Comparison

Stylus vs Main Focus

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

Head to head
About

Stylus

This task manager helps you focus on today's priorities without overwhelming features. It encourages a daily review of tasks, allowing you to decide what still matters, and supports rapid capture of new ideas.

Highlights
  • Daily task review and prioritization
  • Focus on one task at a time
  • Rapid task capture
  • Control Centre and Live Activities integration
  • Widgets for at-a-glance progress
  • Siri and Shortcuts support
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Begin every day with a fresh start. Stylus is the task manager for people who are tired of bloated productivity apps. No endless backlogs. No guilt-inducing overdue tasks. Just today's priorities, beautifully organised and ready for action. Most to-do apps bury you in features. Stylus takes a different approach: it helps you focus on what matters right now. HOW IT WORKS Daily Review: Every morning, Stylus presents yesterday's unfinished tasks and asks one simple question: does this still matter today? This daily ritual keeps your list intentional and your mind clear. No task carries over automatically — you choose what deserves your attention. One Thing at a Time: Stylus is organised around your priorities. Work through tasks in order, stay present with what's in front of you, and move on. Helpful friction prevents needless over-tracking and keeps you focused on positive action. Rapid Capture: When something pops into your head, get it into Stylus instantly. Capture thoughts before they disappear, then prioritise them during your next review. DEEPLY INTEGRATED Stylus can't be compared to a web app — it's woven into the way you already use your devices. - Control Centre: Check off tasks without even opening the app - Live Activities: See your current task right on your Lock Screen - Widgets: Track your progress at a glance from your Home Screen - Siri & Shortcuts: Add tasks with your voice or automate your workflow - iCloud Sync: Seamless across iPhone, iPad, and Mac Stylus is deliberately simple. There are no Gantt charts, no collaboration features, no project management overhead. If you've ever abandoned a to-do app because it felt like a second job to maintain, Stylus was built for you. - Smart prioritisation that adapts as your day evolves - Gentle reminders that keep you on track without adding stress - A beautiful, distraction-free interface designed for iOS 26 - Markdown notes for adding context to any task - Search and diary features to look back on what you've accomplished FLEXIBLE PLANS Stylus is free to use. Upgrade to Stylus Premium for the full experience, including unlimited tasks, advanced widgets, and priority support. Available as monthly, annual, or lifetime plans — with Family Sharing support. Start today. Focus on what matters.

About

Main Focus

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Stay focused on what matters most with Main Focus app: - Choose one task to focus on today, this week, this month, this quarter, and this year - Add and edit Focuses in the app - Add widgets to Home Screen, Lock Screen or StandBy mode - Edit widgets to select time periods that need to be displayed - View and log your progress on past Focuses in the app

Screenshots

Stylus4 screens
Main Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stylus at every 11 days against Main Focus's every 2 months. Main Focus's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Stylus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Main Focus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stylus ships an update every 11 days, Main Focus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stylus versus Main Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStylusMain Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert OwenTatiana Dadukina

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Stylus

Subscriptions4
  • Stylus Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Stylus Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Stylus Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Stylus Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Stylus Lifetime$59.99
  • Stylus Lifetime - Family$89.99
1 purchases

Main Focus

One-time1
  • Main Focus Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Stylus free?
Stylus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Main Focus free?
Main Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stylus or Main Focus have ads?
Neither Stylus nor Main Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stylus or Main Focus?
Stylus ships an update every 11 days, and Main Focus every 2 months. Most recently, Stylus was updated on October 14, 2026 and Main Focus on October 6, 2026.

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