# DoThread vs FocusStack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusStack at none against DoThread's 2. FocusStack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DoThread sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. FocusStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

FocusStack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DoThread | FocusStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dothread-mind-journaling/id6738840479/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusstack-signal-over-noise/id6756284743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chelodo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782528151) | [MICHAEL FRANCIS MCGOVERN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859832517) |

## What reviewers say

### DoThread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dothread-mind-journaling/id6738840479)

This app offers a flexible journaling experience to track moods, habits, and life events. Organize your thoughts with custom threads, gain insights through analytics, and stay consistent with daily reminders. Your data is private and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable threads for notes, moods, and metrics, Fast capture with text, photos, and mood logging, Number tracking with custom units, Location and weather data integration (opt-in), Apple Shortcuts and Siri integration, Powerful analytics and trend visualization, Daily reminders for consistency, iCloud and WebDAV sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### FocusStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusstack-signal-over-noise/id6756284743)

This app helps you identify and focus on your most important tasks by distinguishing between essential work and distractions. It allows you to rank priorities, track time spent on each task, and offers ambient music to enhance concentration.

**Highlights:** Identify and rank top 3 essential tasks, Unlimited backlog for other tasks, Drag-and-drop task organization, Automatic time tracking per task, Ambient music with visual themes, Home screen widget for task visibility, Basic analytics for focus time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DoThread free?

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

### Is FocusStack free?

FocusStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DoThread or FocusStack?

FocusStack is rated higher. DoThread averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FocusStack averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DoThread or FocusStack have ads?

Neither DoThread nor FocusStack shows ads.

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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.*