Comparison

Soft Focus Pro vs Pencil Workout Log

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

Head to head
About

Soft Focus Pro

Features
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Soft Focus Pro - The Gentle Way to Build Habits Finally, a habit tracker that gets you. Designed specifically for ADHD, autism, and neurodivergent minds, Soft Focus removes the pressure and adds the understanding you've been looking for. WHY SOFT FOCUS IS DIFFERENT: ◆ No Streak Pressure Broke a streak? No problem. We don't count days or show red marks. Every day is a fresh start. ◆ Partial Progress Counts Not everything is yes or no. Mark habits as done, partially done, or skipped without judgment. ◆ Energy-Based Tracking Track your habits based on your energy levels. High energy? Medium? Low? Your goals adapt to you. ◆ Soft Mode Overwhelmed by numbers? Turn on Soft Mode to hide all statistics and just see gentle colors. ◆ Beautiful, Calm Design Soft colors, rounded edges, and gentle animations designed to soothe, not stress. KEY FEATURES: - Track up to 5 daily habits (perfect amount, not overwhelming) - Three progress states: complete, partial, or skip - Energy level tracking for better self-understanding - Gentle reminders that encourage, not nag - Beautiful widgets for your home screen - Soft Mode hides all numbers and stats - Flexible goals that adapt to your life - Privacy-first: all data stays on your device DESIGNED FOR: - People with ADHD who are tired of "failing" at regular habit trackers - Autistic individuals who need flexible, sensory-friendly tools - Anyone who wants progress without pressure - Those seeking a kinder approach to self-improvement No subscriptions. No ads. Just a one-time purchase for a lifetime of gentle progress. Your journey doesn't need to be perfect. It just needs to be yours. Download Soft Focus Pro today and discover the power of gentle change. Note: This app is designed as a supportive tool and does not replace professional medical advice.

About

Pencil Workout Log

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Pencil - the workout log that keeps up Track strength, cardio, yoga, and stretching. Plan your week, follow your progress, and stay organized — with no required account, no ads, and no unnecessary noise. Pencil’s core features work offline, so your workout never depends on your connection. Built for the way you actually train Pencil doesn’t force you into a rigid start-and-stop flow. Build or import a plan, add exercises as you go, log what matters to you, and see how your training develops over time. Plan your entire training week • View your Training Calendar by month, week, or agenda • Create one-time workouts or plans that repeat daily, weekly, every other week, or monthly • Connect Apple Calendar on your terms, or keep plans entirely in Pencil • Get reminders and mark workouts complete, moved, or skipped Fast, flexible workout logging • Log individual sets for standard, bodyweight, pyramid, drop set, static, and cardio exercises • Track reps, weight, time, and distance without breaking your flow • Add an exercise to your current session without changing the original plan • Use tags, notes, favorites, and search to find exercises and history • Use the built-in stopwatch with countdown, delayed start, and lap times Strength, yoga, and stretching in one place • Search 873 strength and stretching exercises with images, instructions, and muscle filters • Explore 48 curated yoga poses and 123 stretching exercises • Get moving with 16 ready-made yoga and stretching routines • Follow a guided player with time, progress, what’s next, and clear controls • See which muscles an exercise or entire plan targets Progress you can put to work • See your activity heatmap, training rhythm, current streak, and completion rate • Follow charts, tables, tonnage, and total weight lifted over time • Test or estimate your RM with guided strength testing • Review one unified activity history without counting the same workout twice • Export CSV data and create or restore JSON backups On iPhone, Apple Watch, and your Home Screen • Log from Apple Watch and keep data in sync through iCloud • Follow active workouts with Live Activities and Dynamic Island • See upcoming plans and training status in widgets • Open Quick Log from Spotlight and Shortcuts • Connect Apple Health for activity data, time in daylight, and Training Readiness Free and Pro Free is ideal for a fast, focused workout log with up to 2 active training plans. Pencil Pro unlocks unlimited plans, advanced mode, iCloud sync, Apple Watch sync, exercise images, and advanced planning tools. Make Pencil yours with light, dark, or system appearance, multiple accent colors, and two display styles. The app supports 28 languages, including English, Norwegian, German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese. Log fast. Stay organized. Make progress that lasts. Terms and Privacy: Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pencilapp.no/privacy.html

Screenshots

Soft Focus Pro4 screens
Pencil Workout Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pencil Workout Log at Free against Soft Focus Pro's $0.99. Soft Focus Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, 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

Pencil Workout Log is free to download; Soft Focus Pro costs $0.99 up front. Pencil Workout Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Soft Focus Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soft Focus Pro ships an update every 4 days, Pencil Workout Log weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Soft Focus Pro versus Pencil Workout Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoft Focus ProPencil Workout Log
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrzegorz RakocaRobin Alexander Laumb

In-app purchases

None

Soft Focus Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pencil Workout Log

Subscriptions2
  • Pencil Pro (Månedlig)$2.991 Month
  • Pencil Pro (Årlig)$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Soft Focus Pro free?
Soft Focus Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pencil Workout Log free?
Pencil Workout Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soft Focus Pro or Pencil Workout Log have ads?
Neither Soft Focus Pro nor Pencil Workout Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soft Focus Pro or Pencil Workout Log?
Soft Focus Pro ships an update every 4 days, and Pencil Workout Log weekly. Most recently, Soft Focus Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pencil Workout Log on October 19, 2026.

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