// TODO vs Focus Canvas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
// TODO
Manage your tasks effectively with a straightforward to-do list application. It helps you limit the number of tasks you undertake and ensures they are completed promptly. The focus is on simplicity to avoid confusion and encourage task completion.
- Task limitation
- Prompt task completion
- Simple interface
- Focus on getting things done
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Life gets busy. To-do lists get long. Tasks get forgotten. Stay on top of things with // TODO. - Limit the number of TODOs you let yourself have - Ensure your TODOs get completed promptly This is not a complicated app. Added complexity can add confusion. Write things down, get them done.
Focus Canvas
This app turns your focus sessions into art. As you concentrate, characters of your chosen artwork are revealed, creating a visual representation of your dedication. Completed masterpieces are saved in a gallery, showcasing your focus journey.
- Character-by-character artwork reveal
- Permanent artwork gallery
- Custom ASCII art creation from photos/emoji
- Customizable focus modes and durations
- Detailed focus statistics
- Live Activity and widget support
- Shareable session summaries
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Description Focus Canvas transforms your focus sessions into ASCII art. Start a timer, and watch as every second of concentration unlocks one character of your chosen artwork. Complete a masterpiece, and it joins your permanent gallery — a visual trophy of your dedication. HIGHLIGHTS • Character-by-Character Unlock — Every second of focus reveals 1 haracter. See your progress in real time as artwork comes to life. • Artwork Gallery — Completed works become permanent trophies. Build a collection that represents your focus journey. • Create Custom Art — Transform emoji or your own photos into unique ASCII art. Background removal built in. • Focus Tags — Multiple modes with custom colors and durations. Perfect for study, workout, reading, or deep work. • Rich Statistics — Daily, weekly, and monthly calendar views. Track total minutes, sessions, and completed artworks. • Live Activity & Widget — Monitor your timer from the Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, or Home Screen. • Session Summary — Beautiful recap after each session with shareable artwork preview and stats. Terms of Use: https://jiangsanjie.github.io/doc/focuscanvas/term
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: // TODO at none against Focus Canvas's 3. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Focus Canvas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. // TODO asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | // TODO | Focus Canvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sam MacGinty | 鹏 蒋 |
Customer experience
// TODO
Focus Canvas
In-app purchases
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No in-app purchases
Focus Canvas
- monthly$3.991 Month
- annual$15.991 Year
- Lifetime$25.99
