Thinkdrop's. focusedOS also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thinkdrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and focusedOS sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Thinkdrop against 4.4 for focusedOS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 32 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Thinkdrop's written reviews are positive against 78% of focusedOS's.

Thinkdrop ships an update every 3 weeks, focusedOS every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thinkdrop | focusedOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkdrop-drop-your-thoughts/id1584511088/reviews) | **[4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusedos-focus-and-screen-time/id6479256195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ho Ye Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363234647) | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) |

## What reviewers say

### Thinkdrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkdrop-drop-your-thoughts/id1584511088)

Capture fleeting ideas, thoughts, and reminders quickly and privately. Record, write, or snap your thoughts, then securely store them with end-to-end encryption. Gain insights into your thinking patterns and reduce mental clutter.

**Highlights:** Capture thoughts via writing, voice, or image, End-to-end encryption for privacy, Organize thoughts into threads, Speech recognition for audio notes, Pin important thoughts, Sentiment analysis for insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Think Drop 2 Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Think Drop 2 Annual Premium | $23.99 | per year |


### focusedOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusedos-focus-and-screen-time/id6479256195)

This app helps you manage digital distractions and boost productivity across your devices. Create custom environments to adjust device behavior for work, study, or breaks, with powerful blocking and ambient sound features.

**Highlights:** Supercharge productivity with one tap, Create custom work/study environments, Block distracting apps and websites, Play ambient sounds for concentration, Automate environments with Shortcuts, Sync environments between iPhone and Mac

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| focusedOS Pro (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| focusedOS Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| focusedOS Pro (1 month) | $7.99 | per month |
| focusedOS Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| focusedOS Pro (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| focusedOS Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thinkdrop free?

Thinkdrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is focusedOS free?

focusedOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thinkdrop or focusedOS?

focusedOS is rated higher. Thinkdrop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while focusedOS averages 4.4 from 32 ratings.

### Do Thinkdrop or focusedOS have ads?

Neither Thinkdrop nor focusedOS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thinkdrop or focusedOS?

Thinkdrop ships an update every 3 weeks, and focusedOS every 2 days. Most recently, Thinkdrop was updated on October 24, 2026 and focusedOS on October 24, 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.*