Comparison

Ultimate Focus vs Listo

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

Head to head
About

Ultimate Focus

Enhance your productivity with a visual timer designed for focused work and study. Manage tasks, utilize Pomodoro cycles, block distractions, and track your progress. Sync with your calendar and personalize your experience with customizable themes and sounds.

Highlights
  • Visual timer with drag-to-set functionality
  • Task-specific focus sessions
  • Pomodoro mode for cycles
  • Distracting app and website blocking
  • Calendar sync for sessions and reflections
  • Customizable themes and icons
  • Home Screen widgets and Shortcuts integration
Features
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Focus is built less on willpower and more on an environment that makes it easy to begin. Ultimate Focus is a simple focus timer designed with only the features you actually need for work and study. Manage separate sessions for each task, review your focus, use Pomodoro mode, block distracting apps, and sync your sessions with Calendar—all in one app. Features - Drag your finger to quickly set the timer. - Organize your focus time by separating sessions for different tasks. - Stay in rhythm with Pomodoro mode for natural cycles of focus and break. - Review how you focused with stats and reflection features. - Sync your focus sessions and reflections with the Calendar app. - Personalize the app with 70+ color themes and app icons. - Check your focus stats or start a timer right away from Home Screen widgets. - Start a timer using Shortcuts. - Block selected apps and websites while you focus. - Use Habits to receive reminders at the times you want. - Customize notification sounds and background music to match your style. (Premium) - Sync and edit your focus records across devices with iCloud. (Premium) If you experience any issues while using the app, have questions, or find a bug, please contact us anytime at hello@ultimatefocus.app. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Listo

Features
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Listo는 똑똑한 출발 시간 계산기입니다. 핵심 기능 특정 목적지에 정해진 시간까지 도착해야 할 때, 현재 위치, 이동 시간, 준비 시간 등 다양한 변수를 고려하여 최적의 출발 시간을 계산하는 반복적인 불편함을 해결합니다. 주요 기능 준비 카드 관리 반복되는 스케줄을 준비 카드로 저장하고 관리할 수 있습니다. 예를 들어, 매일 등교 시간, 주말 학원 시간 등을 미리 설정해두면 자동으로 알림을 받을 수 있습니다. 스마트 알림 도착 시간에 맞춰 자동으로 준비 시간과 출발 시간 알림을 받을 수 있습니다. 준비 시간과 이동 시간을 고려하여 정확한 시간에 알림이 울립니다. 활성 요일 설정 매일, 매주말, 매평일 또는 개별 요일을 선택하여 알림을 받을 수 있습니다. 필요 없는 날에는 알림이 울리지 않습니다. 날짜 범위 설정 특정 기간에만 알림을 받도록 설정할 수 있습니다. 예를 들어, 학기 중에만 등교 알림을 받고 싶다면 시작일과 종료일을 설정하면 됩니다. 조용히 모드 알림은 받되 소리만 끌 수 있습니다. 조용한 환경에서도 알림을 놓치지 않으면서 방해받지 않을 수 있습니다. 정렬 옵션 최신순, 이름순, 도착 시간순, 생성일순으로 정렬할 수 있어 원하는 방식으로 준비 카드를 관리할 수 있습니다. 학사일정 관리 캘린더 연동으로 방학/학기 일정을 자동 관리할 수 있습니다. 방학 중에는 다른 시간으로 자동 전환되도록 설정할 수 있습니다. 개인정보 보호 Listo는 서버를 운영하지 않으며, 모든 데이터는 사용자의 기기 내부에만 저장됩니다. 서버로 전송되거나 외부로 수집되는 데이터는 없습니다. 사용 예시 - 등교 준비: 매일 아침 8시 등교 시간에 맞춰 준비 시간과 출발 시간 알림 - 학원 준비: 주말 학원 시간에 맞춰 준비 알림 - 약속 준비: 특정 날짜의 약속 시간에 맞춰 준비 알림 Listo와 함께 시간을 효율적으로 관리하고, 중요한 일정을 놓치지 마세요!

Screenshots

Ultimate Focus4 screens
Listo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Listo at none against Ultimate Focus's 4. Listo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Ultimate Focus's advantage is device support (6 vs 3). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Ultimate Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Listo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ultimate Focus versus Listo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltimate FocusListo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (183 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings183 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStonicSolutionHyungjin Kim

Bugs and requests

Ultimate Focus

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Pomodoro mode not working
  • Timer not movable after exiting desktop app
  • Session switching on iPhone is confusing
  • Shortcuts only allow one section selection
  • Default timer is always 25 min
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  • Restarting phone requires re-onboarding
  • Alarm sound is too short
  • Icon cannot be moved on home screen
  • Timer doesn't record if stopped early
  • Timer end memo sometimes doesn't display
  • Keynote doesn't show timer overlay
  • App volume cannot be adjusted
  • Dock icon cannot be hidden
  • Sync issues across devices
  • Apple Watch timer stops when screen dims
  • Apple Watch app lacks break timer
  • Timer not resetting correctly

Requested features

37 requests
  • Pause and resume timer functionality
  • Guide website for usage
  • Option to purchase premium
  • Improve iPhone session switching clarity
  • Pomodoro mode without breaks
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  • Ability to add time manually after forgetting to start
  • Count-up (stopwatch) mode
  • Ability to choose own theming colors
  • Weekly report with productivity insights
  • AI to break down trends
  • Continuous timer alarm sound until dismissed
  • Real-time widget for specific sessions
  • Ability to set default timer per session
  • Option to change daily reset time (e.g., 2 AM instead of midnight)
  • Show current time on Apple Watch timer screen
  • Option to hide numbers on menu bar timer
  • Option to have timer circle represent full visual space regardless of duration
  • Ability to run multiple timers simultaneously
  • Bar graph option for timer visualization
  • Stopwatch mode for flexible time tracking
  • Option to change time cycle for daily reset
  • One-time purchase option for premium
  • More sound themes or custom color themes
  • Option to disable retrospect pop-up
  • Digital display option for timer
  • Adjustable alarm volume within the app
  • Option to hide app icon from dock
  • Tutorial for Pomodoro mode settings
  • Option to make timer display on Keynote
  • Sync session and retrospect lists across devices
  • Improve Apple Watch app functionality (e.g., break timer)
  • Option to set timer for over 60 minutes
  • Option to reset timer to start from beginning
  • Option to have timer on every desktop
  • Option to show only icon on menu bar
  • Invert clock colors for focus and break times
  • Ability to change timer duration for each session individually

Listo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ultimate Focus

Subscriptions3
  • Ultimate Focus - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Ultimate Focus - Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Ultimate Focus - Annual$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ultimate Focus - Lifetime$39.99
None

Listo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ultimate Focus free?
Ultimate Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Listo free?
Listo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ultimate Focus or Listo have ads?
Neither Ultimate Focus nor Listo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultimate Focus or Listo?
Ultimate Focus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Listo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ultimate Focus was updated on October 10, 2026 and Listo on October 10, 2026.

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