Comparison

Focus Bottle vs Any Planner

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

Head to head
About

Focus Bottle

Features
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Welcome to Focus Bottle Focus Bottle is a cute and delightful focus app that combines Focus Timer, Pomodoro Technique, Time Management, Growth Tracking, and Blind Box Gameplay. Each time you complete a focus session, you'll receive an adorable reward ball from a blind box and store it in your personal Focus Bottle — celebrating your effort, persistence, and growth. ◆ Focus Timer · Immersive Experience Start your focus sessions with a clean and calming countdown interface.
Supports lock screen operation, Live Activity, and Dynamic Island to keep track of your focus in real time.
Stay undisturbed with "Scholar Mode". ◆ Ball Collection · Motivation through Progress Choose a blind box theme before each session.
Every time you complete a focus, you’ll earn a ball reward — from series like fruits, animals, magic, houses, and more. ◆ Time Bottle System · Organize Freely Free users receive one default bottle.
You can unlock bottles of various styles to store and categorize your balls.
Create your personal growth collection. ◆ iCloud Sync · Secure & Seamless VIP members can sync data to iCloud manually.
Restore your focus history and ball collection across devices — safely and reliably. ◆ Flexible Timer · Calm Background Sounds Set any focus duration freely.
Enhance your sessions with soothing background music and gentle flash/vibration reminders. ◆ Minimal Design · Adorable Aesthetics Clean and soft UI.
Charming animations and delightful interactions accompany your quiet focus journey. VIP Membership Includes: * Pomodoro Mode * Custom Focus Tags * Unlock All Background Music * Scholar Mode * Full-Dimension Statistics * Home Screen Widget * iCloud Multi-Device Sync * And more features coming soon... Let Focus Bottle accompany you —
to record your time, and celebrate your growth. Focus Bottle Subscription Information * Subscribing to Focus Bottle VIP unlocks premium features, including: Pomodoro focus mode, custom focus tags, full background music access, Study Mode, detailed focus statistics, widget support, iCloud multi-device sync, additional bottle styles, and collection viewing privileges. * VIP subscription is available in Monthly Plan and Yearly Plan, and will auto-renew. * Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. * Subscriptions automatically renew within 24 hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours prior. * Users can manage or cancel subscriptions at any time in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. * If your VIP benefits are not activated, please tap "Restore Purchases" in the app. If the issue persists, contact us at gangneng@waysun.tech. * Pricing may vary by region. The final amount is subject to the App Store purchase page. * Once payment is confirmed, VIP benefits will be activated immediately for the duration of your subscription. Lifetime Membership Information * Purchasing a Lifetime Membership unlocks all VIP premium features permanently without the need for renewal. * Users may also individually purchase specific bottle styles as collectibles. These are one-time purchases and valid forever. * All purchases can be synced across devices using the app's "Restore Purchases" function. * Privacy Policy: https://www.waysun.tech/app/focus_bottle/privacy.html * Terms of Use: https://www.waysun.tech/app/focus_bottle/terms-of-use.html

About

Any Planner

Features
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Any Planner - SmallStep AI Your daily to-do list, task organizer, and focus timer, powered by AI, kept private on your device with iCloud sync. Why Any Planner - SmallStep? * Create tasks in seconds by chatting or talking to AI, just say what you need to do, and it's added. * Prefer doing it yourself? Choose from ready-made task templates or build your own from scratch. (Pro) * Organize daily and weekly tasks with categories like Chores & Habits, Health & Fitness, and Focus. * Sync tasks seamlessly with your Apple Calendar so everything stays in one place. * Stay focused with built-in timers you can attach to any task, paired with calming background music. * Track your streaks, completion rate, and top categories with visual insights. * Smart reminders that actually nudge you to start, not just notify you. * A wallpaper that evolves with your daily progress, keeping you motivated at a glance. Perfect for: * Daily and weekly task planning * Building habits and routines * ADHD-friendly micro-task organization * Staying focused with distraction-free timers * Anyone who wants a simple to-do list that doesn't feel like a chore to use How it works: * Add a task by typing, chatting with AI, or speaking it out loud. * Set a time, category, and (optionally) a focus timer. * Get reminders when it's time to start. * Check it off, build your streak, and watch your progress unfold. Subscription Information: Starter Monthly: auto-renewable, 1 month Pro Monthly: auto-renewable, 1 month Starter Annual: auto-renewable, 1 year Pro Annual: auto-renewable, 1 year Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Additional Information: Privacy Policy: https://www.smallstep.dev/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy & Data: All data stays on your device with iCloud sync. SmallStep does not collect, track, or share personal information.

Screenshots

Focus Bottle4 screens
Any Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus Bottle and Any Planner are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Focus Bottle sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Any Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Bottle ships an update every 9 days, Any Planner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focus Bottle versus Any Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus BottleAny Planner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer广西炜辰信息科技有限责任公司Chee Ket Yung

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Focus Bottle

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
One-time6
  • Orange Energy Bottle$0.99
  • Beginner's Bottle$0.99
  • Sunshine Bottle$0.99
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  • Wooden Bottle$0.99
  • Fairy Tale Bottle$0.99
  • Lifetime Plan$14.99
4 purchases

Any Planner

Subscriptions4
  • Starter3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Starter Plan Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Pro Plan Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Bottle free?
Focus Bottle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Any Planner free?
Any Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Bottle or Any Planner have ads?
Neither Focus Bottle nor Any Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Bottle or Any Planner?
Focus Bottle ships an update every 9 days, and Any Planner every 6 days. Most recently, Focus Bottle was updated on September 13, 2026 and Any Planner on September 24, 2026.

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