Comparison

Focusing vs Greendot

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

Head to head
About

Focusing

Boost your concentration and overcome procrastination with this minimalist timer. It uses the Pomodoro Technique to help you master your time, whether you're studying, working, or managing ADHD. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with customizable sounds and visual progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Customizable focus and break durations
  • Continuous auto-cycle mode
  • Visual progress tracker
  • Background operation with notifications
  • White noise and alarm sounds
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Boost your focus instantly! Beat procrastination! Simple, elegant, and effective. The ultimate Pomodoro timer designed to help you crush distractions and master your time—whether you’re studying for exams, working on a project, or managing ADHD. Why You’ll Love It: Get in the Zone: Based on the proven Pomodoro Technique to maximize concentration. Minimalist Design: No clutter, just pure focus. Launch and start in seconds. Stay on Track: Customizable sounds and notifications keep you in the flow. Key Features: • Flexible Timer: Customize focus sessions, short breaks, and long breaks. • Continuous Flow: Auto-cycle mode for uninterrupted productivity loops. • Visual Progress: Beautiful dynamic circular tracker. • Background Mode: Seamless notifications even when the app is closed. • Smart Sounds: White noise and alarms tailored for deep work. Perfect For: Students preparing for exams Freelancers & Remote Workers ADHD & Neurodivergent minds Anyone wanting to do more in less time Simple Workflow: Set your task. Focus for 25 minutes. Take a short break. Repeat & Succeed. Download now and turn your time into results!

About

Greendot

Track your weekly goals with a visual punchcard system. Earn hearts by completing daily targets and celebrate achieving all your objectives. This app offers a simple, ad-free way to stay motivated and organized.

Highlights
  • Visual punchcard goal tracking
  • Set goals 1-7 times per week
  • Weekly overview
  • Adjustable targets and reordering
  • Past week history
  • Reminders
Features
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Your weekly goals in green dots. Greendot gives you a punchcard for each goal. Choose an emoji, set a target, and tap a dot each time you follow through. Fill the row to earn a heart. Complete every goal for a little celebration. With Greendot, you can: - Set goals for one to seven times per week - See your whole week at a glance - Adjust targets and reorder goals anytime - Swipe back through past weeks - Get reminders on Wednesday and Sunday. No accounts. No ads. No analytics. No subscriptions. Your goals and progress stay on your iPhone.

Screenshots

Focusing4 screens
Greendot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Greendot at none against Focusing's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Focusing sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Greendot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Focusing against 5.0 for Greendot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focusing ships an update every 10 days, Greendot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Focusing versus Greendot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusingGreendot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer业宏 庞Shreyans Bhansali

Customer experience

Focusing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Greendot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focusing

One-time2
  • Pro$0.99
  • Timer$0.99
None

Greendot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focusing free?
Focusing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Greendot free?
Greendot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Focusing or Greendot?
Focusing and Greendot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Focusing or Greendot have ads?
Neither Focusing nor Greendot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focusing or Greendot?
Focusing ships an update every 10 days, and Greendot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focusing was updated on October 15, 2026 and Greendot on October 7, 2026.

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