Comparison

Priority Focus vs Tree

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

Head to head
About

Priority Focus

Features
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Focus on your top priorities: Β· Maintain master project list Β· Prioritize tasks within each project Β· Focus on each task one by one Β· Re-order projects as priorities change You can use the app on multiple iPhone, iPad and Mac devices with a single subscription. Your projects and tasks are automatically synced between your devices through your private iCloud account. Try it out for free with up to 3 projects and 5 tasks/project. Unlock unlimited projects and tasks via in-app purchase. Privacy Policy: http://priority-focus.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tree

Features
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Headline: Your life needs an index. Tree adopts a minimal hierarchy to map your complex personal life into lightweight metadata. Stop trying to remember everythingβ€”use Tree to remember "how to find everything." Core Highlights: Metadata Mindset: Manage your life like clean code. Every node is a gateway to deeper information, condensing infinite complexity into an orderly directory. Dual-View Design: Canvas Mode: A God's-eye view. Zoom and pan on an infinite canvas to perceive the grand structure of your knowledge. Card Mode: Focus on the "now." Dive deep into specific branches and eliminate all external noise. Intuitive Interaction: Tap to expand, long-press for menus, and drag to reorganize. Every gesture is designed for pure intuition. Data Sovereignty: Markdown import/export with plain text storage. Your data always belongs to you. Why Tree? Cognitive Alignment: The human brain is naturally wired for hierarchy. Tree syncs with your innate cognitive patterns. The Ultimate Index: From root to leaf, our efficient retrieval logic guides you directly to your life’s milestones. Monochrome Aesthetics: Stripped of distractions, leaving only space for your thoughts. "The simpler the index, the vaster the world you command."

Screenshots

Priority Focus3 screens
Tree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Priority Focus at Free against Tree's $0.99. Tree's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 11 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Priority Focus is free to download; Tree costs $0.99 up front. Priority Focus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per month. Tree asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Priority Focus versus Tree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPriority FocusTree
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 8 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndie Foundry LLCη»ͺ ι™ˆ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Priority Focus

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Access$1.491 Month
None

Tree

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Priority Focus free?
Priority Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tree free?
Tree costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Priority Focus or Tree have ads?
Neither Priority Focus nor Tree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Priority Focus or Tree?
Priority Focus ships an update every 11 months, and Tree every 8 days. Most recently, Priority Focus was updated on October 8, 2026 and Tree on October 2, 2026.

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