Comparison

Focus Pile vs Recharge again

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

Head to head
About

Focus Pile

This app helps you focus on one task at a time by using your existing reminders. It syncs with Apple Reminders and allows you to skip tasks you can't complete. Widgets are available for iOS and macOS.

Highlights
  • Focus on one reminder at a time
  • Uses existing Apple Reminders
  • Syncs tasks via iCloud
  • Mark tasks as done to update Apple Reminders
  • Skip tasks that cannot be done
  • Widgets for iOS and macOS
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Use Focus Pile to monotask with the reminders you already have. One Thing at a Time - Focus on just one reminder from your list. After that's done see what's next on the pile. Existing Reminders - Focus Pile uses the tasks in your Apple Reminders app, and syncs your pile over iCloud. You choose which reminder lists go on to the pile. Get Things Done - If possible, do what's on your Focus Pile right away. When you mark it as done, that will be updated in the Apple Reminders app. Skip to Move On - If what's up next in Focus Pile can't be done, skip it. Pile Everywhere - Put your focus pile anywhere with widgets and apps for iOS and macOS.

About

Recharge again

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Recharge is the Focus Timer with a fresh new approach.  You can see at a glance the time you're focused and the break time you've earned. By taking regular breaks, you keep your mind fresh and your creativity alive. Don't burn out, but stay relaxed and productive.  Try it out now. No ads, no costs.

Screenshots

Focus Pile3 screens
Recharge again3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Recharge again at Free against Focus Pile's $1.99. Recharge again also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.2). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Recharge again is free to download; Focus Pile costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Focus Pile versus Recharge again: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus PileRecharge again
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid TaylorThorsten Kienle

In-app purchases

None

Focus Pile

No in-app purchases

None

Recharge again

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Pile free?
Focus Pile costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recharge again free?
Recharge again is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Pile or Recharge again have ads?
Neither Focus Pile nor Recharge again shows ads.

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