Comparison

SyncTasks vs Boost Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

SyncTasks

This app offers a streamlined task management experience, syncing with Notion and Apple Reminders. It features a minimalist widget for distraction-free focus and a folder system for organization. It can also be used as a standalone to-do list.

Highlights
  • Two-way Notion sync
  • Apple Reminders integration
  • Minimalist home screen widgets
  • Folder-based task organization
  • Standalone to-do list mode
  • No ads or tracking
Features
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As a daily Notion user, I found the Notion mobile app to be too cluttered and overly complicated for simple tasks management. It is also severely lacking in widget integration which is a crucial part of the iOS experience. I have tried Todoist and TickTick with Zapier, but they lacked support for all the features I needed, AND THERE IS A SUBSCRIPTION?! I wanted a simpler, more integrated solution. That's why I built SyncTasks. Due to popular demand, I've added the option to use SyncTasks as a standalone to-do app without syncing with Notion. This can be especially useful for quickly tracking tasks like grocery lists and other on-the-go needs. Key Features of SyncTasks: Notion Integration: Two-way sync with your Notion databases. This feature also allows you to sync databases from multiple Notion Workspaces. Apple Reminders Integration: Two-way sync with your Apple Reminders. Minimal Task List Widget: My favorite feature! Inspired by dumb phones, this minimalist widget blends seamlessly with your wallpaper to create a distraction-free interface reminiscent of a dumb phone. Your home screen will display only your tasks, with no other distractions, so you can stay focused and get as much done as possible. Stay Organized: I've decided to go back to basics and stick with the trusty folder system to help you group your tasks and stay organized. You can also quickly filter and search through your tasks to find exactly what you need. Exclusive Membership Card: I absolutely love the feeling of getting something unique for myself. So, I've added this totally unnecessary but fun feature! When you first get your card after upgrading to premium (it's a one-time purchase, by the way—because I absolutely hate subscriptions), you can drag and shake it to unlock a series of randomized colors with different gradients on the card. This means your card will be unique to you and you alone. I know it's not essential, but it's kind of exciting, right? No ads. No tracking. Transparent update: Nobody likes being tracked, and I'm no exception. I've also included a Release Notes section in the app where I'll share all the new features, major bug fixes, and improvements with you. This keeps the update process as informative and transparent as possible. I'm doing this because I genuinely want to build and grow alongside my users. If you've encountered a similar issue with the Notion mobile app and are looking for a solution, want a way to stay focused and get things done, or just simply want to hang out, install SyncTasks and join me on this journey. I'll see you on the other side! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Boost Focus Timer

Enhance your productivity with a customizable focus timer and habit tracker. Utilize a proactive AI agent to assist with goals and tasks. This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to help you stay organized and achieve your objectives.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus sessions
  • Habit tracking
  • Goal setting
  • Proactive AI agent assistance
  • Fully customizable productivity tools
Features
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Start focus sessions, track habits, goals, and get help from proactive AI -- fully customizable productivity app, just ask the AI agent.

Screenshots

SyncTasks4 screens
Boost Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SyncTasks at none against Boost Focus Timer's shown. SyncTasks also leads on ratings volume (352 vs 2). Boost Focus Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, 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. SyncTasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Boost Focus Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Boost Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SyncTasks has 352 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of SyncTasks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Boost Focus Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SyncTasks ships an update every 10 days, Boost Focus Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SyncTasks versus Boost Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncTasksBoost Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (352 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings352 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToh Kar LeJacob Beauchamp

Customer experience

SyncTasks

All ratings352 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative23.6%

Boost Focus Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SyncTasks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tasks not syncing properly
  • Widget not displaying tasks correctly
  • App crashing after updates
  • Notification issues with repeat tasks

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Notion calendar sync
  • Improve widget customization options
  • Introduce more view and filter options
  • Develop a desktop or web app version

Boost Focus Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SyncTasks

Subscriptions2
  • SyncTasks Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • SyncTasks Pro (Annually)$12.991 Year
One-time3
  • 7-day Free TrialFree
  • SyncTasks Pro$9.99
  • SyncTasks Pro (Lifetime)$34.99
4 purchases

Boost Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Boost Focus Timer Subscription7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Boost Focus Timer Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Rocket Timer Animation$2.99
  • Battery Timer Animation$2.99

Questions

Is SyncTasks free?
SyncTasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boost Focus Timer free?
Boost Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SyncTasks or Boost Focus Timer?
Boost Focus Timer is rated higher. SyncTasks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 352 ratings, while Boost Focus Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SyncTasks or Boost Focus Timer have ads?
Boost Focus Timer shows ads; SyncTasks does not.
Which is updated more often, SyncTasks or Boost Focus Timer?
SyncTasks ships an update every 10 days, and Boost Focus Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, SyncTasks was updated on September 30, 2026 and Boost Focus Timer on September 14, 2026.

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