Focus Fox vs PlannerMD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Fox
This app encourages physical activity by blocking access to selected apps until you meet daily step, exercise, or calorie burn goals. It aims to improve sleep, focus, and reduce screen time by making self-discipline rewarding and gamified.
- App blocking based on activity goals
- Integrates with Apple HealthKit
- Gamified motivation and streaks
- Daily goals for movement
- Real-time progress feedback
- Privacy-focused data handling
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Move first, scroll later. Focus Fox helps you turn your activity into focus. By connecting with Apple HealthKit, it blocks your selected apps until you reach your daily step, exercise minutes, or active energy burned goals. Once you move, you unlock. It’s that simple. Why Focus Fox - Users report 30% better sleep after 3 weeks - 72% improved focus during work and study - 43% less screen time in the first week - Limit screen time naturally through movement - Track activity directly from Apple Health - Be present and stay in your screen zen - A true healthy app for your digital wellbeing Healthy habits, lasting change Focus Fox is more than a screen time control tool, it’s a habit builder that helps you stay mindful, active, and in control of your time. Every step, stretch, or workout gets you closer to unlocking your favorite apps — making self-discipline feel rewarding, not restrictive. Stay motivated - Daily goals keep you moving - App time limits that align with your health goals - Real-time feedback on your progress - Gamified motivation to keep your streak alive Designed for digital wellbeing Whether you want to unplug, focus deeply, or just move more, Focus Fox helps you find balance between your screen time and your real life. Your phone becomes a tool for growth, not distraction. Privacy First Focus Fox uses Apple’s Family Controls and HealthKit APIs securely. Your data stays private, on-device, and fully in your control. Focus Fox – The Healthy Way to Focus Build habits that last. Move, focus, and feel better, one goal at a time. Privacy Policy: https://tuzcuumut.github.io/focus-fox-privacy/index.md Support: https://tuzcuumut.github.io/focus-fox-privacy/support.md Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PlannerMD
This app helps busy professionals manage complex schedules and to-do lists, especially those with erratic work hours. It allows for customized routines based on workdays, off days, and specific time constraints, offering flexibility for personal habits and reminders.
- Customizable work and off day scheduling
- Routine scheduling based on daily availability
- Snooze feature for reminders
- Flexible habit tracking
- Designed for erratic work schedules
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Name any schedule management, productivity, or to-do list app, and we’ve tried it. Do you want to have your week start on Sunday or Monday? What time do you wake up? What time do you go to bed? What if the answer is…I have no idea. As a physician who works shifts on weekdays, weekends, holidays, nights, evenings…you name it…none of the productivity apps work for me. I designed this app for personal use, and I think that most busy professionals will find it is just what they need. Want to start a daily workout habit, but working out on a day where you work 15 hours and have to be up at 4 am tomorrow is impossible. You’ll love that you can tell the app when you work, when you are off, and schedule different routines depending on what your day has in store. Tell the app you want to go to the gym only on off days, for example. Also, enjoy the snooze feature. Have 20 hours of continuing education credits due at the end of the year, but don’t want to be reminded about it on a Tuesday in March? Snooze it for a month. It won’t be a distraction, but you will be reminded when you’re ready. This app is simple enough to be useful for anyone, even if you work a 9-5, but it is specifically designed for busy professionals with erratic work schedules and…maybe a touch of ADD.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlannerMD at none against Focus Fox's 3. PlannerMD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price 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
Both are free to download. Focus Fox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. PlannerMD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Focus Fox ships an update monthly, PlannerMD daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Fox | PlannerMD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Umut Tuzcu | Jerrid Pippin |
Customer experience
Focus Fox
PlannerMD
In-app purchases
Focus Fox
- Focus Fox Weekly Premium14 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Focus Fox Annual Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- Focus Fox Annual, Intro Offer1 Year trial$19.991 Year
PlannerMD
No in-app purchases









