Comparison

Action Tasks vs Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Action Tasks

This to-do list app gamifies task completion with fun sound effects and vibrations. Organize tasks with custom lists, set reminders, and share your progress. It offers a clutter-free interface to help you stay focused and motivated.

Highlights
  • Gamified task completion with sound effects
  • Vibrating force feedback on task completion
  • Customizable task lists
  • Due dates and alarm reminders
  • List sharing via email
  • Automatic hiding of completed tasks
Features
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Action Tasks is an artisanal to do list app that makes completing your tasks fun and rewarding with action sounds and force feedback. Get in on the fun! Action Tasks animates and vibrates with amusing sound effects when you complete a task. Choose from a selection of more than forty task completion sounds including: whip cracks, cartoon sound effects, nuclear bombs, robots, gun shots, laser blasters, explosions and more. Action Tasks features a simple no clutter user interface that helps you focus on the tasks at hand. Custom lists keep track of your to do lists and reminders in style. Set due dates and alarms with notifications to never forget. Share lists via email, automatically hide completed tasks and manage and organize your lists with simple gestures. Action Tasks makes organizing simple, fun and motivational. Featured by Apple as "New and Notable" in Productivity at its debut. What our users are saying: "Amazing app! I'm never forgetting anything anymore." -Gabriel "This is just what the iPhone needs! Not only is it easy to use, but the sounds and vibrations after completing a task are cool." -Rich "I love this app! Such a fun way to keep track of your to do lists. Love the sound effects, too." -AGrrrl

About

Focus Timer

Features
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Focus Timer - Novaro Pomodoro helps you master the Pomodoro Technique and build deep focus habits. Set a timer, eliminate distractions, and get more done. CORE FEATURES • Pomodoro Timer — 25-min work sessions with short & long breaks, fully customizable • Task Management — Create, categorize, and track tasks with estimated pomodoros • Focus Stats — Daily, weekly, and monthly reports with completion rates • Heatmap — Visualize your focus consistency over time • Category Breakdown — See where your time goes across work, study, and life • Achievements — Unlock milestones as you build your focus streak • Multi-language — Supports 12 languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more PRO FEATURES • Custom timer durations (any length you want) • Unlimited tasks • Extended stats (30/90 day trends) • Heatmap & category analytics • Focus Mode — Lock the app during sessions to block distractions • Weekly focus reports • Data export • Ad-free experience SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS • Monthly: Auto-renews each month • Yearly: Save over 50%, auto-renews annually • Lifetime: One-time purchase, unlock forever Free 7-day trial for new subscribers. Cancel anytime: iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions auto-renew 24 hours before the current period expires unless canceled. Privacy Policy: https://pomodoro-timer-8u9.pages.dev/privacy-policy-en Terms of Service: https://pomodoro-timer-8u9.pages.dev/terms-of-service-en

Screenshots

Action Tasks4 screens
Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Focus Timer at Free against Action Tasks's $0.99. Focus Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Action Tasks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Focus Timer is free to download; Action Tasks costs $0.99 up front. Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Action Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Action Tasks ships an update every 2 months, Focus Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Action Tasks versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAction TasksFocus Timer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (69 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlassWave LLC洁勇 杨

In-app purchases

None

Action Tasks

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Focus Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Action Tasks free?
Action Tasks costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Action Tasks or Focus Timer have ads?
Focus Timer shows ads; Action Tasks does not.
Which is updated more often, Action Tasks or Focus Timer?
Action Tasks ships an update every 2 months, and Focus Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Action Tasks was updated on November 1, 2026 and Focus Timer on November 5, 2026.

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