SimpliFocus vs NOW TODO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpliFocus
This app offers a distraction-free environment to boost productivity. It features a minimalist timer and session tracking, allowing users to focus on tasks without clutter or complex interfaces. Designed for simplicity, it helps users achieve deep work and accomplish their goals.
- Instant focus with one tap
- Minimalist Pomodoro-inspired timer
- Session tracking with streaks
- Lock screen and Live Activities support
- Customizable session and break times
- Ad-free and clutter-free interface
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SimpliFocus — Focus Made Effortless Make space for focused work, study, and everyday tasks with a simple Pomodoro-inspired timer. Choose your session length, add an optional intention or focus tag, and tap Start. FOCUS AND REST Customize focus sessions, short breaks, long breaks, and your daily session goal. Keep track of your timer with Live Activities and Lock Screen updates. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Review your session history, including intentions, tags, focused time, and paused time. Use insights to explore your streaks and focus trends. MAKE IT YOURS Choose ambient focus sounds and adjust your timer settings to suit the way you work. An Apple Watch companion and widgets help keep your sessions close at hand. ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS Version 2.2.4 improves VoiceOver labels and navigation across key screens, larger-text layouts, and reduced-motion behavior. Settings controls and session history are easier to understand and use. SIMPLIFOCUS PRO Optional Pro features include expanded insights, additional ambient sounds, and more widget options. Pro is a one-time lifetime in-app purchase with no subscription. No ads. No account required. Just a little more room to focus.
NOW TODO
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NOWTODO: Simple Daily Planner & To-Do List NOWTODO is a clean and minimal productivity app designed to help you organize tasks, manage to-do lists, set reminders, and build completion streaks by finishing your tasks consistently. Plan your day, stay focused, and track your progress with a distraction-free interface built for clarity and simplicity. Why Choose NOWTODO? • Create unlimited tasks and to-do lists • Build streaks by completing tasks daily • Smart reminder notifications so you never forget • Organize with categories like work, goals, and personal • Clean, minimal design for better focus • No login or account required Key Features • Unlimited tasks and simple checklists • Task completion streak system • Custom reminders and push notifications • Categories and priorities for better organization • Fast and intuitive interface • Privacy-first experience Perfect for daily planning, goal tracking, productivity, deep work sessions, students, professionals, and anyone who prefers simple task management. Stay productive. Build streaks. Get things done—every day. Download NOWTODO and take control of your day. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpliFocus at none against NOW TODO's 5. SimpliFocus also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. NOW TODO sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SimpliFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimpliFocus ships an update every 8 days, NOW TODO monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | SimpliFocus | NOW TODO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Josh Wood | ERX CONNECT |
In-app purchases
SimpliFocus
No in-app purchases
NOW TODO
- NOWTODO premium$4.991 Month
- NOWTODO premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Todo premium$4.99
- NOWTODO pro$19.99
- Todo premium$39.99









