# Focus Timer vs Visual To

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual To at 88% against Focus Timer's 0%. Visual To also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (148 vs 12). Focus Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Visual To sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Visual To holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual To has 148 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 88% of Visual To's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer | Visual To |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-work-with-friend/id6463947468/reviews) | **[4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-to-do-list/id6504822038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Alican Efe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693988285) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-work-with-friend/id6463947468)

Enhance concentration with curated Baroque music and soothing rain sounds. Customize focus sessions with an adjustable timer to boost productivity and creativity. Create your ideal audio ambiance for work, study, or relaxation.

**Highlights:** Adjustable focus timer, Largo Baroque music, Rain soundscapes, Personalized audio ambiance, Productivity enhancement, Seamless interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month Focus Timer Pro | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Professional Access | $9.99 | per year |


### Visual To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-to-do-list/id6504822038)

This app helps users visually plan and manage their daily tasks, making it easier to stay focused and motivated. It offers a variety of visual customization options, including icons and personal photos, to represent tasks and track completion.

**Highlights:** Visually plan daily tasks, Over 230 icons for task symbols, Add personal pictures to tasks, Visualize tasks with stock photos, Create icons with Apple Image Playground, Mark tasks as completed, Alerts for due items, Widgets for today's tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily To Do List Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Daily To Do List Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Daily To Do List Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Daily To Do List Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Daily To Do List Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Daily To Do List Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Daily To Do List Premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 👍 Helps with productivity
- 👍 Useful for organization
- 👍 Customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💡 Limited repeat options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on deleting list items
- Inability to share lists with family

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to recover deleted items
- Integration with other apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer free?

Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Visual To free?

Visual To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Timer or Visual To?

Visual To is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Visual To averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.

### Do Focus Timer or Visual To have ads?

Neither Focus Timer nor Visual To shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Timer or Visual To?

Focus Timer ships an update monthly, and Visual To monthly. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on June 1, 2026 and Visual To on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*