Comparison

GentleFocus vs Structured Outliner

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

Head to head
About

GentleFocus

Features
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GentleFocus reimagines productivity for ADHD minds and anyone who struggles with traditional focus methods. No more guilt, just gentle support that adapts to you. WHY GENTLEFOCUS IS DIFFERENT • Brain Dump First: Capture tasks instantly without organizing • Flexible Focus Modes: From 5-min sprints to mystery durations • Visual Progress: Color-coded timer that's satisfying to watch • Smart Breaks: Curated activities to recharge without losing momentum • No Judgment: Skip sessions, extend time, or reset without guilt TIMER MODES THAT WORK WITH YOU • Quick Start: Jump into 15-min sessions instantly • Flexible Flow: Adjust duration on the fly (10-45 min) • Pomodoro Classic: Traditional 25/5 intervals • Random Mystery: Surprise durations keep things interesting • Emergency Focus: 5-minute rescue sessions • Energy-Based: Match timer to your current energy • Deadline Mode: Work backwards from due dates DESIGNED FOR ADHD BRAINS • Clean, distraction-free interface • Large, tappable controls • Gentle notifications (never jarring) • Task time tracking without pressure • Visual and audio cues for transitions • Dark mode for sensitive eyes PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited timer modes • Advanced analytics and insights • Custom timer durations • Recurring task templates • Export session data Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Built by someone with ADHD, for people with ADHD. Finally, a timer that gets it.

About

Structured Outliner

Features
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Keep your entire outline in a single portable file you control. No account, no server, no lock-in, future-proof. ORGANIZE IN UNLIMITED DEPTH Build trees as deep as you need. Expand, collapse, and reorder topics with just a few taps. Every topic can have its own notes. Write as much or as little as you like. SEARCH EVERYTHING Search titles or note content at once. The tree expands automatically to show every match in context, so you always know where a result lives in your outline. CROSS-LINK TOPICS Link any note to another topic using the outlook: link format. Tap to jump directly there. Tap the back arrow to return where you came from. OPEN FILES AND URLS Tap any file path or URL inside a note to open it. Connect your outline to existing documents in the folder: PDFs, photos, or anything else you reference. COLOR LABELS Assign a background color to any topic: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, or Purple. The color flows down to all child topics that don't have their own. Use it to visually separate sections at a glance. AUTOMATIC BACKUPS The app writes a .bak backup before every save. Restore at any time from the menu. SYNC YOUR WAY Store your file in iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, or any Files-compatible provider. Open it from there on each device. No special sync setup required. MEMPAD COMPATIBLE Structured Outliner uses the same .lst format as MemPad for Windows, a portable outliner that has been around since the early 2000s. Open existing MemPad files directly, no conversion needed. FREE VERSION Structured Outliner is free to use. Development is supported by a small banner ad shown at the bottom of the screen. PRO VERSION Upgrade to Pro to remove the banner ad, unlock Color Labels and Topic + Note Search and future planned features. One-time purchase. Restore on any device from the menu.

Screenshots

GentleFocus4 screens
Structured Outliner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GentleFocus at none against Structured Outliner's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. GentleFocus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Structured Outliner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GentleFocus ships an update every 10 days, Structured Outliner every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
GentleFocus versus Structured Outliner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGentleFocusStructured Outliner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEl ghali khalidFelipe Carraro

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GentleFocus

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$12.99
1 purchases

Structured Outliner

One-time1
  • Pro Version$7.99

Questions

Is GentleFocus free?
GentleFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Structured Outliner free?
Structured Outliner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GentleFocus or Structured Outliner have ads?
Structured Outliner shows ads; GentleFocus does not.
Which is updated more often, GentleFocus or Structured Outliner?
GentleFocus ships an update every 10 days, and Structured Outliner every 9 days. Most recently, GentleFocus was updated on September 28, 2026 and Structured Outliner on September 19, 2026.

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