Comparison

Dona vs focus timer & tracker

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

Head to head
About

Dona

This minimalist task manager helps you quickly capture and organize ideas with drag-and-drop functionality. Focus on what matters most today by visualizing tasks via widgets or Siri/Shortcuts. Optimized gestures ensure zero friction in managing your to-do list.

Highlights
  • Instant idea capture
  • Drag & drop organization
  • Widget support
  • Siri/Shortcuts integration
  • Zero friction gestures
  • Focus on task completion
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This minimalist task manager lets you capture ideas instantly, then organize them with effortless drag & drop to finally focus only on what really matters today. Add tasks and visualize them in seconds via the widget or Siri / Shortcuts. Every gesture is optimized for zero friction. Focus on finishing tasks, not on managing a tool.

About

focus timer & tracker

This app helps you concentrate better and build healthier work habits with smart focus tracking and customizable timers. It provides personalized insights into your concentration patterns to enhance productivity and prevent burnout.

Highlights
  • Smart Focus Tracking
  • Pomodoro & Simple Timers
  • Pro Productivity Analytics
  • Unlimited Sessions
  • Healthy Habits Building
Features
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Foku is a smart study and work pomodoro timer that helps you focus better, stay productive, and build healthier habits. With our advanced tools, Foku observes your concentration, gives you instant feedback, and helps you understand your focus patterns so you can work and study more effectively. Key Features: Smart Focus Tracking (Pro Feature) – Go beyond a simple timer. Foku gently observes your focus and gives you personalized insights. Pomodoro & Simple Timers – Use classic Pomodoro sessions or set flexible timers tailored to your workflow. Get started with a limited number of sessions for free. Pro Productivity Analytics (Pro Feature) – Discover your most productive hours, track your progress, and visualize your focus trends over time. Unlimited Sessions (Pro Feature) – Use Foku as much as you need without limits. Healthy Habits – Avoid burnout by building a sustainable work–study rhythm. Why Choose Foku? Unlike ordinary focus timer apps, Foku combines the power of a Pomodoro timer with real focus tracking and analytics. It’s more than a productivity tool—it’s your personal coach for smarter, calmer, and more mindful work. Perfect For: Students who want to study smarter, not longer Professionals needing deep work and better concentration Creatives balancing focus and recovery Anyone who wants a simple yet powerful focus app To unlock Pro features like Pro Analytics and Unlimited Sessions, an in-app purchase is required.

Screenshots

Dona4 screens
focus timer & tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: focus timer & tracker at 5.0 against Dona's 4.7. Dona's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Dona sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and focus timer & tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

focus timer & tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dona ships an update weekly, focus timer & tracker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dona versus focus timer & tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDonafocus timer & tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYanice BOADYDavid Korbel

Customer experience

Dona

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

focus timer & tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dona

Subscriptions1
  • Dona +1 Month trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Dona+ Lifetime$8.99
3 purchases

focus timer & tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$79.99

Questions

Is Dona free?
Dona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is focus timer & tracker free?
focus timer & tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dona or focus timer & tracker?
focus timer & tracker is rated higher. Dona averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while focus timer & tracker averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Dona or focus timer & tracker have ads?
Neither Dona nor focus timer & tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dona or focus timer & tracker?
Dona ships an update weekly, and focus timer & tracker every 9 days. Most recently, Dona was updated on October 30, 2026 and focus timer & tracker on November 5, 2026.

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