Comparison

Watermelon vs Focus Timer & Planner

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

Head to head
About

Watermelon

This app transforms spoken thoughts into organized tasks, projects, and plans. It automatically breaks down goals, tracks progress beyond simple completion, and offers various views for daily planning and reflection. It's designed for users who think faster than they can type.

Highlights
  • Voice-to-task capture
  • AI-powered task breakdown
  • Multiple progress tracking types
  • Daily and project planning views
  • Calendar diary for notes and moments
  • Home screen widgets
  • On-device transcription for privacy
Features
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Speak your mind. AI sticks it. Turn a brain dump into sticky notes you can act on. Watermelon brings your to-do list, quick notes, and everyday ideas onto a colorful board, with AI to help sort what needs doing from what you want to remember. SAY IT WHILE IT’S FRESH Hold to speak and capture several thoughts in one go. Watermelon can separate them into tasks and notes, picking out dates and details for your to-dos. Prefer typing? Type your thoughts, or paste text and links into a quick note. A PLACE FOR TASKS AND IDEAS Buy groceries. Call the plumber tomorrow. Save an idea for the weekend. Keep actions and reference notes together, without turning every thought into something to check off. Move sticky notes to make the board your own, or switch to the classic view. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE Give each task the structure it needs: • Checklists for groceries, packing, and errands • Stages for work with a few clear steps • Counts for pages read or repetitions completed • Percentages for work that moves forward a little at a time AI can suggest a structure, and you can edit it. See how far you’ve come before a task is finished. CHANGE PLANS OUT LOUD Hold a task card and say “move it to Friday,” “add milk,” or “make it high priority.” Review the suggested changes and apply them when they look right. START THE DAY WITH A NEXT STEP Use Daily Check-in to revisit loose ends, note what’s blocked, and choose a next step. In the evening, Daily Recap brings together the tasks you completed that day. KEEP YOUR DAY CLOSE Organize work and life into lists and projects. Set reminders, keep tasks handy with Home Screen widgets, and capture or check tasks on Apple Watch. Add notes and photos to your calendar diary when there’s more to remember. START FREE Get started without creating a Watermelon account. Free AI actions are included; usage limits apply. Pro adds features including unlimited projects, iCloud sync, and calendar sync. AI availability depends on your device and selected service; cloud AI requires internet access and may process the text you provide. Some features require Pro or system permissions. Get it out of your head. Give it a place in Watermelon. Terms of Use: https://feiou.github.io/WatermelonTodo/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://feiou.github.io/WatermelonTodo/privacy_policy.html

About

Focus Timer & Planner

Features
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Actify — Turn your phone into a low‑stimulus focus zone Battling endless scrolling or startup paralysis? Actify transforms your screen into a calm, looping worksite where a tiny miner toils as long as you do. One tap starts a lock‑screen focus session that blocks distractions, delivers gentle nudges, and rewards every minute you stay on task. How it works 1. One‑Tap Start – Pick a 20/25/30‑minute slot and hit Start. 2. Screen Lock + Subtle Animation – A soothing, slow‑progress scene holds just enough motion to keep ADHD brains engaged without hijacking attention. 3. Smart Nudges – If you try to quit early, the miner pops up with a quick pep talk (“Just 5 more minutes to level up your pickaxe!”). 4. Earn & Upgrade – Rack up coins for every finished session, level up your character, unlock new tools, and watch your stats climb in the StatsView. Why it helps • Low‑stimulus environment blocks high‑dopamine apps yet avoids boredom. • Micro‑task guidance bridges the hardest step for ADHD users—getting started. • Visible progress + virtual rewards boost dopamine, turning focus into a game. • Structured breaks prevent burnout and keep momentum rolling. Extra power‑ups • Insightful charts track daily focus streaks and peak productivity hours. • Smart Planner schedules multi‑step nudges before each task so you glide from plan to action. Download Actify Focus today, tap once, and tunnel straight into flow—no willpower required.

Screenshots

Watermelon4 screens
Focus Timer & Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Timer & Planner at none against Watermelon's 4. Watermelon's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Watermelon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Focus Timer & Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watermelon ships an update every 4 days, Focus Timer & Planner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Watermelon versus Focus Timer & Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatermelonFocus Timer & Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size509 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFeiou SuWING YI NG

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Watermelon

Subscriptions2
  • Cloud AI Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Watermelon Unlimited Annual$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • 200 Cloud AI credits$2.99
  • Watermelon Unlimited Lifetime$39.99
None

Focus Timer & Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watermelon free?
Watermelon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Timer & Planner free?
Focus Timer & Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Watermelon or Focus Timer & Planner have ads?
Focus Timer & Planner shows ads; Watermelon does not.
Which is updated more often, Watermelon or Focus Timer & Planner?
Watermelon ships an update every 4 days, and Focus Timer & Planner every 3 days. Most recently, Watermelon was updated on September 28, 2026 and Focus Timer & Planner on October 2, 2026.

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