FocusFour vs Excelsior
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FocusFour
This task management app helps you prioritize and focus on what truly matters using the Eisenhower Matrix. It offers seamless integration with Apple Reminders and a clean, intuitive interface to boost your productivity and time management skills.
- Eisenhower Matrix task prioritization
- Apple Reminders integration
- Customizable widgets
- Cross-platform support (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)
- Clean and intuitive interface
- Zero learning curve
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Transform your productivity with FocusFour, a powerful task management app built on the Eisenhower Matrix. Put first things first, take control of your time, and focus on what truly matters. # Does This Sound Like You? ● You find yourself constantly derailed by unexpected tasks and meetings ● Critical projects get buried under an avalanche of urgent but less important work ● Your days slip by without meaningful progress on key goals ● You're seeking ways to boost productivity but feel overwhelmed ● You need a clear framework for making better time decisions ● You're struggling to find work-life balance ● You want to build lasting time management habits that stick If so, FocusFour is designed for you. # Key Features ● Quadrant Task View: Instantly visualize and prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency ● Seamless Apple Integration: Native sync with Apple Reminders across all your devices ● Zero Learning Curve: Works with your existing reminders - no migration needed ● Smart Widgets: Keep priority tasks visible with customizable home screen widgets ● Cross-Platform: Full support for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS # What Sets Us Apart ● Intentional Design: Clean, focused interface that eliminates distractions ● Intuitive Experience: Natural task management that feels effortless ● Native Performance: Leverages Apple's ecosystem for maximum efficiency # Why Choose FocusFour? We understand the common frustrations with task management apps - overwhelming lists, feature bloat, and tools that become tasks themselves. FocusFour was born from a simple belief: task management should clarify your priorities, not complicate them. # Our Philosophy: ● Focus: Excellence in time management means focusing on what truly matters ● Simplicity: Less is more - we strip away complexity to enhance productivity ● Purpose: Every feature serves your success, not our feature list # Get in Touch Email: support@focusfour.app Website: www.focusfour.app Remember: Time is the great equalizer - it's how you use it that makes all the difference. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Excelsior
Understand where your time goes, set goals, and track progress. Plan your day in advance with customizable routines and receive helpful reminders. Includes features for relaxation and sleep assistance.
- Time tracking (stopwatch, timer, interval)
- Goal setting and progress tracking
- Daily planning and routine scenarios
- Reminders and notifications
- Relaxation and sleep assistance activities
- Detailed analytics and reports
- Customizable sound settings
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This app is perfect for you if: - You want to understand where your time goes. - You want to set goals and track your progress. - You need assistance with learning or training activities. - You want to receive reminders throughout the day about your routine. - You want to plan any day in advance. - You want to fall asleep quickly or relax when you’re irritated. The first app with a no-subscription model. One coin - one perfect day. Coins can be earned in the app through your efforts or purchased. Coins do not expire. Three types of tracking: 1. Stopwatch. Suitable for tasks with uncertain durations, such as “Commuting to work” or “Cleaning.” You can set an approximate time, and the app will remind you when it’s up while continuing to count until you stop it. If you forget to stop the stopwatch on time, you can adjust it on the fly. 2. Timer. Perfect for time restrictions. 3. Interval Program. Ideal for techniques like Pomodoro, HIIT, and Tabata. 4. Manual input of start time and duration. The app offers a rich set of analytics widgets that are always available, even if you have no coins in your account. Balance Wheel, Daily Reports, Monthly and Yearly Summaries, Time-of-Day Analysis, and more. Highly customizable sound settings for timers and interval programs. Want ticking sounds every second? Or at the halfway mark? Or maybe voice announcements? Easy. Plan your days in advance. You can create day scenarios, such as “Weekdays,” “Weekends,” or “Emergency.” Each scenario can include activities and a schedule for each. Using scenarios allows you to quickly set up your plan for the day. The app includes built-in activities: "Falling Asleep," "Meditation," and "Calm Down." Using vibration, they help regulate your breathing. Just follow the assistant’s instructions, and you’ll be able to fall asleep in 15 minutes, even if you don’t feel like sleeping. If you’re irritated, start the "Calm Down" activity and deeply relax. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Excelsior at 100% against FocusFour's 56%. Excelsior also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). FocusFour's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. FocusFour sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Excelsior sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Excelsior holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusFour has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of FocusFour's written reviews are positive against 100% of Excelsior's.
FocusFour ships an update every 5 weeks, Excelsior every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | FocusFour | Excelsior |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (22 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 坚伟 肖 | Grachev Dmitrii |
Customer experience
FocusFour
Excelsior
In-app purchases
FocusFour
- FocusFour Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
- FocusFour Annual Pro$9.991 Year
- FocusFour ProFree
- FocusFour Pro$4.99
- FocusFour LifeTime Pro$29.99
Excelsior
- 21 gold coins$4.99
- 90 gold coins$14.99
- 366 gold coins$39.99









