Comparison

Stuff | ToDos and Lists vs Focus To Do

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

Head to head
About

Stuff | ToDos and Lists

Organize your life and achieve goals with a powerful task management system. Create interconnected lists, manage dependencies, and collaborate on shared projects. Track progress and stay focused on daily priorities.

Highlights
  • Task dependencies
  • Interconnected lists
  • Shared lists for collaboration
  • Progress tracking (Adventure Log)
  • Today Card for daily priorities
  • Someday Tasks and repeating tasks
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Stuff is built to help you organize your life and achieve your goals. Your Stuff can be as simple as a list of to-dos, or as complex as a system of interconnected lists, organized into spaces full of dependencies, deadlines, and carefully planned tasks. Stuff is designed to keep track of the dozens of to-dos that come to mind throughout the day, helping to clear your mind and turn thoughts into action. Dependencies: A Simple Yet Powerful System One of Stuff’s most unique and powerful features is Dependencies. Unlike other to-do apps, where tasks pile up into overwhelming lists, Stuff lets you link tasks together so that future steps stay out of sight until they’re relevant. This means that doers can brain-dump everything into Stuff without worrying about clutter, only the next actionable steps will be visible. Whether you’re planning a project, setting up routines, or just organizing weekend errands, Dependencies help keep Stuff clean, focused, and effortlessly powerful. Shared Lists: Collaborate Seamlessly Some tasks aren’t meant to be tackled alone. With Shared Lists, you can collaborate with teammates, classmates, family members, or anyone who needs to be in the loop. Assign tasks, track progress, and keep everyone on the same page, all within Stuff’s clean and intuitive interface. The Adventure Log: See Your Progress Over Time Every completed task tells a story, and with the Adventure Log, you can look back at everything you’ve accomplished. Filter by tag, space, or item type to see exactly what was done and when. Whether tracking work projects, study sessions, or personal growth, the Adventure Log helps you reflect on progress and stay motivated. The Today Card: Stay Focused, No Matter Where You Are Your most important tasks should always be front and center. The Today Card gives doers a snapshot of the day’s top priorities, no matter where they are in the app. With a quick tap, you can check your highest-priority tasks, see how much is left to do, and even glance at your Daily Note. Even if you’re bouncing between lists and organizing your week, the Today Card ensures that what matters most stays in view. Plan Ahead or Save for Later Sometimes, tasks don’t need to be done today, but they still matter. Stuff makes planning easy with Someday Tasks, allowing doers to set things aside without forgetting them. Assign a Deadline to separate when you plan to do something from when it has to be done. And for routine actions, repeating tasks keep everything on track automatically. Widgets: To-Dos at a Glance Stay on top of your tasks without even opening the app. Home screen widgets let doers see their lists instantly, making it easy to check off tasks, review deadlines, and stay on track throughout the day. Designed to Stay Open All Day Stuff is built to fit into your life, not disrupt it. Whether open on your desk while working or quickly pulled from your pocket while on the go, Stuff adapts to the way you work. The interface is designed to be both visually appealing and highly functional, keeping to-dos top of mind without being distracting. Built for Doers, Growing for the Future This is just the beginning! Stuff will continue to grow, with exciting new features on the roadmap designed to make productivity even more intuitive, effective, and enjoyable. Meet the Developer Stuff was built by me, Austin, an indie developer and a one-person team. I’ve always been passionate about productivity, but after trying countless apps, I couldn’t find one that truly fit my needs. I wanted something that combined a simple, beautiful interface with powerful features like Dependencies and repeating lists. So, I taught myself to code and started building Stuff, the to-do list of my dreams. Stuff uses Apple's Standard Licensing Agreement found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus To Do

This app uses AI-powered timers and task management to enhance focus and productivity. It offers adaptive intervals, intelligent break recommendations, and detailed analytics to help users achieve deep work and build sustainable habits.

Highlights
  • AI-powered adaptive focus timers
  • Integrated task and project management
  • Habit tracking with visual streaks
  • Deep work analytics and reports
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Customizable work intervals
Features
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Struggling to maintain deep focus in our distraction-filled world? Pomodoro Timer combines AI-powered focus timers with intelligent task management to boost your productivity by up to 300%. Whether you are studying for exams, shipping code, or building better routines, Pomodoro Timer adapts to your unique work style. WHY POMODORO TIMER IS DIFFERENT Unlike basic timer apps, Pomodoro Timer learns your focus patterns and gives you real-time insights. Our smart algorithm suggests the perfect work intervals based on your performance data, helping you reach flow state faster and stay focused on what actually matters. SMART POMODORO TIMER - Adaptive intervals that adjust to your energy levels - AI-powered break recommendations for better recovery - Focus quality analytics showing your peak productivity periods - Background sounds designed to deepen concentration - Cross-device sync for seamless sessions on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV INTEGRATED TASK MANAGEMENT - Link tasks to your focus sessions effortlessly - Time tracking for every project and task - Priority matrix to tackle your most important work first - Smart reminders so deadlines never slip - Organize work into lists with recurring due dates HABIT TRACKING - Visual streak tracking that builds real consistency - Progress analytics with actionable insights - Custom categories for any study or work goal - Milestone celebrations to keep you motivated DEEP WORK ANALYTICS - Daily, weekly, and monthly productivity reports - A focus score measuring your concentration quality - Time distribution across projects, tasks, and activities - Distraction pattern detection to protect your focus - Personalized recommendations for better results PERFECT FOR FOCUSED WORK - Students preparing for exams and study sessions - Developers in deep work sprints - Writers conquering creative projects - Remote workers optimizing a busy day - Anyone with ADHD who works better in short, clear intervals - Anyone building focus habits and beating procrastination The Pomodoro Technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo, transformed how people work and study. Recent research links this kind of structured focus with lower mental fatigue and steadier productivity. Pomodoro Timer implements this proven method with AI enhancements that help you stay focused while building sustainable habits. WHAT USERS SAY "Finally, a pomodoro app helping me focus better during study time" - Sarah K. "The AI recommendations are perfect for my focus sessions" - Mike T. "Combines timer, tasks, and habits in one focused app" - Emma L. PREMIUM FEATURES - Unlimited projects and task lists - Advanced focus analytics for your sessions - All premium timer styles and themes - Custom work intervals for a personalized routine - Export detailed reports of your focused work Try Premium FREE for 7 days. GET STARTED - Set your focus goals and create task lists - Start your timer for dedicated focus time - Watch your productivity soar through focused sessions Join thousands transforming productivity with Pomodoro Timer. Whether you are battling procrastination, building focus habits, or optimizing your workflow, Pomodoro Timer is your intelligent companion for deep, meaningful work and study. Premium subscription: - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation - Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the current period ending - Manage or cancel subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription - Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stuff | ToDos and Lists4 screens
Focus To Do4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focus To Do at 5.0 against Stuff | ToDos and Lists's 4.5. Focus To Do also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and device support (5 vs 3). Stuff | ToDos and Lists's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (86 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Stuff | ToDos and Lists sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus To Do sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus To Do holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stuff | ToDos and Lists has 86 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Stuff | ToDos and Lists's written reviews are positive against 100% of Focus To Do's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stuff | ToDos and Lists ships an update every 10 days, Focus To Do monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stuff | ToDos and Lists versus Focus To Do: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStuff | ToDos and ListsFocus To Do
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (86 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings86 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS26.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2196, LLCSecurity Tech

Customer experience

Stuff | ToDos and Lists

All ratings86 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative6.6%

Focus To Do

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Stuff | ToDos and Lists

Subscriptions3
  • Extra Stuff | Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Extra Stuff7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Extra Stuff | Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • Level 1 Tip$0.99
  • Level 2 Tip$4.99
  • Level 3 Tip$9.99
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  • Level 4 Tip$19.99
  • Level 5 Tip$39.99
  • Extra Stuff Lifetime$119.99
3 purchases

Focus To Do

Subscriptions2
  • Pomodoro Timer$2.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Timer7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pomodoro Timer$49.99

Questions

Is Stuff | ToDos and Lists free?
Stuff | ToDos and Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus To Do free?
Focus To Do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stuff | ToDos and Lists or Focus To Do?
Focus To Do is rated higher. Stuff | ToDos and Lists averages 4.5 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Focus To Do averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Stuff | ToDos and Lists or Focus To Do have ads?
Neither Stuff | ToDos and Lists nor Focus To Do shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stuff | ToDos and Lists or Focus To Do?
Stuff | ToDos and Lists ships an update every 10 days, and Focus To Do monthly. Most recently, Stuff | ToDos and Lists was updated on November 5, 2026 and Focus To Do on October 30, 2026.

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