Comparison

TaskFocus vs Axis

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

Head to head
About

TaskFocus

This app helps you boost productivity using the Pomodoro Technique. Break down your work into focused 25-minute intervals with short breaks in between. Track your progress and customize timer settings to suit your needs.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Timer for focused work
  • Simple and easy-to-use interface
  • Customizable timer intervals
  • Progress statistics
  • Task management
Features
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Want to be more productive? Want to get more work done? Then Pomodoro technique is the most elegant solution for you. Pomodoro timer will help you stay focused by working in highly efficient sessions, tackling one task at a time. What is Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique is created by Francesco Cirillo for a more productive way to work and study. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. Each interval is known as a pomodoro, from the Italian word for 'tomato', after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that Cirillo used as a university student. - Wikipedia How to use the Pomodoro Timer? 1. Add tasks to work on today 2. Set estimate pomodoros (1 = 25min of work) for each tasks 3. Select a task to work on 4. Start timer and focus on the task for 25 minutes 5. Take a break for 5 minutes when the alarm ring 6. Iterate 3-5 until you finish the tasks Features - Pomodoro Timer: stay focused and get for things done - Simple and easy to use interface help user to use Pomorodo timer effectively - Customizable timer intervals and themes to your suitable needs - Statistic provides you the view of your progress over recent days/weeks/months "You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. Maxwell For complete access to all Pomodoro features, App will need permission to schedule local Notifications for time reminders for your activities. If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can improve the application, please do not hesitate to contact us at luongtsu.dev@gmail.com

About

Axis

Features
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Finally, a productivity app that organizes your life - not just your tasks. Axis is a life operating system that connects your tasks to what actually matters. Most productivity apps help you manage tasks. Axis helps you manage your life. Build your day around Life Pillars : the 4–8 areas that matter most to you, like Career, Health, Relationships, and Self-Love. Every task, habit, and event connects to a pillar, so you always know whether you’re spending time on what actually matters. ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE BY PURPOSE Life Pillars Define the areas that matter most - Career, Health, Relationships, Creativity, Finance, or anything you choose. Everything you do connects back to them. Goals with Progress Set short, medium, and long-term goals under each pillar and track progress with visual rings. Tasks, Events & Ideas Capture tasks, schedule events, or save ideas in seconds. Every item connects to a pillar so your day stays aligned with your priorities. Habits That Stick Create daily, weekly, or custom habits with streaks, preferred times, and fallback days to stay consistent. Trackers Log anything that matters - weight, spending, mood, workouts, or custom metrics. See your history and progress over time. YOUR DAY, AT A GLANCE The Today screen shows your most important item as a Focus Card, followed by a visual timeline of everything scheduled. • Swipe right to complete • Swipe left to start timers or log time • Completed items collapse so you can focus on what’s next INSIGHTS THAT ACTUALLY HELP Understand how you spend your time. • Weekly activity charts • Pillar distribution insights • Habit streak tracking • Full activity history See the difference between what you planned and what actually happened. BUILT FOR iOS • Dark-first OLED design • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Siri App Intents for quick capture and “What’s next?” • iCloud sync across your devices WHY AXIS? Other apps track tasks, habits, or metrics. Axis connects everything to the life areas that matter most. When your morning run supports your Health pillar, which supports your marathon goal, skipping it suddenly feels different. Your life, aligned.

Screenshots

TaskFocus4 screens
Axis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Axis at none against TaskFocus's 8. Axis also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). TaskFocus's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. TaskFocus sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Axis asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaskFocus ships an update every 6 weeks, Axis every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TaskFocus versus Axis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskFocusAxis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLe NhungMobileroo Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

8 purchases

TaskFocus

Subscriptions6
  • Pomodoro Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Quater Subscription$1.993 Months
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  • Pomodoro Pro Quaterly$1.993 Months
  • Pomodoro Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
  • Pomorodo Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pomodoro Pro$8.99
  • Pomodoro Timer Pro$9.99
None

Axis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TaskFocus free?
TaskFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Axis free?
Axis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TaskFocus or Axis have ads?
TaskFocus shows ads; Axis does not.
Which is updated more often, TaskFocus or Axis?
TaskFocus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Axis every 10 days. Most recently, TaskFocus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Axis on October 7, 2026.

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