Comparison

Shiatomawa vs Solo Focus

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

Head to head
About

Shiatomawa

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Some tasks just feel too much. And when new ones come up, we often tackle them first β€” even if they’re not that important. "Shiatomawa" takes a different approach. It’s a task manager designed around a simple rule: do things in the order you added them. [Tasks always go to the end] Every new task is added to the bottom of the list. [Focus on the one at the top] All you need to do is handle the task at the very front β€” one by one. [Only two actions: β€œDone” or β€œLater”] Decide whether to do it now or postpone it. There’s no sorting, no reordering β€” ever. On devices that support Apple Intelligence, your AI assistant will cheer you on. Even when you’re stuck on a tough task, it might just give you the push you need.

About

Solo Focus

Features
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Just one task. Right now. Solo Focus is a focus timer for people who get overwhelmed by long to-do lists. Instead of everything, it shows you one task at a time β€” so starting feels possible. A built-in body-doubling mode and ambient sound keep you company, and the timer is gentle about breaks so you don't burn out. WHY SOLO FOCUS β€’ One task at a time β€” beat overwhelm and just start β€’ Body doubling, built in β€” focus alongside ambient company β€’ A Pomodoro-style timer that cares about your breaks β€’ Ambient sounds to settle into deep work β€’ Session insights β€” see your focus over time β€’ Made with ADHD and neurodivergent brains in mind NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Everything stays on your device. No sign-up, no cloud. SOLO FOCUS PRO Unlock unlimited tasks, all ambient sounds, every theme and full insights. Pro is a one-time purchase β€” no subscription, no auto-renewal. Existing subscribers keep their access. Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rivership.notion.site/3830e18e9943817b9973f8dd62fcbf4c

Screenshots

Shiatomawa3 screens
Solo Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shiatomawa at none against Solo Focus's 3. Shiatomawa also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Solo Focus's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Solo Focus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Shiatomawa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shiatomawa ships an update every 2 days, Solo Focus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Shiatomawa versus Solo Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiatomawaSolo Focus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro SuzukiRIVERSHIP

In-app purchases

None

Shiatomawa

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Solo Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Solo Focus Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Solo Focus Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$29.99

Questions

Is Shiatomawa free?
Shiatomawa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solo Focus free?
Solo Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shiatomawa or Solo Focus have ads?
Neither Shiatomawa nor Solo Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shiatomawa or Solo Focus?
Shiatomawa ships an update every 2 days, and Solo Focus every 5 days. Most recently, Shiatomawa was updated on November 8, 2026 and Solo Focus on November 10, 2026.

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