# Focus on Today² vs DoThread

The clearest difference is rating: DoThread at 4.8 against Focus on Today²'s 4.2. DoThread also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus on Today² sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and DoThread sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DoThread holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Focus on Today²'s written reviews are positive against 100% of DoThread's.

Focus on Today² ships an update every 6 weeks, DoThread every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus on Today² | DoThread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-on-today/id6478431169/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dothread-mind-journaling/id6738840479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 95.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 107 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [立纲 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/730354117) | [Chelodo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782528151) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus on Today²

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-on-today/id6478431169)

This time-management tool helps you track your focus and plan tasks to master your time. It's designed for students and anyone looking to improve their focus on high-value activities and track progress.

**Highlights:** Time tracking for daily tasks, Unlimited to-do planning, Exquisite timer, Timeline support, Daily, weekly, monthly, annual reports, Flip focus support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Month Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| PRO Year Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| PRO Permanent | $9.99 | one-time |


### DoThread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dothread-mind-journaling/id6738840479)

This app offers a flexible journaling experience to track moods, habits, and life events. Organize your thoughts with custom threads, gain insights through analytics, and stay consistent with daily reminders. Your data is private and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable threads for notes, moods, and metrics, Fast capture with text, photos, and mood logging, Number tracking with custom units, Location and weather data integration (opt-in), Apple Shortcuts and Siri integration, Powerful analytics and trend visualization, Daily reminders for consistency, iCloud and WebDAV sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus on Today² free?

Focus on Today² is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DoThread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus on Today² or DoThread?

DoThread is rated higher. Focus on Today² averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while DoThread averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Focus on Today² or DoThread have ads?

Neither Focus on Today² nor DoThread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus on Today² or DoThread?

Focus on Today² ships an update every 6 weeks, and DoThread every 5 days. Most recently, Focus on Today² was updated on October 23, 2026 and DoThread on October 28, 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.*