Comparison

ViewDo vs FocusScreen

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

Head to head
About

ViewDo

This app lets you display your most important tasks and notes directly on your phone's lock screen, Dynamic Island, and home screen widgets. It offers a simple, distraction-free way to ensure you never forget what matters most.

Highlights
  • Lock screen widgets
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Home screen widgets
  • Minimalist design
  • Quick task entry
  • No ads
Features
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【Put what matters most, right on your Lock Screen.】 Designed for your Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Home Screen widgets. See your most important to-dos every time you wake your phone. Say goodbye to forgetting and stay on top of everything that matters. 【Minimalist, focused, and silent. 】 We've removed all unnecessary features to deliver the purest "record and remind" experience. The workflow is incredibly simple, with no ads and no distractions, letting you set an important task in seconds. 【Core features, forever free. 】 We believe great tools should be accessible to everyone. ViewDo's core features will always be free for all users. (Terms of Use / EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FocusScreen

Features
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FocusScreen puts today's tasks on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. See what's next at a glance and check it off with a tap — no need to open the app. LIVE ACTIVITIES ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN • Grouped tasks stay on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with clear progress • Complete tasks right from the Lock Screen; the app stays in sync • Adjust item count, font size, color and opacity to suit any wallpaper THREE KINDS OF TASKS, ONE LIST • To-dos with due dates, priorities and repeat rules • Daily check-ins that reset every midnight for building habits • Reminders that alert you right on time PLAN SMARTER • AI Summary turns your list into one sentence about what matters today • Smart reminders notify you ahead of scheduled time DESIGNED FOR IPHONE DUO Check things off on the outer display when closed. Open it and the list becomes two columns; when partly folded, content stays clear of the fold, and every posture change transitions smoothly. PRIVACY AND PERSONALITY • Private Space protected by Face ID, never shown on the Lock Screen • Home Screen widgets, plus quick task entry with Siri • Labs: 11 interface styles to choose from FocusScreen Pro unlocks multiple Lock Screen groups, more visible items, Private Space, smart reminders, AI Summary and every interface style. Subscriptions renew automatically for the selected period and can be cancelled anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/5daf2aaa-018e-4125-ab59-34e22297c747

Screenshots

ViewDo3 screens
FocusScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

ViewDo and FocusScreen 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. ViewDo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FocusScreen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViewDo ships an update every 4 weeks, FocusScreen every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ViewDo versus FocusScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewDoFocusScreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer扬 章璞 菅

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ViewDo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
  • Annual Membership$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$6.99
2 purchases

FocusScreen

Subscriptions2
  • FocusScreen Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • FocusScreen Pro Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is ViewDo free?
ViewDo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusScreen free?
FocusScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ViewDo or FocusScreen have ads?
Neither ViewDo nor FocusScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViewDo or FocusScreen?
ViewDo ships an update every 4 weeks, and FocusScreen every 3 weeks. Most recently, ViewDo was updated on October 24, 2026 and FocusScreen on October 24, 2026.

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