Comparison

My XLists vs For Focus

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

Head to head
About

My XLists

Features
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>Stay organized in every part of your life with simple, powerful checklists. >Whether for work, travel, shopping, or daily tasks, checklists help you stay on top of what’s done and what’s next. This app makes managing your lists fast, flexible, and effortless. >Create your own checklists in seconds and check off items as you go. Reuse your lists anytime or duplicate them to quickly adapt for new situations - like preparing for your next trip using a previous packing list. - Create and manage unlimited checklists 
- Mark items as completed with a single tap
 - Duplicate lists and customize them easily
 - Reuse your checklists anytime 
- Sync seamlessly across all your Apple devices Everything stays up to date automatically via iCloud, so your lists are always with you — wherever you are. Simple. Flexible. Reliable.
Your perfect checklist companion.

About

For Focus

Features
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Overwhelmed by drifting focus and task piles? ForFocus is the ADHD brain’s routine-and-focus coach. Beat time-blindness, procrastination, and distraction with visual timers, energy-level tasks, and AI task breakdowns. WHY FORFOCUS WORKS FOR ADHD ForFocus is built by and for neurodivergent adults. Every tool is tuned to reduce executive-function friction and turn micro-wins into lasting habits. KEY FEATURES • Focus Sessions – Visual (and tactile) timers • AI Magic Breakdown – Speak or type “do taxes” and get bite-size, ordered steps you can actually start. • 3-Item Task Queue – Shows only the next three doable tasks, auto-sorted by energy, due time, and context. • Cross-Device Sync – iCloud keeps tasks and streaks updated on all your devices. • Privacy First – No ads, no tracking; your data lives in your iCloud account. HOW USERS WIN Start tasks in under 60 seconds—no more endless setup screens. Feel the passage of time with visual & haptic cues to fight time-blindness. Replace overwhelm with clear, bite-size next actions. Build consistent daily rhythms that survive low-dopamine days. For detailed information, please visit our Privacy Policy: noworrieslifestyle.com/privacy-policy and EULA: https://www.noworrieslifestyle.com/eula/

Screenshots

My XLists3 screens
For Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: For Focus at Free against My XLists's $0.99. For Focus also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 12 months). My XLists's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

For Focus is free to download; My XLists costs $0.99 up front. For Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. My XLists asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My XLists ships an update every 12 months, For Focus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
My XLists versus For Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy XListsFor Focus
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel FurrerNo Worries! Lifestyle, LLC

In-app purchases

None

My XLists

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

For Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is My XLists free?
My XLists costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is For Focus free?
For Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My XLists or For Focus have ads?
Neither My XLists nor For Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My XLists or For Focus?
My XLists ships an update every 12 months, and For Focus every 5 days. Most recently, My XLists was updated on October 27, 2026 and For Focus on October 10, 2026.

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