# Focus Timer & To vs Synq

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Timer & To at none against Synq's shown. Focus Timer & To also leads on ratings volume (54 vs 2). Synq's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Timer & To sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Synq sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Synq holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Timer & To has 54 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Focus Timer & To's written reviews are positive against 100% of Synq's.

Focus Timer & To ships an update every 2 weeks, Synq every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer & To | Synq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-and-to-do-elmnts/id6479883216/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synq-notes-and-work-memory/id6761233267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mornhouse Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702482217) | [POINT 6 STUDIOS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877654025) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Timer & To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-and-to-do-elmnts/id6479883216)

Enhance your study and work sessions with powerful focus timers and distraction blocking. Organize tasks with simple to-do lists, track your progress visually, and stay motivated with gamified challenges. Achieve your goals and maximize productivity.

**Highlights:** Distraction blocking, Focus timers, To-do lists, Progress tracking, Gamified experience, Screen time control

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 30 Days of Focus Power | $7.99 | per month |
| 30 Days of Focus Power | $9.99 | per month |
| Month PRO trial | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Focus | $14.99 | per month |
| Focus for 30 Days | $14.99 | per month |
| 30 Days to Sharper Focus | $14.99 | per month |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | per month |
| Special price | $14.99 | per month |
| 30 Days of Peak Focus | $14.99 | per month |
| Special Month PRO | $14.99 | per month |
| 30 Days to Master Focus | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly access for Elmnts | $24.99 | per year |
| 3 Months of Focus | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| 90 Days of Focus Power | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Focus Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Focus Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Focus Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Year of Focus | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Focus | $79.99 | per year |
| Year of Productivity | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Year of Focus Power | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime PRO | Free | one-time |


### Synq

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synq-notes-and-work-memory/id6761233267)

This AI-powered voice recorder automatically captures, transcribes, and organizes your conversations. It offers smart search capabilities, multi-language support, and generates meeting summaries. Focus on your discussions, not note-taking.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, Smart memory search, 9 language support, Automatic meeting summaries, Calendar integration, Offline recording, Privacy-focused

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synq Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Synq Pro - Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer & To free?

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

### Is Synq free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Timer & To or Synq?

Synq is rated higher. Focus Timer & To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Synq averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Focus Timer & To or Synq have ads?

Synq shows ads; Focus Timer & To does not.

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

Focus Timer & To ships an update every 2 weeks, and Synq every 6 days. Most recently, Focus Timer & To was updated on August 16, 2026 and Synq on September 18, 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.*