Comparison

Karo vs Willow Focus

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

Head to head
About

Karo

This app simplifies task management by allowing you to delegate tasks to anyone in your contacts, even if they don't have the app. It offers collaborative features, smart reminders, and AI assistance to break down complex tasks. Enjoy a clean, chat-style interface for seamless organization and delegation.

Highlights
  • Task delegation to contacts
  • Collaborative group task management
  • Cross-platform task accessibility
  • AI-powered task breakdown
  • Smart reminders and notifications
  • Apple Reminders integration
  • Chat-style interface
Features
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Karo is the first of its kind task manager with a focus on delegating tasks! Just install Karo, assign a task to anyone in your contacts and they receive it whether they are on or off the app - it is that simple. KEY FEATURES - Task delegation: Send a task to anyone in your contacts. The assigned person need not be on the app and they'll receive it via WhatsApp or as a message and can perform actions for which you get notified. They would receive a link to the task to complete it. We even remind them so you don't have to! - Collaboration: Just like group chats, but with a checkboxes. Create groups just like how you already do on iMessage or WhatsApp and start collaborating right away. No invites, no complications, simple, efficient and extremely powerful! - Cross-Platform Accessibility: The person you delegate tasks to need not be on the app, they receive it on WhatsApp or as a message with a link which allows them to complete or cancel the task seamlessly. - Activities: We keep track of all activities so you never miss any notifications. - Reliable Notifications: Karo's intelligent notifications ensure that one never misses the deadline for your precious tasks! - Smart Reminders: We try our best to ensure your tasks are completed. We send automatic smart reminders to all the people you've delegated tasks to. - Karo AI: Functional assistant to help you to refactor your thoughts into actionable tasks. It breaks down your larger tasks into smaller actionable tasks too. - Intuitiveness: Karo's clean and familiar chat style interface makes it easy to delegate, organize, and manage tasks. - Deadlines & Reminders: Set deadlines & multiple reminders to your task. - Apple Reminders Integration: Delegate your reminders from Apple Reminders with a seamless bidirectional sync with Apple reminders. Everything you do in the app would reflect in Apple Reminders and vice-versa! - No Contact Syncing: We respect your privacy. Contacts are **only** used offline(on device), and never synced outside. Some other key features: - Automatic date detection - Attachments (images, PDF, etc) - Recurring tasks - Rich search experience - Multi select tasks - 20+ themes - Widgets (Lock Screen + Home Screen + Stand By) - Siri Shortcuts - App Intents With a simple and familiar design, Karo is set to change the way people send tasks and share todo lists! It is perfect for any and everyone that rely on messaging apps to delegate tasks QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, or run into any trouble, please contact us. We would love to help you out. Privacy Policy - https://www.karo.chat/privacy Terms of Use - https://www.karo.chat/tos

About

Willow Focus

Features
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Transform your handwritten ideas into powerful digital actions effortlessly. Designed for those who cherish pen and paper but thrive in a connected world, Willow Focus allows you to slow down, think clearly, and then seamlessly bring your ideas to life digitally. Simply snap a picture of your notes, tag them with actions like #Notion, and watch them sync instantly to your digital ecosystem. Whether you're battling digital distractions, managing productivity, or simply love the tactile feel of writing, Willow Focus ensures your analog creativity meets digital efficiency. Why you'll love Willow Focus: - Instantly convert handwritten notes into digital actions - Tag notes with specific integrations (e.g., #Notion, #Evernote, #Todoist) - Achieve clarity and mindfulness away from digital distractions - Capture thoughts naturally with paper and effortlessly digitize - Stay connected and productive across all your devices - Organize, archive, and access your ideas anytime, anywhere - Ideal for deep thinkers, planners, creative professionals, students, and productivity enthusiasts Unlock the best of both worlds: Keep your mindful moments intact while harnessing the endless possibilities of the digital world. Get Willow Focus now and redefine your productivity.

Screenshots

Karo4 screens
Willow Focus2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Willow Focus at none against Karo's 7. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Karo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Willow Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Karo versus Willow Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaroWillow Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMsquare Labs Technologies Private LimitedYavuz Uyar

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Karo

Subscriptions5
  • Karo Plus$3.991 Month
  • Karo Plus Family$8.491 Month
  • Karo Plus$29.991 Year
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  • Karo Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Karo Plus Family$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Karo Plus$129.99
  • Karo Lifetime Family$179.99
None

Willow Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Karo free?
Karo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Willow Focus free?
Willow Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Karo or Willow Focus have ads?
Neither Karo nor Willow Focus shows ads.

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