Comparison

FocusForFun vs MicroDo

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

Head to head
About

FocusForFun

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FocusForFun turns steps, exercise, and time in apps you choose into time for games, videos, and social media. You set the rules for how much time you earn. For example, earn 5 minutes for every 1,000 steps, or 10 minutes for every 5 minutes in a language app. When your time runs out, the apps and sites you limit are locked. Earn time Count steps, walking and running distance, Apple Health exercise minutes, or time spent in apps you pick. You choose which apps count. Add several earning conditions to a rule and adjust how many minutes each one earns. Choose your apps Pick the games, video apps, social media, and sites you want to limit. Set these separately from the apps you use to earn time. Home shows how much time is left and how close you are to earning more. Reset Choose a reset schedule. Unused time does not carry over. Permissions Screen Time access is needed to limit apps and measure app use. To earn time from steps, distance, or exercise, allow read access to Health. FocusForFun reads Health data and never writes to it.

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MicroDo

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Feeling paralyzed by your to-do list? MicroDo transforms overwhelming tasks into small, manageable micro-steps using AI. Designed specifically for ADHD brains, this app helps you focus on just one thing at a time – so you can finally get things done. Stop staring at your tasks. Start completing them. ----How MicroDo Works---- 1. Add any task that feels too big 2. Tap the AI button to generate micro-steps 3. Focus on one step at a time 4. Complete it. Feel the dopamine. Repeat. It's that simple. No complicated systems. No overwhelming features. Just clear, actionable steps that work with your brain, not against it. ----AI-Powered Features---- Generate Micro-Steps: Enter any task and let AI break it down into small, achievable steps with time estimates. "Clean the kitchen" becomes "Throw away visible trash (5 min)", "Put dishes in sink (10 min)", and more. Smart Task Sorting: Not sure what to do first? AI analyzes your tasks and suggests the optimal order based on priority and context. Note: AI features require a free account. Limited daily generations for free users. ----Focus Mode---- Tap any task to enter Focus Mode – a distraction-free view that shows only your current step. No clutter. No overwhelm. Just the one thing you need to do right now. Focus Timer: Start a timer for any step. Works in the background with Live Activities on your Lock Screen. Get a gentle vibration when time's up. Progress Tracking: Watch your progress bar fill up as you complete each step. Visual feedback designed to give your brain the reward it craves. ----Built for ADHD Brains---- We understand task paralysis, decision fatigue, and the struggle to start. MicroDo is designed with neurodivergent minds in mind: • One task at a time: No overwhelming lists. Focus on the next micro-step only. • Instant feedback: Haptic feedback and mini celebrations when you complete steps. • Low friction: Add tasks in seconds. No categories, no tags, no setup required. • Visual progress: See exactly how far you've come and how much is left. • Gentle time estimates: Each AI-generated step includes a realistic time estimate to prevent "Time Blindness". ----More Features---- Priorities: Mark tasks as A, B, or C priority with color-coded labels. Drag & Drop: Reorder your steps manually if needed. Cloud Sync: Sign in to sync your tasks across all your devices. Works Offline: Create and manage tasks without internet. ----Who Is MicroDo For?---- • People with ADHD who struggle with task initiation • Anyone who feels overwhelmed by big projects • Procrastinators who need help breaking the cycle • Students managing assignments and deadlines • Professionals juggling multiple responsibilities • Anyone who wants a simpler, calmer way to get things done ----Get Started---- Download MicroDo and turn your overwhelming to-do list into a clear action plan. One micro-step at a time.

Screenshots

FocusForFun4 screens
MicroDo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MicroDo at none against FocusForFun's shown. MicroDo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusForFun ships an update every 5 months, MicroDo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
FocusForFun versus MicroDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusForFunMicroDo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFORESTUNDER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYSamet Ceylan

In-app purchases

None

FocusForFun

No in-app purchases

None

MicroDo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusForFun free?
FocusForFun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MicroDo free?
MicroDo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocusForFun or MicroDo have ads?
FocusForFun shows ads; MicroDo does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusForFun or MicroDo?
FocusForFun ships an update every 5 months, and MicroDo every 2 weeks. Most recently, FocusForFun was updated on October 25, 2026 and MicroDo on October 28, 2026.

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